Corn Production Recommendations

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank You to Cooperators...1 Table of Contents...2 Corn Production Recommendations...3 Mid-Michigan Corn Average Early Season...4 Mid-Michigan Corn Average Full Season...5 Boettger Early Season Corn Variety Trial...6 Freed Early Season Corn Variety Trial...7 Kremsrieter Early Season Corn Variety Trial...8 Pohl Early Season Corn Variety Trial...9 DeMott Full Season Corn Variety Trial...10 Densmore Full Season Corn Variety Trial...11 Sisung Full Season Corn Variety Trial...12 Wilson Full Season Corn Variety Trial...13 Mid-Michigan Non GMO Corn Average...14 Gross Non GMO Corn Variety Trial...15 Reeves Non GMO Corn Variety Trial...16 MI Early Corn Hybrids Compared Allegan, Ingham & Saginaw Counties...17 MI Early Corn Hybrids Compared Allegan, Ingham & Saginaw Counties (cont d)...18 MI Late Corn Hybrids Compared Allegan, Ingham & Saginaw Counties...19 MI Late Corn Hybrids Compared Allegan, Ingham & Saginaw Counties (cont d)...20 MI Early Corn Hybrids Compared Glyphosate Resistant Trials Huron, Montcalm & Saginaw Counties...21 MI Late Corn Hybrids Compared Glyphosate Resistant Trials Huron, Montcalm & Saginaw Counties...22 Soybean Production Recommendations...23 Mid-Michigan Soybean Average Early Season...24 Mid-Michigan Soybean Average Full Season...25 Aultman Early Season Roundup Ready Soybean Trial...26 Boge Early Season Roundup Ready Soybean Trial...27 Fitzpatrick Early Season Roundup Ready Soybean Trial...28 Gross Early Season Roundup Ready Soybean Trial...29 Beck Full Season Roundup Ready Soybean Trial...30 Crumbaugh Full Season Roundup Ready Soybean Trial...31 Gross Full Season Roundup Ready Soybean Trial...32 Thelen Full Season Roundup Ready SoybeanTrial...33 Mid-Michigan Conventional and Special Use Soybean Average...34 Densmore Conventional and Special Use Soybean Trial...35 Zeien Conventional and Special Use Soybean Trial Michigan Organic Soybean Trial Central MI Roundup Ready Soybean Early Maturity Variety Trial Report Central MI Roundup Ready Soybean Early Maturity Variety Trial (cont d) Central MI Roundup Ready Soybean Late Maturity Variety Trial Report Central MI Roundup Ready Soybean Late Maturity Variety Trial (cont d) MI Central Conventional Soybean Variety Trial Report MI Dry Bean Trials MI Dry Bean Trials (cont d) MI Dry Bean Trials (cont d) MSU Wheat Variety Trials MSU Wheat Variety Trials (cont d)...47 Mid-Michigan Soybean Vertical Tillage Trials...48 Mid-Michigan Soybean Vertical Tillage Trials (cont d)...49 Mid-Michigan Drilled Soybeans Compared to 30 Inch Row Soybeans...50 Mid-Michigan Soybean Foliar Fertilizer Trials...51 Mid-Michigan Accolade Growth Promoter for Corn Trials Machine Work Rates Machine Work Rates (cont d) Machine Work Rates (cont d) Crop Budget Estimate

