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2016 Corn Performance Tests in Texass
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
SCS-2016-30
The Texas A&M University System
Ronnie Schnell - Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist Dennis Pietsch - Director, Crop Testing
Katrina Horn - Agricultural Research AssistantJonathan Moreno - Agricultural Research Assistant
Seth Hirst - Agricultural Research AssistantSeth Murray - Associate Professor
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2016 CORN PERFORMANCE TESTS IN TEXAS By
Ronnie Schnell
Dennis Pietsch
Katrina Horn
Seth Hirst
Jonathan Moreno
Seth Murray
SCS-2016-30
Respectively, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist; Director, Crop Testing; Agricultural Research Assistant; Agricultural Research Assistant; Agricultural Research Assistant; and Associate Professor, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas.
Corn Company Contact Information .................................................................................................. 11
Monte Alto .......................................................................................................................................... 13
San Patricio County ........................................................................................................................... 17
Port Lavaca ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Literature Cited ................................................................................................................................... 54
2016 CORN PERFORMANCE TRIALS IN TEXAS
Ronnie Schnell, Dennis Pietsch, Katrina Horn, Seth Hirst, Jonathan Moreno, and Seth Murray
Introduction
Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts the corn performance tests each year to provide growers in Texas with accurate and unbiased information on hybrid performance at locations across the state. Selection of superior hybrids that are well adapted for a given region is essential for maximizing yield and profit.
This year, seven irrigated and five non-irrigated test sites were planted in the major production regions of Texas. Major corn production regions include the Western Gulf Coastal Plain, Southern Texas Plains, East Central Texas Plains, Texas Blackland Prairies and High Plains. Approximate locations of the 2016 test sites are shown in Figure 1. A total of 337 entries were evaluated across 12 locations representing 65 unique hybrids from 13 commercial seed companies. Commercial seed companies enter hybrids into each trial location at their own discretion.
Performance trials are conducted by personnel from the Crop Testing Program, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and financed by fees collected from participating commercial seed companies. Test sites are on privately owned farms or at Texas A&M University AgriLife Research Centers. All entries are randomized and replicated four times at each location. All test sites are managed according to practices common to each production region. Field maps and planting plans can be found at the link below shortly after planting. Following harvest, results are statistically analyzed and made available at: http://varietytesting.tamu.edu/corn/.
Suggestions for Selecting Hybrids and Varieties
Variety or hybrid selection is often the first decision a grower must make each crop year. The goal is to identify hybrids with superior performance (top yielding) for your environment. Many environments exist in Texas with significant variation within regions and across years, mostly due to variation in weather. Documented, consistent yield performance within a region is essential for selecting hybrids that will perform well on your farming operation. This means that evaluation of hybrids over multiple locations and years (when possible) is the best way to predict future performance. Exercise caution when using single location data to compare hybrid performance.
Following yield performance, other characteristics may be useful for selecting the best hybrid. Maturity or days to flowering may be important for selecting hybrids that are appropriate for your
growing season/conditions. Hybrids that possess insect or herbicide traits may be useful for managing various insect and weed pests found on your farm. While consistent yield will be the most important factor affecting hybrid selection, additional plant characteristics or traits could be used to select from hybrids with similar yield performance.
Figure 1. 2016 Corn Performance Trials: Locations and Production Regions
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Field-Plot Techniques
Performance trials are conducted at each location using a randomized complete block design with four replications of each entry (hybrid). Seeds for each hybrid are packaged to obtain a final plant population appropriate for each production region and cropping system. Plots are generally 2 rows wide with row spacing ranging from 30 to 40 inches depending on location. Seeds are packaged to deliver 30 feet of planted row per plot. Seed is planted using a belt cone planter with John Deere MaxEmerge XP planter units at all sites. Following emergence, two feet of row are trimmed on each side resulting in 26 ft plots and 4 ft alleys. Alleys are maintained free of weeds throughout the growing season through mechanical or chemical control measures.
