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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Iowa Farmer Today | Late corn coming out of the field wet for yield tests
Despite delays and challenges in the 2019 season, FIRST reported promising yields from harvest.
Author: Aaron Viner
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Iowa Farmer Today | Late plantings lead to delays and excess moisture in soybean trials
Despite snow and other delays in harvest season, soybean test results are better than expected.
Author: Aaron Viner
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Iowa Farmer Today | FIRST yields: Extremes in moisture affect trials across Midwest
Various geographic droughts in some locations or too much rain in others lead to various yield results. Some were positive despite the tough conditions.
Author: Aaron Viner
Iowa Farmer Today | FIRST Trials Show Record Corn Yields in Iowa
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