3 Corn Production Recommendations Variety Selection: This report, MSU Hybrids Compared (bulletin E0431), MSU variety trials at and tests on your own or neighboring farms are all good sources of data to use when selecting seed corn varieties. Select several top-yielding varieties of different maturity and genetics to reduce your risk. Choosing corn hybrids that most nearly match the management practices and local environment is an important part of profitable corn production. By planting the hybrids best suited to the individual farm location, a grower can obtain superior yields with little or no increase in overall production cost. Planting Date: Plant as soon as the soil is ready. Late-April to May 10 is ideal. It is estimated that we lost one bushel per acre for every day we delay planting after May 10. We find this is true even in cold springs. Since yield loss by planting too early is less than planting too late a reasonable goal would be to have percent of your corn planted by the optimum calendar date. Reduce Tillage: Fall plowing, chisel plowing, ridge tillage, and no-till all have merit and also limitations. Study your situations and choose the tillage system best suited for your operation. Extra trips across the fields cost money and could lead to negative environmental consequences. Build reduced tillage alternatives into your system to reduce costs. When no-tilling, control problem perennial weeds in the fall when possible. Fertilizer: Fertilizer prices remain high so growers will need to make careful decisions about how to allocate this essential input across their acreage. Soil test at least every three years and set realistic yield goals. Take nitrogen credits for manure applied, previous legume crops, and soil nitrate levels into consideration. Take pre-side dress nitrogen tests (PSNT) in the spring to determine the amount of N to side dress. Understand the new term Economic Optimum N Rate that defines the N rate that will result in the maximum dollar return to N to determine application rates. Know where the Critical Soil Test Levels for Phosphorus and Potassium are for fields and fertilize accordingly. Insect Management: European corn borer and corn root worm are prominent corn pests in central Michigan. Transgenic or Bt corn can be used to manage these corn pests. This technology can be an effective tool and can reduce but not eliminate the need for scouting. Extensive use of this technology could result in insect resistance. Always follow the recommended refuge requirements from seed companies and university researchers. Producers should develop resistance management strategies to reduce this risk. You should not rely on seed technologies alone to manage corn insect pests. Knowledge of pests, life cycles, sampling methods, crop rotations, scouting and all integrated pest management strategies should be part of your corn insect management plan. Western Bean Cutworm is the newest pest in Central Michigan. Scouting starts when adults are collected in traps with pheromone lure. Threshold is 5% of plants with an egg mass or young larvae in the tassel. Check with Extension Bulletin E-1582 or your local agribusiness for in season information. Weed Control: Consider all weed control methods available including rotation, rotary hoe, cultivation, and herbicides. Be careful with post-applied products. Ester formulation of 2, 4-D applied over the top of corn during hot weather can cause serious injury and is not recommended. Varieties with herbicide tolerance must also be selected for yield and adaptability to your farm to be an economical advantage. Rotate herbicides and modes of action to reduce the risk of weed resistance. When choosing herbicides first identify the problem weeds and then select control methods based on cost, safety and effectiveness that fit into your operation and rotation. Use Extension bulletin E0434 Weed Control Guide for Field Crops for a resource. 3

4 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Early Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance The results of the 11 hybrids that were in the Freed, Kremsrieter and Pohl plots are summerized below. Three locations are included in this summary due to a missing hybrid at the fourth location. Replications: 9 LSD (5%) = 9.08 CV = 5.2 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Moisture Weight Yield Value* Hyland HL CVR68 VT3 RR2 Poncho $856 Dairyland ST 9395 VT3 RR2 Cruiser Extreme $852 Pioneer P9807 HR Hx1 RR Poncho $832 Bio Gene BG 69V09 VT3 Optimax Complete $824 DeKalb DKC SmartStax Poncho $821 Croplan Genetics 3514 VT3 Cruiser $814 Rupp Seeds XR 8052 VT3 RR2 Poncho $813 Renk Seeds RK 570VT3 RR2 Trilex Poncho $800 Funk PO96-48 VT $797 Bayside 5094 RR2 Maxim Trilex $791 Bio Gene BG 65V09 VT3 Optimax Complete $788 Plot Average $817 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 4

