Marshall, Minn. – The sixth annual SMSU Agronomy Field Day is scheduled for Friday, July 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jon Knochenmus Center for Innovation and SMSU Agronomy Field Trials Farm site, on the north edge of Marshall.
The event will feature lunch, tours, and presentations on SMSU field-trial research and related projects. Highlights include:
- Welcome: Dr. Raphael Onyeaghala, Dean of the College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies
- SMSU Field Trials and Internships: Dr. Adam Alford, Agronomy Associate Professor, and intern Dante Fertig
- Edamame Development: Dr. Soma Mukherjee, Culinology Assistant Professor
- Soybean Aphid Impact: Andrew Lueck, Next Gen Ag Researcher and Consultant
- MN Soybean Research: Dr. David Kee, Director of Research for MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council
- Hemp Erosion Control: Matthew Leiphon, AURI Project Manager
- Sustainability Initiatives: Dr. Marsha Rose-Grimes, SMSU Enactus Advisor, and student Sam Lund
- Meet the 2024 Ralco/SMSU Ag Interns: Nankling Andrew, Clara Bader, Micah Greenfield, Whitney Bruns, Reagan Barnett, and Owen Knochenmus, under the advisement of Dr. Tony Greenfield, Biology Professor
“The SMSU Agronomy Field Day is a way to connect with the community and local producers,” said Dr. Gerald Toland, Professor and Chair of the Agriculture, Culinology, and Hospitality Management Department. “It’s a great outreach opportunity to let them see the hands-on research in a real-world setting that prepares our students for careers in agriculture.”
Event sponsors include Ralco, Deutz Heritage Farm, Millborn Seeds, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council, and the SMSU Foundation.
The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP for lunch by Monday, July 14, at https://qrco.de/smsuagfieldday. The farm site is located at 2927 265th Avenue, Marshall, Minn.
