The plot was established in 1882 on land that was broken from native prairie sod.

The plot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 as Agricultural Research Site, but has historically been known as Research Plot 2.

[1] The plot is known as the oldest continuously cultivated wheat field site used in research.

[2] The Dalrymple Research Greenhouse and the Peltier Complex are located next to the site.

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