5 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Full Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance The results of the 7 hybrids that were in the Demott, Sisung and Wilson plots are summerized below. Three locations are included in this summary due to large variability & NSD at the fourth site. Replications: 9 LSD (5%) = 7.1 CV = 4.11 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Moisture Weight Yield Value* DeKalb DKC 53-78AF2 SmartStax Poncho $827 Pioneer P0118 HR Hx1 RR Poncho $796 NK Brand N 53W-3000 GT CB RW LL Avicta/Cruiser $795 Renk Seeds RK 670VT3 RR2 Trilex YG Poncho $777 Rupp Seeds XR 8534 Agrisure GT Cruiser Extreme $776 Dairyland ST9703Q Hx Xtra RR2 LL Cruiser EXtreme $765 Croplan Genetics 421VT3 Cruiser $763 Plot Average $786 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 5

6 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Early Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: Robert Boettger Planting Population: 32,000 Nearest Town: St. Johns Fertilizer: 18 gallons of at plant Soil Type: Colwood loam, Metamora Capac sandy loam 120 lbs N as anhydrous at sidedress Previous Crop: Soybeans 2009 Tillage: Great Plains Turbo Till Herbicide: Sure Start (3 qts.) Post Roundup (1 pt.) Planting Date: April 26, 2010 Harvest Date: October 19, 2010 Replications: 3 LSD (5%) = 9.8 CV = 3.54 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Moisture Weight Yield Value* DeKalb DKC SmartStax Poncho $798 Rupp Seeds XR 8052 VT3 RR2 Poncho $758 Hyland HL CVR68 VT3 RR2 Poncho $755 Pioneer P9807 HR Hx1 RR Poncho $747 Bayside 5094 RR2 Maxim Trilex $718 Croplan Genetics 3514 VT3 Cruiser $715 Funk PO96-48 VT $710 Dairyland ST 9395 VT3 RR2 Cruiser Extreme $698 Renk Seeds RK 570 VT3 RR2 Trilex Poncho $697 Bio Gene BG 65V09 VT3 Optimax Complete $652 Plot Average $725 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 6

7 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Early Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: Doug Freed Planting Population: 31,700 Nearest Town: Elwell Fertilizer: 100 lbs Soil Type: Metamora - Capac sandy loams 17 gal of % S +2qts Zn Previous Crop: Soybean gal of 28% N Tillage: Fall Chisel plowed Herbicide: Glphosate (1 qt) Planting Date: May 10, 2010 Capreno (3 oz) Harvest Date: September 30, 2010 Replications: 3 LSD (5%) = CV = 5.5 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Population Moisture Weight Yield Value* Pioneer P9807 HR Hx1 RR Poncho $767 Dairyland ST 9395 VT3 RR2 Cruiser Extreme $756 Hyland HL CVR68 VT3 RR2 Poncho $756 DeKalb DKC SmartStax Poncho $729 Funk PO96-48 VT $709 Rupp Seeds XR 8052 VT3 RR2 Poncho $707 Bio Gene BG 65V09 VT3 Optimax Complete $701 Croplan Genetics 3514 VT3 Cruiser $682 Bio Gene BG 69V09 VT $679 Bayside 5094 RR2 Maxim Trilex $676 Renk Seeds RK 570VT3 RR2 Trilex Poncho $671 Plot Average $712 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 7

8 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Early Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: Jim Kremsrieter Planting Population: 30,500 Nearest Town: Beal City Fertilizer: Soil Type: Ithaca loam 16 gal % S, 8 gal 28% N Previous Crop: Soybeans gal 28% N Sidedress Tillage: Spring Field Cultivated Herbicide: Credit Extra (1.25 qt) Accent (.9 oz) Planting Date: May 6, 2010 Harvest Date: October 22, 2010 GDD: 2613 Replications: 3 Rainfall: inches from June 1 LSD (5%) = CV = 4.44 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Population Moisture Weight Yield Value* Dairyland ST 9395 VT3 RR2 Cruiser Extreme $879 Bio Gene BG 69V09 VT3 Optimax Complete $866 Renk Seeds RK 570VT3 RR2 Trilex Poncho $870 Pioneer P9807 HR Hx1 RR Poncho $852 Hyland HL CVR68 VT3 RR2 Poncho $841 Croplan Genetics 3514 VT3 Cruiser $847 DeKalb DKC SmartStax Poncho $829 Funk PO96-48 VT $827 Bio Gene BG 65V09 VT3 Optimax Complete $813 Rupp Seeds XR 8052 VT3 RR2 Poncho $809 Bayside 5094 RR2 Maxim Trilex $804 Plot Average $840 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 8