Cultural and agronomic practices adapted for each region are used as determined by the cooperator. Field data such as plant stands, plant height, ear height, silk dates and lodging are recorded at the appropriate times. All locations are harvested with a John Deere 3300 plot combine equipped with the HarvestMaster Grain Gauge that measures plot weight, test weight, and grain moisture. Field and harvest notes are compiled for each location and results analyzed.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Data from each location is analyzed statistically using SAS. Mean values for yield and additional agronomic data are presented in tables for each location. Mean values are derived from the average of all replications for each entry in each trial. Least Significant Difference (LSD) is a statistical test used that determines the minimum difference between two entries required to be considered having different levels of performance. Differences between entries (yield, plant height, etc.) less than the LSD value represents variation measurements due to factors other than hybrid performance, such as variation in soil type, soil moisture, fertility, insect or disease pressure, planting or harvesting procedures. Although numeric differences in yield or other measurements may exist, if two entries are within the LSD value, they should be considered to have equal performance. The Coefficient of Variation (CV) is used to determine the amount of variability in the data set relative to the mean and can be used to determine if the results are reliable. Generally, CV’s greater than 20% indicate that the data is unreliable and is not reported. However, each data set is evaluated individually to determine if results will be reported.
In the 2016 Corn Hybrid Characteristics table you will find agronomic data submitted by each company for their entries. Agronomic information provided by the companies about their hybrids are found in the list below and include items such as cob color, grain color and genetic traits. Agronomic data measured and collected by the Crop Testing program is described in the section below.
Agronomic Data as designated by each company:
Cob Color: R = red, W = white, P = pink.Grain Color: Y = yellow, W = white. GDD = Growing Degree Days, base 50Relative Maturity = Estimated days to physiological maturity
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Type GE (Genetically Engineered Traits):
Trait Family Trait Name Abbreviation Agrisure Agrisure CB/LL CB/LL
Agrisure Agrisure 3010 GT/CB/LL
Agrisure Agrisure RW RW
Agrisure Agrisure GT/RW GT/RW
Agrisure Agrisure CB/LL/RW CB/LL/RW
Agrisure Agrisure 3000GT GT3K
Agrisure Agrisure Artesian 3011A 3011A
Agrisure Agrisure Viptera 3110 V3110
Agrisure Agrisure Viptera 3111 V3111
Agrisure Agrisure 3122 E-Z Refuge 3122EZ
Agrisure Agrisure 3220 E-Z Refuge 3220EZ
Agrisure Agrisure Duracade 5122 E-Z Refuge 5122EZ
Agrisure Agrisure Duracade 5222 E-Z Refuge 5222EZ
Agrisure Agrisure GT Artesian GT-Artesian
Genuity Genuity VT Double PRO GEN VT2P
Genuity Genuity VT Triple PRO GEN VT3P
Genuity Genuity SmartStax GEN SSX
Genuity Genuity VT Double PRO RIB Complete (GENVT2P) GEN VT2PRIB
Genuity Genuity VT Triple PRO RIB Complete (GENVT3P) GEN VT3PRIB
Genuity Genuity SmartStax RIB Complete GEN SSXRIB
Genuity Genuity DG VT Double PRO GEN DGVT2P
Genuity Genuity DG VT Triple PRO GEN DGVT3P
Genuity DroughtGard Roundup Ready Corn 2 GEN DG RR2
Days to Silk: the average number of days from planting to the date when 50 percent of the plants within the plot are in some stage of silking (R1).
Plant Height: the average height in inches from ground to top of tassel.
Ear Height: the average height in inches from ground to base of ear.
Grain Moisture: the average moisture at harvest as a percent (%).
Plant Population: the average number of plants per acre at harvest.
Test Weight: is a measure of bulk grain density and is determined by the seed weight per unit of volume. This is measured at harvest and expressed as pounds per bushel.
Yield – Standardized to 15.5% moisture: expressed in bushels per acre (bu/acre) and calculated using [((100 – moisture (%) /84.5) * yield (lb/acre)/56].
