July 10, 2025

    Hancock Potato Field Day

    Join growers and industry representatives to network and get research updates on potato projects.

    Thursday, July 10

    1:00 pm

    Free

    Hancock Ag Research Station

    The Hancock Potato Field Day will include researcher introductions, field wagon tours, potato research updates, self-guided tour of facilities, a social hour, and a grilled chicken dinner.

    You’ll hear from UW experts:

    • Matt Ruark sharing insights on Nitrogen Optimization
    • Jeff Endelman with an update on the Potato Breeding Program
    • Russ Groves discussing Insect Management in Potato and Processing Vegetables
    • Francisco Arriaga & Evan Freed discussing Neonicotinoid and Nitrate Loss from Potato Production in Sandy Soil
    • Jed Colquhoun & Steven Hall presenting on Water Quality and Weed Management Research updates
    • Amanda Gevens sharing updates on Potato Disease Research
    • Guolong Liang as the MC of the Field Wagon Tours & Potato Research updates

    Self-guided tours of the UW Potato & Vegetable Storage Research Facility and A.R. Albert & Villetta Albert-Hawley Horticultural Garden will be available throughout the day.

    The social hour will begin after the tours at the outdoor pavilion. A grilled chicken dinner with sweet corn, baked potato, potato salad, and refreshments will be provided, sponsored by the WPVGA’s Associate Division.

    Address:
    Hancock Agricultural Research Station
    N3909 County Rd V
    Hancock, WI 54943