9 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Early Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: Pohl Dairy Farm Planting Population: 30,500 Nearest Town: Mt Pleasant Fertilizer: 2 Gallons Pop-up Soil Type: Metea loamy sand 35 Gallons 28% N Previous Crop: Corn Gallons Tillage: No-till Dairy Manure Herbicide: Traxion (1 qt) Planting Date: May 6, 2010 Harvest Date: October 23, 2010 Rainfall: inches from June 1st Growing Degree Days: 2463 Replications: 3 LSD (5%) = CV = 5.01 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Population Moisture Weight Yield Value* Hyland HL CVR68 VT3 RR2 Poncho $974 Bio Gene BG 69V09 VT3 Optimax Complete $931 Croplan Genetics 3514 VT3 Cruiser $917 Rupp Seeds XR 8052 VT3 RR2 Poncho $924 DeKalb DKC SmartStax Poncho $905 Dairyland ST 9395 VT3 RR2 Cruiser Extreme $923 Pioneer P9807 HR Hx1 RR Poncho $876 Bayside 5094 RR2 Maxim Trilex $893 Renk Seeds RK 570VT3 RR2 Trilex Poncho $861 Funk PO96-48 VT $857 Bio Gene BG 65V09 VT3 Optimax Complete $850 Plot Average $901 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 9

10 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Full Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: Kale DeMott Planting Population: 36,000 Nearest Town: Pompeii Fertilizer: 150 lbs of Soil Type: Lenawee and Pert clay loam 10 gallons of Previous Crop: Wheat lbs of N as Anhydrous Tillage: Fall Chisel Plowed Herbicide: Steadfast (.75 oz) Planting Date: April 30, 2010 Atrazine (1 lb) Clarity (3 oz) Harvest Date: September 15, 2010 Replications: 3 LSD (5%) = 9.42 CV = 3.11 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Population Moisture Weight Yield Value* DeKalb DKC SmartStax Poncho $738 Pioneer P0118HR Hx1 RR Poncho $731 Renk Seed RK 670VT3 RR2 Trilex YG Poncho $710 Rupp Seeds XR 8534 Agrisure GT Cruiser Extreme $709 Croplan Genetics 421VT3 Cruiser $706 NK Brand N 53W-3000GT GT CB RW LL Avicta/Cruiser $704 Dairyland ST 9703Q Hx Xtra RR2 LL Cruiser Extreme $704 Plot Average $714 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 10

11 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Full Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: John Densmore Planting Population: 32,000 Nearest Town: North Star Fertilizer: Manure Soil Type: Lenawee & Pert clay loam 10 gal of Previous Crop: Soybeans lbs of N as urea Tillage: Field Cultivated Herbicide: Atrazine (1.7 lbs) + Dual (2 pts) Planting Date: May 6, 2010 Clarity (1/2 pt) post Harvest Date: October 12, 2010 Replications: 3 LSD (5%) = NSD CV = 5.74 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Population Moisture Weight Yield Value* Renk Seeds RK 670VT3 RR2 Trilex YG Poncho $758 DeKalb DKC 53-78AF2 SmartStax Poncho $746 Croplan Genetics 421VT3 Cruiser $732 NK Brand N 53W-3000 GT CB RW LL Avicta/Cruiser $719 Rupp Seeds XR 8534 Agrisure GT Cruiser Extreme $691 Dairyland ST9703Q Hx Xtra RR2 LL Cruiser EXtreme $663 Pioneer P0118 HR Hx1 RR Poncho $663 Plot Average $710 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 11

