2026 Colorado Wheat Field Days

Colorado State University’s Crops Testing Program is hosting the 2026 Wheat Field Days June 10th through the 12th and June 16th. The Field Days will include a walk-through of the official CSU Wheat Variety Trial entries with wheat breeder Dr. Esten Mason, Crops Testing Program director, Sally Jones-Diamond, and seed company representatives. CSU faculty and experts will also share the latest information and research on wheat entomology, pathology, and Colorado Seed Programs.

Detailed Schedule and Directions

Wednesday, June 10th:

-Akron at 8:30 a.m. USDA-ARS Central Plains Research Center.  Directions: Meet at USDA shed north of highway.  From Akron, east on Hwy 34 for 4 mi to CR GG. Turn north on CR GG, and take first turn to west towards shop.  GPS: 40.1536078, -103.1376071

-Yuma at 3 p.m. Andrews Brothers Farms. Directions: From Yuma, go east on Hwy 34 to County Road J. Go north 4.8 miles, then east on a private drive. Field is on the south side, far east trial.
GPS: 40.18619, -102.65636

Thursday, June 11th:

-Walsh at 9 a.m.  CSU Plainsman Research Center. Directions: From the west side of Walsh, go north 4 miles on Road 43, then west 1.5 miles on Road HH. Research station is on the south side of Road HH.
GPS: 37.4345, -102.3192

-Brandon (Sheridan Lake) at 3 p.m.  Scherler Farms.  Directions: From Hwy 96 east of Brandon, go north 6.5 miles on CR 59, then west 2.5 miles on CR W. Trial is on the north side of the road.
GPS: 38.541809, -102.480826

Friday, June 12th:

-Burlington at 8 a.m. Hinkhouse/Yahn Site. Directions: From I-70 Exit 438, go west on Rose Ave for 0.25 miles to US‑385 N (8th Street). Turn north and go 1 mile to CR W. Go east on CR W for 300 feet. Trials are on the south side of the road.
GPS: 39.315314, -102.2588

-Genoa at 11:30 a.m. Homestead Farms. Directions: From I‑70 Exit 371, go north on Hwy 109/CR 31 for 6 miles. Turn west on CR 3N and go 1 mile. Field is on the southwest corner of the intersection.
GPS: 39.359755, -103.51099

-Roggen at 4:00 p.m. Cooksey Family Farms. Directions: From Prospect Valley, take Hwy 52 east for 8 miles to CR 85. Go north 1 mile, then east 0.25 miles on CR 14. Field is on the north side of the road.
GPS: 40.087955, -104.259652

Monday: No Events

Tuesday, June 16th:

-Julesburg at 8:00 a.m. Carlson Farms.  Directions: From I‑76 Exit 172 (Ovid), go south on CR 29 for 6 miles to CR 14. Go east on CR 14 for 2.4 miles (or from Hwy 385, go west 5.7 miles on CR 14) to the farmyard and shop on the south side. Plot tour after the meal.
GPS: 40.8363, -102.34011

-Orchard 4:00 p.m. Wickstrom Farms.  Directions: From Hwy 14, go south on CR 105/MCR 4 for 11.5 miles. Field is on the east side of the road and north of CR GG. Meal following field plot tour.
GPS: 40.4723005, -104.070143

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