Photos from June 19, 2007 Field Day

UNL Plant Breeder Stephen Baenziger shows a red shirt signifying his honorary Extension appointment. Baenziger, whose primary focus is research, was recognized for his public appearances at the HPAL field day and wheat plot tours during June.

UNL Entymologist Dr. Gary Hein uses props to help make his point about the extremely high risk posed by uncontrolled volunteer wheat after harvest in allowing the spread of wheat streak mosaic virus. The virus, spread by wheat curl mites, can cause significant damage to a wheat crop.

Tom Nightingale, farm manager at the Ag Lab, talks to the audience while standing in the state's first certified organic research field.

Dryland Crops Specialist Dr. Drew Lyon, who oversees research at the High Plains Ag Lab, and Dr. Chuck Hibberd (background), director of the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center, recognize Bryce Halstead of Kimball for his service as chairman of the HPAL Advisory Committee.