12 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Full Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: Don & Jane Sisung Planting Population: 34,500 Nearest Town: St. Johns Fertilizer: 120 lbs of N as Anhydrous Soil Type: Capac loam cattle manure Previous Crop: Soybeans 2009 Herbicide: Roundup (22 oz) Tillage: Field Cultivated Degree Extra (3 pts) Planting Date: April 29, 2010 Harvest Date: September 27, 2010 Replications: 3 LSD (5%) = CV = 3.81 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Moisture Weight Yield Value* DeKalb DKC 53-78AF2 SmartStax Poncho $831 Pioneer P0118HR Hx1 RR Poncho $790 NK Brand N 53W-3000GT GT CB RW LL Avicta/Cruiser $780 Rupp Seeds XR 8534 Agrisure GT Cruiser Extreme $764 Renk Seed RK 670VT3 RR2 Trilex YG Poncho $752 Dairyland ST 9703Q Hx Xtra RR2 LL Cruiser Extreme $739 Croplan Genetics 421VT3 Cruiser $674 Plot Average $762 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 12

13 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Full Season Glyphosate Tolerant Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: Brent Wilson Planting Population: 32,000 Nearest Town: Carson City Fertilizer: 10 gallons of 28% N plus Zinc 2 by 2 Soil Type: Parkhill loam 3 gallons of pop up Previous Crop: Soybeans gallons of 28% N sidedressed Tillage: Spring Field Chisel plowed Herbicide: Lexar (1 1/2 qts) Planting Date: May 4, 2010 Harvest Date: October 4, 2010 Replications: 3 LSD (5%) = 8.70 CV = 2.42 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Population Moisture Weight Yield Value* DeKalb DKC 53-78AF2 SmartStax Poncho $912 NK Brand N 53W-3000GT GT CB RW LL Avicta/Cruiser $900 Croplan Genetics 421VT3 Cruiser $899 Pioneer P0118HR Hx1 RR Poncho $868 Renk Seed RK 670VT3 RR2 Trilex YG Poncho $862 Rupp Seeds XR 8534 Agrisure GT Cruiser Extreme $856 Dairyland ST 9703Q Hx Xtra RR2 LL Cruiser Extreme $810 Plot Average $872 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 13

14 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Non GMO Corn Variety Performance The results of the 7 hybrids that were in the Gross Farms and Reeves plots are summerized below. Replications: 6 LSD (5%) = 5.86 CV = 3.28 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Moisture Weight Yield Value* Pioneer 37Y12 Cruiser $698 Bayside Cruiser Extereme $679 Rupp Seeds XR 1502 Poncho 250 Apron XL/Dynasty $665 Pioneer 38N86 Cruiser $654 Dairyland ST 1597 Cruiser Extreme $651 Rupp Seeds XR 1588 Cruiser Extreme $635 Bayside 9096 Maxim XL / Trilex $612 Plot Average $656 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 14

15 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Non GMO Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: Gross Farms Inc Planting Population: 33,000 Nearest Town: Beal City Fertilizer: 200 lbs Soil Type: Ithaca loam 45 gal 28% N Previous Crop: Soybeans 2009 Herbicide: Credit Extra (2 qts) Tillage: No-till Dual (1.3 pts) Hornet (3 oz) Planting Date: May 20, 2010 Harvest Date: October 22, 2010 Replications: 3 LSD (5%) = CV = 3.62 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Population Moisture Weight Yield Value* Bayside 72001Cruiser Extreme $728 Pioneer 37Y12 Cruiser $734 Rupp XR 1502 Poncho 250 Apron XL/Dynasty $716 Dairyland ST 1597 Cruiser Extreme $704 Rupp XR 1588 Cruiser Extreme $668 Pioneer 38N86 Cruiser $694 Bayside 9096 Maxim XL/Trilex $660 Plot Average $701 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 15

