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AgUpdate - FIRST corn shows consistent yields outside extreme weather zones
Although there were challenges on Midwest farms in 2020, the corn crop stood tall for many farmers this harvest season, allowing for a good range of data in yield tests.
December 1T08:48:07, 2020
AgUpdate - FIRST soybean plots withstand dry conditions
But despite strong winds and drought in many portions of the Midwest, this year’s Farmers’ Independent Research of Seed Technologies (FIRST) 2020 field tests found the right spots and had a successful testing season.
November 24T08:32:01, 2020
MN Farm Guide - FIRST Independent 2020 soybean/corn trial results are in
Southern Minnesota was a big winner in the 2020 FIRST (Farmer’s Independent Research of Seed Technologies) yield comparison plots. Many tests revealed record breaking yields in individual plots, and the region also produced top yields that were similar to those across the U.S.
November 11T05:23:09, 2020
Unexpected Results in ’19 Plot Testing
https://www.agupdate.com/midwestmessenger/news/crop/unexpected-results-in-19-plot-testing/article_028e21e8-281f-11ea-b73f-eb4de8192e74.html Author: Katy Moore
December 26T20:23:13, 2019
ISA Releases Soybean Variety Value Data To Help Protect Farm Revenue
The Illinois Soybean Association has posted an updated list of high-value soybean varieties to help farmers fight back against farm revenue losses from synthetic feed ingredients. Each variety listed was planted in the 2018 F.I.R.S.T. trials and planted in at least one test plot in Illinois from 2013 to 2018.
December 19T19:33:43, 2019
Late plantings lead to delays and excess moisture in soybean trials
November 23T14:31:15, 2019
Study Builds On Existing Data To Confirm Strategic Priorities
Link: https://www.unitedsoybean.org/article/study-builds-on-existing-data-to-confirm-strategic-priorities Full Research Paper in Nature: Scientific Reports : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-32895-0
August 20T20:16:58, 2019
Ryan Peterson Prepares to Cross 2019 Planting Finish Line
Link: https://www.agupdate.com/minnesotafarmguide/news/ producer_reports/ryan-peterson-prepares-to-cross-2019-planting-finish-line/article_406f4b20-823b-11e9-865d-8b775efbba8c.html Author: Andrea Johnson
June 7T12:17:58, 2019