Texas Tech University’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, in conjunction with South Plains Implement along with Great Plains Ag, are set to launch a field day from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday (Sept. 29) at the college’s New Deal Research Farm, located on FM 1729, about 6 miles east of the community of New Deal, about 20-minute drive from the Texas Tech campus. 

The free event, which will include refreshments and lunch, features some of the latest in innovative farm machinery. The program will highlight a product introduction and field demonstration featuring seeding and soil management equipment from Great Plains Ag. This includes a BD7600 Box Drill, Terra-Max Hybrid Tillage Machine, and a Mac-Chisel with samurai blades. Industry professionals will be on hand to present product features, applications and options.

CONTACT: Michael Looney, Beef Unit Manager, Department of Animal & Food Sciences, Texas Tech University at (806)778-2585 or michael.looney@ttu.edu

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