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.
Bill Schelp harvesting at Novelty, MO.
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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.
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Illinois Farmer Today | 2017 FIRST results: Test results find impressive yields despite conditions
Modern seed technologies were on display in a challenging 2017 season. Yields were much better than anticipated.
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Illinois Farmer Today | FIRST tests show big yields, varying agronomics
Exceptional yields are likely to catch growers’ attention in the 2016 FIRST (Farmers’ Independent Research of Seed Technologies) results, but FIRST manager Joe Bruce said agronomic strength and broad performance shouldn’t be overlooked.
Author: Bill Tiedje
Illinois Farmer Today | FIRST trials show record corn yields
While the growing season got off to a wet start, the corn plots in the Farmers’ Independent Research of Seed Technologies (FIRST) program had good yields when they were harvested in the fall.
Author: Tim Hoskins
Illinois Farmer Today | Summer weather helps, hurts FIRST yields
Rain and cool weather hurt overall yields in Iowa and northern Illinois, yet plots in Missouri and southern Illinois performed well despite the conditions.
Author: Tim Hoskins
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Illinois Farmer Today | Weather Plays Role in FIRST Test
The cool and wet summer weather played a role in yields from 2014's FIRST Seed Tests. Joe Bruce, FIRST general manager, analyze the weather's effect on this year's results.
Author: Tim Hoskins