John Querna harvesting FIRST plots at Lamberton, MN, trial hosted by Iverson Farms.
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.
Rooster Strategy Consultants described what FIRST has to offer in a recent blog post. Thanks for the write-up Rooster!
FIRST has an update on harvest progress and analysis of yields thus far, plus more information about customized email notifications
Harvest notification emails can now be customized to your interests
Whether you’ve been receiving FIRST’s harvest notification alerts for days or years, you can now choose which reports you hear about by email. Select Crops, States, and Maturity ranges that match your interests.
![Corn plot at Sully, IA [IAEC] showing some damage after the severe windstorm, August 10, 2020.](https://firstseedtests.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/zinnia/2020/10/14/meinsma_sullyia_august19_2020_first-trial-sm.jpeg)
Corn plot at Sully, IA [IAEC] showing some damage after the severe windstorm, August 10, 2020.
Harvest 2020 is underway plus late season plot reports, profile of an Iowa producer, and email notification preferences coming soon
FIRST's Seed Product Search tools shows multiple location test results for corn hybrids and soybean varieties.
It takes more than examining test plots to choose the best hybrid. DTN/Progressive Farmer shares nine tips for making this crucial decision.
![2020 Corn plot at Beresford, SD [SDSE]](https://firstseedtests.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/zinnia/2020/10/14/tolly-beresford-sd-july-2020.jpeg)
2020 Corn plot at Beresford, SD [SDSE]
FIRST Managers share 2020 mid-season plot reports, see Product Search in action, help us improve, and learn more about FIRST founder, Kevin Coey