In addition to individual site performance, information on multi-year performance for each site and regional performance is provided. Multi-year tables are presented as 2 and 3-year summaries of yield performance data. The entries are ranked according to hybrid performance in the current year. In addition, summaries for regional performance are provided. Regional summaries present the data as average relative yield. Relative yields are calculated for each site by calculating the yield for each hybrid as a percentage of the best performing hybrid. For example, if hybrid A is the top yielding entry at a particular location with a yield of 150 bu/acre and hybrid B yields 130 bu/acre, hybrid A would have a relative yield of 100% and hybrid B would have a relative yield of 87%. The relative yields are averaged across all locations for each production region. Average relative yield values less than 90% suggest inconsistent performance.
Rainfall
Available soil moisture during the growing season is often a limiting factor for corn production in Texas. Variation in rainfall patterns can be substantial within a production region and from year to year. A significant gradient in annual rainfall exist in Texas moving east to west. Often, it is useful to look at rainfall amounts for a given region based on the water-year. The water-year corresponds with hydrological cycles and runs from October 1 through September 30. In contrast to annual rainfall amounts, water-year analysis includes periods of time when soil profile moisture recharge can occur. The observed water-year totals are provided in Figure 2.
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Figure 2. 2016 water year (October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016) precipitation in inches
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Hybrid Characteristics
2016 Corn
Company Brand Hybrid Transgenic Traits Grain Color Cob Color GDD to Maturitry
Relative Maturity
3MG 15-2256 Conventional Yellow Red 1143rd Millennium Genetics
NK N78S Agrisure Viptera 3111 Yellow 2690Pink 116Syngenta
NK N69D Agrisure 3000GT Yellow 112Syngenta
NK N68K Agrisure Artesian 3011A Yellow Red 111Syngenta
NK N76A Agrisure 3000GT Yellow 2660Red 114Syngenta
REV 28HR20 Herculex 1 (HX1) Yellow Red 118Terral Seed, Inc.
REV 25BHR26 Optimum Intrasect Yellow Red 115Terral Seed, Inc.
REV 26BHR50 Optimum Intrasect Yellow Red 116Terral Seed, Inc.
REV 24BHR93 Optimum Intrasect Yellow Red 114Terral Seed, Inc.
REV 23BHR55 Optimum Intrasect Yellow Pink 113Terral Seed, Inc.
REV 22BHR43 Optimum Intrasect Yellow Red 112Terral Seed, Inc.
REV 18BHR84 Optimum Intrasect Yellow Red 108Terral Seed, Inc.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research GP7169GT/TX777 RR Orange WhiteTexas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife Research TR8145xTX777 Conventional Orange WhiteTexas A&M AgriLife
Integra 6612 Genuity SmartStax RIB 116Wilbur-Ellis Company
Integra 9642 Genuity VT Triple PRO Yellow 2695Red 114Wilbur-Ellis Company
Integra 9678 Genuity VT Triple PRO Yellow 2814Red 117Wilbur-Ellis Company
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Hybrid Characteristics
2016 Corn
Company Brand Hybrid Transgenic Traits Grain Color Cob Color GDD to Maturitry
Relative Maturity
Integra 6474 Genuity VT Double PRO Yellow Red 114Wilbur-Ellis Company
Integra 6273 N/AWilbur-Ellis Company
Hybrid characteristics are provided by representatives of each company.For additional information contact your local seed dealer or:Dennis [email protected]
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
Monte Alto
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
154
7.8
17.6
0.000
3.0
0.5
0.000
55.5
1.1
0.9
0.000
10.2
Cooperator Rio Farms, Inc.
