Dry Bean Field Day Brings Regional Agronomy Home Today
Madrid, NE · August 25, 2026
Combines and tractor trailers are getting an early start across the county today as late-summer field prep gets into gear. Plenty to map out before midday.
The Lead
Agricultural research takes center stage in Perkins County today as regional dry bean growers gather at the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Research Center east of town for the third annual Dry Bean Field Day. Hosted by Nebraska Extension specialists, the daylong program provides local farm operators with field-tested strategies to manage persistent late-season crop challenges, including Palmer amaranth control, irrigation timing, and emerging insect threats.
For producers around Madrid and nearby communities, the event offers direct access to test plots and agronomists analyzing local soil conditions and moisture requirements as harvest approaches. Regional experts will walk growers through current management trials, offering practical insights to protect yields before fields clear this fall. Registrations open at the center at 8:30 AM.
Today's Outlook
- High 90°F · Low 65°F — Rain (20% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy in the truck just in case afternoon showers pop up.
What's On Around Town
Grant: Third Annual Bean Growers Day Stumpf International Wheat Research Center (76025 Road 329), 8:30 AM–2:30 PM Field trials and practical insights on crop health and irrigation management.
Grant: Federal Constituent Office Hours Perkins County Courthouse (200 Lincoln Ave), 11:30 AM–12:30 PM Direct in-person assistance with federal agency casework and constituent services.
Grant: City Council Meeting Grant City Hall (335 Washington Ave), 7:00 PM Public discussion on municipal transfer station regulations and long-term capital plans.
Spotlight & Story
- Hatch's Super Foods
- Founded on Central Avenue in 1946 by Charlie and Florence Hatch, this family grocery expanded across three generations to become the sole independent market in Perkins County. The store still operates daily at 113 Central Avenue under family stewardship.
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