The Illinois Wheat Association is hosting its annual Wheat Plot Tour on May 20 at Southern Illinois University’s Belleville Research Center.
The event invites farmers and researchers to tour wheat fields, evaluate winter wheat conditions, and estimate crop yields across southern Illinois. Four tour groups will depart at 9 a.m. to scout fields in multiple counties, with a final reporting session at 4 p.m. at the Belleville Center.
Participants will review seed treatments, variety trials, and hear insights from agriculture experts, including SIU’s Dr. Jessica Rutkoski and Dr. Boris Camiletti. A group dinner will follow.
Those interested in participating are asked to call one of the four following crop scouting group leaders in advance to confirm involvement and meeting location the day of the tour:
- Siemer Milling Company, 111 W. Main St., Teutopolis, IL. Tour leaders Kristina Holkenbrink will take groups through Effingham, Shelby, Fayette, Jasper, Clay, Coles and Richland Counties. Call 217-857-2248 or email kholkenbrink@siemermilling.com to register for the tour.
- Mennel Milling Company of Illinois, 415 E. Main St., Mt. Olive, IL. Tour leader Jeff Best will take groups through Macoupin, Montgomery, Madison and Bond Counties. Call 217-999-2161 or email jeffbest@mennel.com to register for the tour.
- AgriMAXX Wheat Seed Company, 7167 Highbanks Rd., Mascoutah, IL. Tour leader Matt Wehmeyer will take groups through St. Clair, Randolph, Washington, Marion and Perry Counties. Call 855-629-9432, or email matt@agrimaxxwheat.com to register for the tour.
- Wabash Valley FS Services Co., 10931 Coal Mine Rd., McLeansboro, IL. Tour leader Aaron Hunsinger will take groups through White, Hamilton, Gallatin and Wayne Counties. Call 618-384-0243, or email aaron.hunsinger@basf.com to register for the tour.
RSVP's are due by May 2. For more info or to register, click here.