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 3.4
4.3
0.000
91
10.0
4.9
0.000
35
6.4
2,067.8
0.009
23,096
Trial Notes
*Fertilizer was applied as follows:2/2/16: 18 gal/A of 10-28-0-5(S)3/8/16: Sidedress 400 lb/A of 28-0-0-5(S)3/30/16: Broadcast sprayed 2.3 pt/A of FOLIGRO (2-17-17) & 2 pt/A of Nitrozin (17-0-0-5(Zn))
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 25,000
N (lb/ac)
P2O5 (lb/ac)
K2O (lb/ac)
Plant Date 2/18/2016
Harvest Date 7/21/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type Hidalgo sandy clay loam
Tillage Conventional tillage, planted on raised beds
Previous Crop Soybeans - Fall 2015
Herbicide
1 qt/A of Outlook pre-emerge
2.2
1.9
0.000
62
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 11.5
Precipitation (in) 24.25
*Test was irrigated three times*Appreciation is expressed to Andy Scott, Juan Garza, andEddie Hernandez for their assistance in monitoring andmaintaining the test block
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Multi-Year Summary
Monte Alto
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
176Dyna-Gro D57VP51Crop Production Services 165
170Golden Acres G7688Golden Acres Genetics
166Mycogen 2D848Mycogen Seeds 166
162Mycogen 2C797Mycogen Seeds 157
160REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
158REV 28HR20Terral Seed, Inc. 153
155REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 158
154Golden Acres G7601Golden Acres Genetics 158
152Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
151REV 26BHR50Terral Seed, Inc. 157
144Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
141Phoenix 6522Advanta Seeds
139REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc.
129Anzu Genetica MB-1911Anzu Genetica Seed
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
San Patricio County (Irrigated)
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
137
9.1
17.9
0.013
6.3
1.0
0.008
55.1
0.7
0.6
0.000
10.6
Cooperator Charles Ring
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 2.8
3.2
0.000
81
10.4
3.9
0.000
26
4.9
0.083
23,762
Trial Notes
*AF 36 was applied on April 9 at 10 lb/A for Aflatoxin (A.flavus)*Lodging was not observed in the test plot
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 26,000
N (lb/ac) 138
P2O5 (lb/ac) 6
K2O (lb/ac) 1
Plant Date 2/19/2016
Harvest Date 7/20/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type Victoria clay
Tillage Disc, field cultivated 3 times, planted flat
Previous Crop Cotton
Herbicide
20 oz/A PowerMax Roundup + 0.75 lb/A Atrazine
1.1
1.1
0.000
71
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 1.5
Precipitation (in) 17.41
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Multi-Year Summary
San Patricio County (Irrigated)
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
143Mycogen 2C797Mycogen Seeds 141
139Mycogen 2D848Mycogen Seeds 137
135Golden Acres G7688Golden Acres Genetics
133REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc.
128REV 26BHR50Terral Seed, Inc. 132
127REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
125REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 135
123Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
122REV 28HR20Terral Seed, Inc. 120
117Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
115Phoenix 6522Advanta Seeds
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
Port Lavaca
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
149
6.4
15.8
0.001
2.3
0.5
0.000
57.9
0.8
0.7
0.000
13.6
Cooperator Jim Hayes
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 3.5
4.9
0.000
85
9.6
4.7
0.000
30
4.9
0.090
21,865
Trial Notes
*A very good test despite hog damage in some plots.Those plots were deleted before final analysis
Row Spacing (in) 38
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 24,000
N (lb/ac) 105
P2O5 (lb/ac) 40
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 2/26/2016
Harvest Date 8/3/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type Lake Charles clay
Tillage Disc 3 times & field cultivated twice. Planted flat
Previous Crop Grain Sorghum
Herbicide
Preplant: 13 oz/A of Outlook + 1.5 lb/A Atrazine + 32 oz/a S Alecto. Post emerge: 32 oz/A of 41 S Alecto +.5 lb/A of Atrazine
1.0
0.068
66
Irrigated No
Irrigation (in)
Precipitation (in) 24.5
*SAS was used for statistical analysis, but only 3 out ofthe 4 reps were used. The fourth rep was removed dueto a low spot with poor drainage as well as some hogdamage
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
Wharton
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
170
5.3
12.8
0.000
2.2
0.3
0.000
55.7
0.8
0.6
0.000
11.0
Cooperator Larry & Clint Kalina
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 2.6
3.3
0.000
91
7.2
3.5
0.000
34
4.2
0.166
22,882
Trial Notes
*Timely rainfall throughout the growing season resultedin outstanding yields.*Eleven hybrids produced between 180-185 bu/A*There was no lodging observed in the test block
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Multi-Year Summary
Wharton
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
149Dyna-Gro D56VC46Crop Production Services 152
144Mycogen MY15T31Mycogen Seeds 150
144REV 28HR20Terral Seed, Inc. 146
141Golden Acres G7688Golden Acres Genetics
140REV 26BHR50Terral Seed, Inc. 145
139Dyna-Gro D57VP51Crop Production Services
139REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
139REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 146
138Golden Acres G6611Golden Acres Genetics 147
138Integra 6474Wilbur-Ellis Company
136Dyna-Gro D54DC94Crop Production Services
136Integra 9678Wilbur-Ellis Company 140
134REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc.
