The University of Minnesota will be holding grass seed and hybrid rye field tours at the Magnusson Research Farm in Roseau, MN on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Directions to Magnusson Research Farm from Roseau. At the intersection of Hwy 89 and Hwy 11 drive north on Hwy 310 2 miles to County Road 16. Take left (west) on County Road 16 approximately 3 miles. The plot site is on the north side of County Road 16.
Hybrid Rye Field Tour Agenda
Thursday, June 27th 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- 10:00 a.m. Meet at Magnusson Research Farm – Richard Magnusson - Welcome
- 10:15 a.m. Hybrid Rye Production - Chad O’Keefe, Production Manager, KWS Cereals
- 10:45 a.m. Hybrid Rye Research Plot Tour – Chad O’Keefe, Production Manager, KWS Cereals; Dr. Dave Grafstrom, UMN; Donn Vellekson, UMN
- 11:30 a.m. Marketing 2024 – 25 Production - Nick Nessan, Brooks Grains
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch served
Perennial Ryegrass Field Tour Agenda
Thursday, June 27th 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. Meet & Greet at Magnusson Research Farm for Ryegrass Tour
- 5:10 p.m. Dr. Nancy Ehlke, U of MN; Donn Vellekson, UMN; Dr. Dave Grafstrom, UMN; Dr. Jacob Jungers, UMN
- 5:30 p.m. Ryegrass Field Tour - Donn Vellekson, UMN
- 6:30 p.m. BBQ Social
For more information contact Dave Grafstrom, <[email protected]>