STILLWATER -- Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources will showcase some of its recent advances designed to allow Oklahoma to take advantage of the bio-based economy.

On Oct. 21, division scientists and engineers will host "Fuel from the Field ? Oklahoma Grown" biofuels field day 8:30 a.m. to past noon at the organization's South Central Research Station in Chickasha. There is no cost for the event and lunch will be provided.

The Chickasha station is at 1105 E. Iowa St., a half mile south of Highway 62 on the east edge of the city.

"Last year, researchers set the stage for how forage sorghum and sweet sorghum could soon become viable enterprises to support the feedstocks for a biorefinery or on-farm production of ethanol," said Ray Huhnke, Biobased Products and Energy Center director. "This year, participants will be provided research updates in crop production, harvesting, handling and storage practices."

An added component to this year's event is an in-depth look at the economics of biofuel production.

"Field day demonstrations will be expanded compared to last year," said Brent Westerman, director of the division's Field Research Unit. "Several companies will be demonstrating their harvesting and packaging equipment, and a panel of industry representatives will provide their perspective on equipment needs for the future."

Field day sponsors include the Oklahoma Bioenergy Center, Sun Grant Initiative -- South Central Region, Sorghum Partners and the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station.

For additional information about the "Fuel from the Field ? Oklahoma Grown" biofuels field day, call Huhnke at 744-5618 or Don Hooper of the OSU South Central Research Station at 224-4476.