MPIC Variety Advancement & Innovation Committee Box Bin Tour 2024

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, 9:30am -2:30pm

Location: We will begin at the Montcalm Research Center, 4629 W McBride Road, Lakeview MI 48850 before heading to other locations (listed below in agenda)

Agenda

9:30-9:50am - Introduction of new committee structure and co-chairs
9:50-11:00am - Review 2024 MRC box bin variety entries, bulk storage plan for 2024-2025 including review of 2023-2024 Bliss (NY163), and storage pathology update
11:00-11:15am - Discuss direction and plan for 1,4GROUP Storage Trials
11:30am-1:00pm - Lunch at McKenna's Village Restaurant in Lakeview.
1:00-2:30pm - Visit Bliss (NY163) plantings at Sandyland Farms and 2024 SNAC Trial plantings