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Noble Foundation Hosts Field Trials to Demonstrate Newly Developed Forage Varieties
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:46:12 CDT
Early fall-winter forage production is particularly valuable in the Southern Great Plains as it allows flexibility for earlier grazing or increased stockpiling.
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation will host three variety demonstrations for agricultural producers to see six new varieties, developed by the Noble Foundation small grains breeding program, in the field. All three events will start at 10 a.m. The first event will be on Nov. 10, in Leedey, Oklahoma. The second event will be on Nov. 15, in Sherman, Texas. The third event will be on Nov. 17 in Randlett, Oklahoma.
"It's important for producers to see these varieties planted in an environment similar to their own," said Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant. "The demonstrations will allow producers to see the increased forage production potential of these varieties and talk with plant breeders about how the improved traits can benefit their operations."
The six varieties, which were selected for increased forage yields, are NF101 wheat, NF201 triticale, Maton II Rye, Heavy Grazer II oat, NF402 oat and Bates RS4 rye. The goal of the Noble Foundation small grains breeding program is to develop varieties with improved forage qualities for livestock, better fall production, improved ability to recover after grazing and better overall forage yields.
For directions, please click here. For more information, please contact Dillon Payne, demonstration coordinator, at dbpayne@noble.org or 580-465-1596.
Source - Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
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