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February 21T13:07:04, 2020
Making Way for Major Upgrades on FirstSeedTests.com
Improved map features For the last 24 years, thousands of data-driven farmers have checked FIRST harvest reports for unbiased information about top-yielding genetics and technologies in our test results. Many have asked for map-based tools to find and view the reports relevant to their area. So, we've made interactive maps...
February 2T07:05:29, 2020
Accepting Applications for 2020 Testing
If you are part of the seed industry, we invite you to consider participating in our 2020 trial season. We test corn grain, corn silage, and soybean products in the widest variety of geographies of any testing organization in the US. Contact the FIRST Field Manager in your area for...
January 26T05:53:34, 2020
2019 Harvest is in the books
There were 526 tests planned this year, run by our 11 Field Managers: independent business owners working together with high standards of test methodology and data collection, providing fast delivery of corn grain and soybean performance information. The 2019 growing season raised many challenges from start to finish. Persistent spring...
December 28T05:47:40, 2019