16 Mid Michigan Corn Trials Non GMO Corn Variety Performance Cooperator: Tom Reeves Planting Population: 31,500 Nearest Town: Ithaca Fertilizer: 46 gallons of 28% Nitrogen Soil Type: Parkhill loam & Belleville loamy sand 4.5 gallons of Ag Spectrum Pop-up Previous Crop: Dry beans 2009 Herbicide: SureStart (1qt) Tillage: Fall Chisel Plowed Keystone (1qt) Planting Date: May 20, 2010 Laudis (3 ozs) Harvest Date: September 27, 2010 Replications: 3 LSD (5%) = 6.00 CV = 2.40 Test Variety, Traits, and Seed Treatment Maturity Population Moisture Weight Yield Value* Pioneer 37Y12 Cruiser $662 Bayside Cruiser Extereme $628 Pioneer 38N86 Cruiser $615 Rupp XR 1502 Poncho 250 Apron XL/Dynasty $612 Rupp XR 1588 Cruiser Extreme $602 Dairyland ST 1597 Cruiser Extreme $597 Bayside 9096 Maxim XL / Trilex $564 Plot Average $611 * Value is the gross value of the corn per acre based on $4.50/bushel with discounts per point of moisture over 15%. 16

17 2010 Michigan Corn Hybrids Compared Michigan State University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Zone 2 - ALLEGAN, INGHAM & SAGINAW COUNTY GRAIN TRIALS - EARLY (101 Day and Earlier) 2010 EARLY - TRIAL AVERAGE ALLEGAN - EARLY INGHAM - EARLY SAGINAW - EARLY BRAND / HYBRID RM TRT TRAIT %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd AGRIGOLD A6220VT3Pro 98 P250 1,2, AGRIGOLD A6276VT3 101 P250 1,2, * Trial dropped due to * * AgVenture EX C250 1,2, standing water AgVenture EX P250 1,2,3, * * * BAYSIDE 5094RR * BAYSIDE BAYSIDE GT 93 1,2, BAYSIDE GT 96 1,2, * BAYSIDE BAYSIDE 9096GT BAYSIDE 9099GT BAYSIDE 9100GT * CHANNEL VT3 Brand 97 1,2,3, * * * CHANNEL R Brand 101 1,2, * CROPLAN 3724VT3 96 C250 1,2, * * * CROPLAN 5338SS ** ** * DAIRYLAND STEALTH C DAIRYLAND STEALTH C DAIRYLAND STEALTH C250 1,2, * * DEKALB DKC42-72 (VT3) 92 P250 1,2, * DEKALB DKC43-27 (VT3) 93 P250 1,2, DEKALB DKC45-52 (GENVT3P) * DEKALB DKC48-37 (VT3) 98 P250 1,2, * DEKALB DKC50-35 (VT3) 100 P250 1,2, DEKALB DKC50-66 (VT3) 100 P250 1,2, * DEKALB DKC51-86 (GENVT3P) * DYNAGRO 54V ,2, DYNAGRO D40SS ,2, * * * DYNAGRO V3883VT3 98 1,2, * * * G2 GENETICS 5H-501 RR/HX 101 C250 1,2, * * ** G2 GENETICS 5H-502 RR/HX 101 C250 1,2, * * * G2 GENETICS 5H-597 RR/HX 97 C250 1,2, * G2 GENETICS 5H-700B RR/HX 100 C250 1,2, * G2 GENETICS 5H-702 RR/HX 101 C250 1,2, * * * G2 GENETICS 5H-797 RR/HX 97 C250 1,2, G2 GENETICS 5H-897 RR/HX 97 C250 1,2, * G2 GENETICS 5H-902 RR/HX 101 C250 1,2, * * * G2 GENETICS 5H-999 RR/HX 97 C250 1,2, * G2 GENETICS 5X-500 RR/HXT 100 C250 1,2,3, GARST 88M GT Brand 98 C250 1,2,3, *

