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| Strong yields for Ohio test despite regular heavy rain |
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PLEASANT PLAIN, Ohio – Yields topped 210 bushels per acre on average during a corn hybrid test in west central Ohio.
The test was conducted by the Farmer’s Independent Research of Seed Technologies (F.I.R.S.T.) on the Warren County, Ohio farm of Roger Howry. F.I.R.S.T. manager Rich Schleuning explained that many growers in this area were pleased with their results.
“Farmers in this area reported record yields,” Schleuning said. “There was little or no disease observed.”
The average yield in the early-season test was 212 bu. per acre, and the full-season trial averaged 210.2 despite consistent rainfall throughout the season.
“This location received excessive rainfall throughout the year,” Schleuning said. “Late season heavy rains made harvest difficult to complete. There was excellent stalk quality when considering the season and late harvest.”
Schleuning planted the field on May 21 at a rate of 35,000 seeds per acre. He harvested approximately 29,800 plants per acre on Nov. 21. The soil type was a Avonburg-Rossmoyne silt loam. The no-till field was well drained and non-irrigated.
Stewart Seed took the top three positions in the full-season test. Variety 7T765 won the event with an average of 237.7 bu. per acre. In the early-season trial, Channel hybrid 210-61VT3 took first place with an average yield of 229.6 bu. per acre.
For a complete breakdown of the 36 hybrids tested at this location, visit www.firstseedtests.com |
| 2/17/2010 |
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