AES Field Days 

2024 Colorado State University Field Days

Join Colorado State University and our partners around the state as we host field days to share research results, best practices and innovations that advance productivity in Colorado agriculture.

Arkansas Valley Field Days | San Luis Valley Field Days | Southwestern Colorado Field Days | Organic Ag at WCRC – Rogers Mesa | WCRC – Grand Valley | Wheat Field Days | Automated Weeder Demos

Arkansas Valley Research Center

27901 Co Rd 21, Rocky Ford, CO 81067

Arkansas Valley Field Days

More information coming soon

chili pepper plants
potatoes

San Luis Valley Research Center

249 E County Road 9 N, Center, CO 81125

SLVRC Field Days

More information coming soon.

Southwestern Colorado Research Center

16898 Co Rd Z, Yellow Jacket, CO 81335

SWCRC Field Days

More information coming soon

A farm field with mountains in the background near the Southwestern Colorado Research Center
Small yellow berries on a vine growing in western Colorado

WCRC – Grand Valley

1910 L Rd, Fruita CO 81521

WCRC - Grand Valley Field Days

More information coming soon.

Organic Agriculture at Western Colorado Research Center-Rogers Mesa

30624 CO-92, Hotchkiss, CO 81419

WCRC Field Dates

August 20th, 3-6 pm, WCRC-Rogers Mesa Field Day

  • More information coming soon
A bunch of grapes is held next to a ruler for measurement
wheat

2025 Wheat Field Days

The 2025 Wheat Field Days will be held in early June across nine sites in eastern Colorado. Please visit the CSU Crops Testing site for the full schedule and directions.

Wheat Field Days

Wednesday, June 4th:

  • Akron at 8:15 a.m. USDA-ARS Central Plains Research Center.  Directions: Meet at USDA shed north of hwy.  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 4 p.m. Andrews Brothers Farms.  Directions: From Yuma go  east on Hwy 34 to county road J, North 4.8 miles, go east on private drive. Field on north side, far east trial.  GPS: 40.18668, -102.65383

Thursday, June 5th:

  • Walsh at 10 a.m.  CSU Plainsman Research Center. Directions: From west side of Walsh, north 4 mi on Rd 43, west 1.5 mi on Rd HH. Research station on south side of Rd HH. GPS: 37.4345, -102.3192
  • Brandon (Sheridan Lake) at 4 p.m.  Scherler Farms.  Directions: From Hwy 96 west of Brandon, north 7 miles on CR 58 (curves west 1 mile, then back north), east side of road at bulk tanks (1/4 mi. south of county road W). GPS: 38.53855, -102.46983

Friday, June 6th:

  • Burlington at 8 a.m. Hinkhouse/Yahn Site. Directions:  From I-70 exit 437 go south on highway 385 for ½ mile to county road U. Turn west. South side of county road, NE dryland corner of pivot. GPS: 39.28622, -102.27941
  • Genoa at 11:30 a.m. Homestead Farms. Directions: From I-70 exit 371, go north on Hwy 109/CR 31 for 5.6 miles. Field on west side. GPS: 39.38035, -103.47343
  • Roggen at 4:30 p.m. Cooksey Family Farms. Directions: From Prospect Valley, take Hwy 52 east 7 miles to CR 83, then south 1/4 mile. Field on east side of road. GPS: 40.06925, -104.28141

Tuesday, June 10th:

  • Julesburg at 8:00 a.m. Carlson Farms.  Directions: From I-76 exit 172 (Ovid), south on CR 29 for 6 mi to CR 14.  East on CR 14 for 2.4 mi (from Hwy 385 go west 5.7 mi on CR 14) to farm yard and shop on south side. Plot tour after 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 9 miles. Field is on west side of road. Meal following field plot tour. GPS: 40.51108, -104.07116

Automated Weeder Demos – Arkansas Valley Research Center

27901 Co Rd 21, Rocky Ford, CO 81067

Automated Weeder Demo Dates

More information can be found here.

June 12, 2025, 8am-1pm

  • 8:00 am: snacks and coffee
  • 8:15 am: Welcome and intros
  • 8:40: demos and field chat
  • 11:30 pm: lunch
  • 12:00 pm: panel discussion with ag tech company reps followed by networking
  • 1:00 pm: adjourn and continue networking
soil in farm field