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FIRST Newsletter | July 2024
See the 2024 Program Guide, read about plot conditions and new hosts in the July-August FIRST newsletter.
August 5T06:00:00, 2024
FIRST Newsletter | May 2024
2024 Planting progress, an in-depth soybean quality research report, and more about the 2024 FIRST trials
May 20T18:00:00, 2024
Press Release | FIRST Special Report - Evaluation of On-Combine NIRS Quality Monitor Technology
An on-combine NIRS instrument was used to measure the crude protein and oil composition of soybeans harvested in Minnesota trial plots in the 2023 Farmers’ Independent Research of Seed Technologies (FIRST) program. The report offers an interactive look at how the NIRS instrument was installed and used in FIRST plots. Results comparing the on-combine sensor to benchtop laboratory sensor measurements are presented, with promising results for protein content monitoring.
April 29T13:30:51, 2024
FIRST Newsletter | March 2024
Introducing the 2024 Season, NEW FIRST Managers in South Dakota and SCN Reporting Updates
March 31T19:00:00, 2024
FIRST Newsletter | January 2024
Featuring 2023 Top Hybrids and Varieties, harvest wrap up, meet NEW Managers for 2024 Trials
January 9T12:00:00, 2024
FIRST Newsletter | November 2023
See progress in the 2023 harvest season, founder Kevin Coey retires, and interactive weather
November 8T18:00:00, 2023
Press Release | FIRST founder Kevin Coey retiring
Farmers’ Independent Research of Seed Technologies (FIRST) independent variety trials are announcing the retirement of owner Kevin Coey from active management of the program. Coey has spent 38 years working in the seed industry.
November 7T12:00:00, 2023
FIRST Newsletter | August 2023
Visit us at Farm Progress Show #VIT9116, Pre-Harvest Reports and DTNPF yield tour
August 23T18:00:00, 2023
FIRST Newsletter | June 2023
Plot Reports, Interview with FIRST member Brian Herbst, and new DTN collaboration
June 30T18:00:00, 2023
FIRST Newsletter | April 2023
2023 Planting Progress and Program Summary, new brands, and NEW website coming soon
May 8T14:21:55, 2023