47th Annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day Set for June 28

The 47th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day is scheduled for 4 p.m. on June 28 at the David R. Wintermann Rice Research Station on FM Road 102 just north of Eagle Lake.

The field day will offer an opportunity for producers to tour the research station, making stops along the way to hear about insect management, weed management, plant nutrient management, disease management, varietal testing, and rice breeding. A catered meal will be provided at the evening program. Two continuing education units will be offered to all licensed pesticide applicators who attend the tour and evening program.

For more information, contact the David R. Wintermann Rice Research Station at (979) 234-3578 or the Extension office for Colorado County at (979) 732-2082.