Field LC20
Farmland
Field LC20 is a 109-acre field located 3 miles south-east of the Vermilion campus, along Highway 16 and 41.
It's primarily used for crop production, and supports agricultural activities and student learning.
Illustration of field LC20
Activity history
Seeding and growing season
Field information
| Acres | 109 |
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| Crop type | Wheat |
| Crop variety | Wheatland |
Pesticides applications
| Pre-seeding application | Prepass Flex/Roundup |
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| First in-crop application | Varro/Infinity FX |
| Pre-harvest application | Glyphosate |
Important dates
| Seeding date | May 3 |
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Yields
| Yield | 46.13 bu/ac |
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Weather throughout season
| Month | Total precipitation (mm) | Avg. air temperature (celcius) | Temperature (min/max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 7.7 | 5 | -11.9/22.2 |
| May | 44.4 | 13.4 | -0.2/30.9 |
| June | 37.3 | 15.1 | 0.2/27.1 |
| July | 26.5 | 17 | 1.3/31.3 |
| August | 44 | 17.9 | 2.0/34.0 |
Total precipitation: 159.9 mm