Pine Tree Field Day
Colt, AR
When
August 14, 2025
7:30 a.m.
Where
Pine Tree Research Station
7337 Highway 306 West
Colt, AR 72326
Registration
Registration is free and takes place on the day of the event from 7:30-8:15 a.m.
Looking for the most current information to improve your yields? Then join us for the Pine Tree Field Day, where we’ll be showcasing the latest rice and soybean research and recommendations from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Join our researchers to learn about our rice and soybean breeding efforts, recommended production practices, and technologies that can benefit your operation.
Schedule
7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Registration
8:15 a.m.
Rice Breeding Update: New Releases and Experimental Lines
Dr. Xueyan Sha & Dr. Christian De Guzman
9:00 a.m.
Development of Rice Production Practices: Cultivar Testing, New Variety Development, Agronomic & Cultural Practices
Dr. Jarrod Hardke
9:25 a.m.
Harvest Dates with Desiccants Applied to Different Maturity Groups
Dr. Jeremy Ross
9:45 a.m.
Soybean Breeding: Progress and Updates
Dr. Caio Vieira
10:05 a.m.
Benefits of Insecticide Seed Treatments for Control of Rice Water Weevil & Grape Colaspis. Updates & Thresholds
Dr. Nick Bateman
10:25 a.m.
Fungicide Applications with Drones: What We Know and What We Don’t Know
Dr. Terry Spurlock
10:45 a.m.
Rice Diseases: Cercospora, Sheath Blight & Blast
Dr. Camila Nicolli
11:05 a.m.
Rice and Soybean Weed Control Options
Dr. Jason Norsworthy
11:30 a.m.
Fertility in Rice, Corn and Soybean
Dr. Trent Roberts & Dr. Gerson Drescher
12:00 p.m.
Lunch – Catered by Cajun Express
To learn more about the Pine Tree Field Day or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Shawn Clark by email (sdc01@uark.edu) or at 870-673-0071. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact the event organizer as soon as possible.