The Cottonwood Extension District will host a Grain Sorghum and Corn Study Field Day next Thursday, Sept. 13, in Barton County. 

The field day will begin at noon with a free lunch at the sorghum field located at NE 30th Ave. between NE 140 and 150 Road, approximately 4 miles east and 3.5 miles north of Hoisington. 

Seed Company representatives will be on hand to discuss their sorghum hybrids. Area and State Extension agronomy specialists will discuss sorghum growth and development, production practices and answer any questions. 

Then, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Corn Study plot located on the north side of K-96 and NW 80 Ave. (Olmitz Road), participants will get to view different corn planting rates, dates, maturities and hybrids. Extension agronomists will talk about the study and its intended purpose; also they will discuss corn growth and development, productions tips and as always there will be time for questions and answers from participants.  

RSVP is requested for the meal count by calling the Cottonwood Extension - Great Bend office, 620-793-1910, or email Brenda Walton at bwalton@ksu.edu.