131NK N78SSyngenta 130
128NK N76ASyngenta
126Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
124Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
120Phoenix 6522Advanta Seeds
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
Medina County
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
170
5.8
13.9
0.000
3.5
0.5
0.000
56.1
0.9
0.7
0.000
9.4
Cooperator Paul Aelvoet
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 3.3
4.6
0.000
98
5.2
3.1
0.000
42
4.5
1,723.8
0.024
26,748
Trial Notes
*Appreciation is expressed to Mr. Derrick Drury, MedinaCEA, & Mr. Wayne Scholtz, retired CEA for collectingflowering data & monitoring test block.*A very good test despite two hail events in late-May &early-June resulting in moderate leaf shredding.
Row Spacing (in) 36
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 28,000
N (lb/ac) 222
P2O5 (lb/ac) 60
K2O (lb/ac) 15
Plant Date 3/15/2016
Harvest Date 8/5/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type Knippa clay
Tillage Conventional, then planted on raised beds
Previous Crop Corn
Herbicide
2 applications of Roundup at selected times. 1.5 lb/A of Atrazine on May 20
1.3
1.2
0.000
65
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 12
Precipitation (in) 27.58
*Applied 5 oz/A of Oberon for mites + 4 oz/A of Tilt forrust on 7/1*Applied Afla-Guard at suggested rate for Aflatoxin (A.flavus) on 6/10*Applied 1 qt/A Zn at planting
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Multi-Year Summary
Medina County
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
173Integra 9678Wilbur-Ellis Company 181
167REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 177
165REV 26BHR50Terral Seed, Inc. 176
164REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
159Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
159NK N78SSyngenta 165
158Golden Acres G6611Golden Acres Genetics
158Phoenix 6522Advanta Seeds
157REV 28HR20Terral Seed, Inc. 169
157Integra 6474Wilbur-Ellis Company
155Golden Acres G7688Golden Acres Genetics
149REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc.
136NK N76ASyngenta
130Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
College Station
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
153
5.3
11.6
0.000
2.1
0.3
0.000
58.4
2.7
2.3
0.000
10.3
Cooperator Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 3.5
4.1
0.000
85
8.6
3.7
0.000
30
5.8
2,240.1
0.001
27,555
Trial Notes
*5 lb/A of Zn was applied with pre-plant fertilizer*No insecticides or fungicides were applied*One cultivation on 4/12/16 with lay-by herbicide*Due to timely rainfall during the growing season, thetest was not irrigated
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 30,000
N (lb/ac) 265
P2O5 (lb/ac) 17
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 3/3/2016
Harvest Date 8/12/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type Ships clay loam
Tillage Disc, bedded, re-bedded. Planted on raised beds
Previous Crop Corn
Herbicide
Applied 1.7 pt/A Dual +1.5 lb/A Atrazine on 3/4/16. Applied 1 lb/A Atrazine + 1.5 qt/A Prowl H2O on 4/12/16
1.3
1.3
0.000
71
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 0
Precipitation (in) 33.89
*Excessive rainfall was recorded in April and May
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Multi-Year Summary
College Station
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
190REV 26BHR50Terral Seed, Inc. 205
188Dyna-Gro D57VP51Crop Production Services
187REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 205
185Dyna-Gro D54DC94Crop Production Services
182Integra 6474Wilbur-Ellis Company
181REV 28HR20Terral Seed, Inc. 199
181Integra 9678Wilbur-Ellis Company 198
179Golden Acres G7601Golden Acres Genetics 197
178REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
178Dyna-Gro D56VC46Crop Production Services 198
166REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc.
