Field Day provides viable options, alternatives

With an undertone of concern due to the lack of rainfall in the area, a large multitude of farmers and students gathered at the Lind Dryland Research Center for the 98th Annual Lind Field Day on June 12 to hear about the studies conducted at the facility.

Bill Schillinger, director of the station, reported to the crowd during his welcome that while the winter was dry, March and April recorded average precipitation. But even with the spring precipitation, the recording at the station is currently 2.71 inches lower than the long-term average.

The day’s discussions were highlighted by the present...