49th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 27

EAGLE LAKE – The 49th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day is scheduled for 4 p.m. June 27 at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 N. Walnut Ave.

The field day will offer an opportunity for producers to hear updates from AgriLife Research scientists concerning insect management, weed management, plant nutrient management, disease management, varietal testing, and rice breeding, accoring to a release.

The evening program will feature Dr. Joe Outlasw of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M providing a farm bill and ag policy update. The evening will conclude with a Texas Department of Agriculture Laws and Regulations and Worker Protection Standards presentation by Melissa Barton, Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide inspector.

The evening program is planned and coordinated by the Colorado County Rice Committee, which is comprised of local producers who meet throughout the year to identify topics for the event that are relevant and applicable to producers in the area. Area agribusiness continues to provide crucial sponsorship to support this event so that all who are interested in attending can do so free of charge.

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 research updates and evening program.

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