161Phoenix 6522Advanta Seeds
159Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
157Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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Performance Trial
2016
Thrall
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
49
21.630.5
46.0
30.2
8.4
Cooperator Stiles Farm Foundation
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 3.9
4.7
0.000
86
12.3
4.7
0.000
27
8.0
2,109.2
0.000
18,775
Trial Notes
Row Spacing (in) 38
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 22,000
N (lb/ac)
P2O5 (lb/ac)
K2O (lb/ac)
Plant Date 3/21/2016
Harvest Date 8/1/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type
Tillage
Previous Crop
Herbicide
3.6
3.5
0.002
70
Irrigated No
Irrigation (in)
Precipitation (in) 26.51
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Data not reported due to high C.V. Excessive rainfall and N deficiency contributed to low yields.
Multi-Year Summary
Thrall
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
107Golden Acres G7688Golden Acres Genetics
103NK N76ASyngenta
98Mycogen MY15T31Mycogen Seeds 111
96Integra 9678Wilbur-Ellis Company 113
94REV 28HR20Terral Seed, Inc. 110
92Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
91REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 112
91Dyna-Gro D57VP51Crop Production Services
88REV 26BHR50Terral Seed, Inc. 107
88Texas A&M AgriLife Research TR8145xTX777Texas A&M AgriLife
88NK N78SSyngenta 101
86Integra 6474Wilbur-Ellis Company
85Dyna-Gro D54DC94Crop Production Services
85Phoenix 6522Advanta Seeds
85Dyna-Gro D56VC46Crop Production Services 104
84REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
83Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
83REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc.
82Texas A&M AgriLife Research GP7169GT/TX777Texas A&M AgriLife
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
Bardwell
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
97
16.9
27.0
0.001
5.5
1.2
0.000
55.8
1.6
1.5
0.000
13.4
Cooperator Bob & Steve Beakley
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 5.8
8.8
0.000
93
10.7
6.0
0.000
34
5.2
0.124
20,778
Trial Notes
*Yields were ok despite heavy rain events throughout thegrowing season. Some areas in the field did not havegood drainage after a heavy rain, thus plants wereyellow, stunted, and flowered late. Potential yields werereduced due to these factors.
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 22,000
N (lb/ac) 133
P2O5 (lb/ac) 46
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 3/23/2016
Harvest Date 9/1/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type Houston black clay
Tillage Disced & field cultivated
Previous Crop Wheat
Herbicide
1.5 oz/A of Zidua
1.3
1.7
0.000
75
Irrigated No
Irrigation (in)
Precipitation (in) 37.1
*Applied 100 lb/A of 18-46-0 preplant*Applied 250 lb/A of 48-0-0 at layby*Aflaguard was applied at label rate
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Multi-Year Summary
Bardwell
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
131NK N76ASyngenta
129Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
119Integra 9678Wilbur-Ellis Company 144
117Dyna-Gro D54DC94Crop Production Services
115Dyna-Gro D57VP51Crop Production Services
115REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc.
114REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 143
112Golden Acres G7688Golden Acres Genetics
110Golden Acres G6611Golden Acres Genetics
110REV 26BHR50Terral Seed, Inc. 143
110Integra 6474Wilbur-Ellis Company
107REV 28HR20Terral Seed, Inc. 141
104Phoenix 6522Advanta Seeds
104Dyna-Gro D56VC46Crop Production Services 143
101Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
97Texas A&M AgriLife Research TR8145xTX777Texas A&M AgriLife
94REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
94Texas A&M AgriLife Research GP7169GT/TX777Texas A&M AgriLife
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research TR8145xTX777 13.8 53.0 7019,388Conventional 95 40
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research GP7169GT/TX777 13.3 51.8 6019,388RR 90 41
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
Hunt County
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
85
9.7
11.8
0.000
3.7
0.7
0.000
53.8
1.6
1.2
0.000
13.9
Cooperator Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 3.6
4.7
0.000
92
11.8
4.9
0.000
29
4.9
1,262.4
0.004
20,828
Trial Notes
*Appreciation is expressed to Dr. Curtis Jones, AssistantProfessor, Texas A&M Commerce & Mr. Russell Sutton,Assistant Research Scientist, Texas A&M AgriLifeResearch, Commerce, Texas for maintaining &monitoring test block
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 22,000
N (lb/ac) 154
P2O5 (lb/ac) 13
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 3/29/2016
Harvest Date 8/24/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type Houston black clay
Tillage Disced + field cultivated in October '15. Planted flat
Previous Crop Fallow
Herbicide
Applied 1 qt/A of Roundup + 1qt/A of Atrazine for burndown, December '15. Applied 1 qt/A Roundup + 1 qt/A Duall II Magnum on 3/29/16
Irrigated No
Irrigation (in)
Precipitation (in) 34.4
*At planting applied in-furrow 5 gal/A of 6-22-0 + 1 qt/Aof CornGrow TQ (micronutrients)*Knifed in 150 lb/A of N as 32-0-0 between rows*AF36 was applied at suggested rate for aflatoxin (A.flavus) just prior to silking. Silk notes were not recorded
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Multi-Year Summary
Hunt County
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
88Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
81REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
80Golden Acres G4678DGGolden Acres Genetics 102
80Phoenix 6522Advanta Seeds
79REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 99
75Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
70REV 26BHR50Terral Seed, Inc. 95
69REV 28HR20Terral Seed, Inc. 95
68REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc.
60Texas A&M AgriLife Research TR8145xTX777Texas A&M AgriLife
55Texas A&M AgriLife Research GP7169GT/TX777Texas A&M AgriLife
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
Moore County
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
274
6.7
26.0
0.000
8.3
1.7
0.000
59.5
1.3
1.1
0.000
14.2
Cooperator Justin Crownover;Lone Star Family Farm
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
*Applied 10 gal/A 32-0-0 through pivot on 6/3; 6/30; 7/8;8/4. Applied 8 gal/A 32-0-0 on 10/25*5-16-0-2.5 (S) as pop-up @ planting*3 ton/A of compost applied Fall 2015*Special thanks to Marcel Fischbacher, Moore CEA
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Multi-Year Summary
Moore County
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
295REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
293Golden Acres G4678DGGolden Acres Genetics
293Dyna-Gro D55VP77Crop Production Services 277
292Dyna-Gro D54DC94Crop Production Services
285REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 292
284Mycogen MY15T31Mycogen Seeds
281Golden Acres G7601Golden Acres Genetics
280Hoegemeyer HPT 8469Hoegemeyer Hybrids
279Integra 9678Wilbur-Ellis Company 271
276Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
270Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
268Hoegemeyer HPT 8049Hoegemeyer Hybrids
262REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc. 254
262REV 24BHR93Terral Seed, Inc. 262
244REV 18BHR84Terral Seed, Inc. 249
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
Dallam County
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
242
10.9
0.099
6.8
1.6
0.000
57.5
1.7
1.4
0.000
15.8
Cooperator Gerald Wilhelm
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 3.7
5.3
0.000
104
5.2
3.6
0.000
49
5.1
2,149.9
0.019
29,549
Trial Notes
*Field was strip-tilled and 20-80-6-2 Zn applied. Atplanting, 3 gal/A of 10-34-0 was applied. Throughoutgrowing season, 135 lb/A of N + 52 lb/A of S was applied*Absolute Maxx fungicide was applied during growingseason
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 32,000
N (lb/ac) 229
P2O5 (lb/ac) 94
K2O (lb/ac) 6
Plant Date 5/4/2016
Harvest Date 10/6/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type Dallam loam
Tillage Strip till
Previous Crop Wheat
Herbicide
Applied preplant 8 oz of Verdict + 1lb/A of Atrazine + 24oz of Roundup. Applied post-plant 4 oz/A of Status + 32 oz of Roundup
1.1
1.1
0.000
72
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 24
Precipitation (in) 23.06
*Appreciation is expressed to Mr. Mike Bragg, DallamCEA, for his assitance in planting, monitoirng test andtaking silk notes
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Multi-Year Summary
Dallam County
Corn
Brand HybridCompany 2 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
3 yr AVG Yield
(bu/acre)
258Golden Acres G7601Golden Acres Genetics
256Mycogen MY15T31Mycogen Seeds
250Phoenix 6542Advanta Seeds
249Golden Acres G6611Golden Acres Genetics 265
248Dyna-Gro D54DC94Crop Production Services
245Dyna-Gro D55VP77Crop Production Services 252
244Integra 9678Wilbur-Ellis Company 253
236REV 25BHR26Terral Seed, Inc.
