Eastern Virginia Ag Research & Extension Center

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The Virginia Small Grain Field Day is Thursday here at Eastern Virginia AREC! We look forward to seeing you.

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Last week's freeze and the current drought has caused many soybeans to struggle early on, and has brought about questions regarding replanting. Click below to read more:

https://t.co/6LRVhzNIO4

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Spring freeze damage in wheat has been a hot topic this week with the freezing temperatures we had in April 21. Join Robbie Longest and Joseph Oakes on Eastern Virginia Crop Talk as they discuss symptoms of freeze damaged wheat and management decisions.

https://t.co/M6gyj2OoAk

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Unfortunately, starting to see some freeze damage in wheat and barley plots here at the station. Let us know if you see any in your area.

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Planting soybean plots at the location for the 2026 VA AG EXPO!

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#Plant26 officially started today as we planted the first plant date of a soybean seed treatment trial in collaboration with Essex County Virginia Cooperative Extension!

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EVAREC Superintendent & Extension Specialist Dr. Joseph Oakes shares this update regarding the freeze event March 28 & 29.

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Check out the Eastern Virginia AREC March 2026 Newsletter to see what we've been up to!

Click below to read:

https://t.co/dkCUqeEZzx

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Final nitrogen application going down today on small grain yield plots.

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The Virginia Small Grain Field Day is May 21. It will begin at 9:30 am and will conclude with a BBQ lunch at noon. The focus of this year's field day will be a Q&A panel discussing Ag policy in Richmond & Washington,and global markets.
Please register: https://t.co/tTdsMk0HYS

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New planter delivery day!

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After weeks of cold and wet weather, we’re finally getting a stretch of warm and dry weather to apply nitrogen and herbicide to small grain research trials! ☀️ 🚜 🌾

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Dr. Joseph Oakes and Jasleen Makkar discussing research projects at the Virginia Soybean Board meeting in Williamsburg.

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The Virginia Soybean Association is hosting "Understanding Soybean Seed Coat Discoloration" on March 3 at Bass Pro Shops in Ashland. Details are below. 👇

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Check out our 2026 Statewide AREC Event Calendar to see the field days and events coming up this year!

https://t.co/sGp4xpCR4U

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Finally able to see some wheat and barley plots after nearly 3 weeks of snow cover! Bring on spring! 🌾

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After 10 straight days of sub-freezing temperatures, we have finally started to climb above freezing the last couple days. Wheat yield plots are starting to shine through the melting snow and ice.

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Eastern Virginia AREC will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Stay safe and stay warm! ❄️❄️

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Did you know that Eastern Virginia AREC is home to the Virginia Tech Small Grains Breeding Program? Each year nearly 6,000 wheat and barley yield plots are planted to allow breeders to determine which lines to advance toward release.