53rd Annual Field Day

Several hundred packed Rone Hall and educational tours

Written by · Photography by Kyle Spradley · September 8, 2014

The 53rd Annual Fisher Delta Field Day was held at the center near Portageville on Sept. 2, 2014. The morning started with a breakfast and led into educational talks and tours around the center.The 53rd Annual Fisher Delta Field Day was held at the center near Portageville on Sept. 2, 2014. The morning started with a breakfast and led into educational talks and tours around the center.
FDRC Director Trent Haggard welcomes the crowd.FDRC Director Trent Haggard welcomes the crowd.
CAFNR Dean and MU Vice Chancellor Tom Payne spoke to the crowd about the latest news from the college and recognized those who had attended from Columbia.CAFNR Dean and MU Vice Chancellor Tom Payne spoke to the crowd about the latest news from the college and recognized those who had attended from Columbia.
New MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin spoke at the morning's breakfast. New MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin spoke at the morning’s breakfast.
FDRC Advisory Board Chairman Jason Bean talked about the latest projects with the center.FDRC Advisory Board Chairman Jason Bean talked about the latest projects with the center.
The New Madrid Fire Department was presented a check in support of helping area farmers.The New Madrid Fire Department was presented a check in support of helping area farmers.
US Sen. Roy Blunt talks with a reporter.US Sen. Roy Blunt talks with a reporter.
Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Richard Fordyce chats with visitors.Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Richard Fordyce chats with visitors.
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster chats with Sara Parker Pauley, Missouri DNR director.Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster chats with Sara Parker Pauley, Missouri DNR director.
FDRC Director Trent Haggard and Advisory Board Chairman Jason Bean recognized Justin Rone and his son John for their donation to join the Club of 1,000.FDRC Director Trent Haggard and Advisory Board Chairman Jason Bean recognized Justin Rone and his son John for their donation to join the Club of 1,000.
Kent Shannon, MU Extension natural resource engineering specialist, spoke about the use of UAVs in agriculture. He gave and update of the latest legislation and what the future holds for the unmanned vehicles.Kent Shannon, MU Extension natural resource engineering specialist, spoke about the use of UAVs in agriculture. He gave and update of the latest legislation and what the future holds for the unmanned vehicles.
Ty Fowler, product development manager at Deltapine, talks about what is coming in 2015 for new cotton seed technology.Ty Fowler, product development manager at Deltapine, talks about what is coming in 2015 for new cotton seed technology.
Andrea Jones, cotton specialist at FDRC, gave a tour of the cotton variety trials. Each year, the research center tests hundreds of varieties of cotton at several farms in various soil types to give producers the idea of which varieties perform the best.Andrea Jones, cotton specialist at FDRC, gave a tour of the cotton variety trials. Each year, the research center tests hundreds of varieties of cotton at several farms in various soil types to give producers the idea of which varieties perform the best.
Visitors tour the cotton variety trial fields at the Lee Farm.Visitors tour the cotton variety trial fields at the Lee Farm.