Variety Advancement & Innovation Committee Box Bin Trial Tour

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, 9:30am -2:30pm

Location: Montcalm Research Center, 4725 McBride Rd. NW, Lakeview, MI 48850

Agenda

9:30am – Introductions
9:35am – Review 2026 MRC box bin variety entries, bulk storage plan for 2026-27, including review of 2025-26 notable varieties, and storage pathology update
- Discuss new genomic technologies
11:30am – Sit down lunch at Douglass Twp Hall, 3521 W McBride Rd NW, Stanton, MI 48888; will include a discussion on storage research ideas
1:00pm – Visit MSBB058-1 plantings and 2026 SNAC Trial plantings at Sandyland Farms; NY174 plantings at Thorlund Brothers; and MSDD244-05 at Main Farms