232Phoenix 8400Advanta Seeds
232REV 24BHR93Terral Seed, Inc. 255
231REV 23BHR55Terral Seed, Inc. 262
230REV 18BHR84Terral Seed, Inc. 252
227REV 22BHR43Terral Seed, Inc. 246
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2016
Hansford County
Corn
Hybrid Yield (bu/acre)
Brand Moisture %
Test Weight (lb/bu)
GE Trait(s) Days to 50% Silk
Plants per Acre
Plant Height (in)
Ear Height (in)
278
8.9
35.0
0.001
3.8
0.6
0.000
60.1
0.9
0.8
0.000
11.6
Cooperator Travis Patterson
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date. For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 2.1
3.2
0.000
107
3.5
2.5
0.000
51
5.9
2,524.1
0.000
30,380
Trial Notes
*No fungicides were applied to test block*Fertilizer was applied as follows:
- 120-40-0 when strip tilled- 100-0-0 through pivot- 50-0-0 at tassel stage
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 32,000
N (lb/ac) 270
P2O5 (lb/ac) 40
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 5/11/2016
Harvest Date 10/11/2016
Agronomic information
Soil Type Perryton silty clay
Tillage Strip till
Previous Crop Soybeans
Herbicide
Applied pre-plant 1 lb/A of Atrazine + 2 pt/A of Balance Flexx. Applied 4 oz/A of Require Q when corn was 12" tall
0.8
0.8
0.000
65
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 24
Precipitation (in) 22.46
*Appreciation is expressed to the following CEA's forassisting in the trial:- Mr. Andrew Sprague, Hansford County- Mr. J.R. Sprague, Lipscomb County- Mr. Scott Strawn, Ochiltree County
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Appreciation for assistance and cooperation in conducting these tests is expressed to the following:
Farmers: Paul Aelvoet (Hondo), Bob and Steve Beakley (Bardwell), Justin Crownover (Dumas), Jim Hayes (Calhoun Co.), Larry and Clint Kalina (Wharton), Charles Ring (San Patricio Co.), Travis Patterson (Hansford Co.), and Gerald Wilhelm (Dalhart)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research Personnel: Dr. Seth Murray, Alfred Nelson, Jacob Pekar, and Russell Sutton
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Personnel: Mark Arnold, Mike Bragg, Ryan Collett, Marcel Fischbacher, Bob McCool, Andrew Sprague, J.R. Sprague, and Scott Strawn
Other contributors: Personnel at Rio Farms near Monte Alto, TX: Andy Scott, Eddie Hernandez, and Juan Garza. Wayne Scholtz, Retired CEA, Medina County
Appreciation is also expressed to Monsanto Company for providing the herbicide Roundup that was used to maintain alleyways at the test sites.
Appreciation is also expressed to student workers David Bryant, Jonah Hutchison, Brayden Stockton, and Mike Valenti for their assistance in conducting the tests.
LITERATURE CITED
1. National Weather Service, Advanced Hydrological Prediction Servicehttp://water.weather.gov/precip/index.php
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