18 GOLDEN HARVEST H GT Brand 96 C250 1,2,3, * GREAT LAKES 4664G3VT3 96 P250 1,2, GREAT LAKES 4840VT3PRO 98 P250 1,2, GREAT LAKES 5090G3VT3 100 P250 1,2, * * * HERITAGE 4281VT3 99 P250 1,2, HERITAGE 8310GENSS 101 P250 1,2,3, * HYLAND SEEDS HLB40R 95 P250 1, * HYLAND SEEDS HLB42R 95 P250 1, HYLAND SEEDS HLCVR68 98 P250 1,2, * HYLAND SEEDS HLR * INTEGRA SEED 9422 VT * INTEGRA SEED 9460 VT INTEGRA SEED 9481 VT * * LEGACY SEEDS L-3538VT3 95 P250 1,2, LEGACY SEEDS L-3610 VT3 96 P250 1,2, LEGACY SEEDS L-4029 VT3 100 P250 1,2, * MASTERS CHOICE MCT P MYCOGEN 2H C250 1,2,3, * NK Brand N29T GT/CB/LL Brand 92 C250 1,2,3, * NK Brand N39M 3000GT Brand 99 1,2,3, * NuTech 3A-100 RR 100 C * NuTech 3T-098 VT3 97 C250 1,2, * NuTech 3T-401 VT3 101 C250 1,2, NuTech 5N-102 GT/CB/LL/RW 101 C250 1,2,3, NuTech 5N-197 GT/CB/LL/RW 97 C250 1,2,3, * PIONEER P0125HR 101 P1250 1,2,4,11, * * * RENK RK434RR 92 P RENK RK501VT3 95 P250 1,2, * RENK RK559VT3P 95 P250 1,2, * RENK RK563CBLLRW 98 C250 2,3, RENK RK565GTCBLLRW 99 P250 1,2,3, * RENK RK619SSTX 101 P250 1,2,3, * * * RUPP 8XP58A 100 P250 1,2, * RUPP XR C RUPP XR P250 1,2, * RUPP XR P250 1,2, RUPP XR P250 1,2, STEWART 4T ,2,3, STEWART 5T P250 1,2, * * STEYER EXP01002 RR 100 C250 1,2, * * * AVERAGE * * HIGHEST * * LOWEST * * CV (%) * * LSD (5%) * *

19 2010 Michigan Corn Hybrids Compared Michigan State University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Zone 2 - ALLEGAN, INGHAM & SAGINAW COUNTY GRAIN TRIALS - LATE (102 Day and Later) 2010 LATE - TRIAL AVERAGE ALLEGAN - LATE INGHAM - LATE SAGINAW - LATE BRAND / HYBRID RM TRT TRAIT %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd AGRIGOLD A6309STX 103 P250 1,2, AGRIGOLD A6323GT3 103 C250 1,2, * Early Deer Damage BAYSIDE 9104GT * * CHANNEL VT3 Brand 105 1,2,3, CROPLAN 5237SS DAIRYLAND STEALTH-9206Q 106 C250 1,2,3, DAIRYLAND STEALTH-9703Q 103 C250 1,2,3, * DEKALB DKC52-59 (VT3) 102 P250 1,2, * * DEKALB DKC54-16 (VT3) 104 P250 1,2, * * DEKALB DKC54-49 (VT3) 104 P250 1,2, DEKALB DKC57-50 (VT3) 107 P250 1,2, * * * DEKALB DKC58-83 (GENVT3P) * * * DEKALB DKC59-35 (VT3) 109 P250 1,2, ** ** * DEKALB DKC59-64 (VT3) 109 P250 1,2, * * * DEKALB DKC60-51 (VT3) 110 P250 1,2, * * * DYNAGRO D44SS C250 1,2,3, * * * G2 GENETICS 5H-005 RR/HX 105 C250 1,2, * * * G2 GENETICS 5H-007 RR/HX 107 C250 1,2, * * G2 GENETICS 5H-608 RR/HX 107 C250 1,2, * * ** G2 GENETICS 5H-905 RR/HX 105 C250 1,2, * * * G2 GENETICS 5X-007 RR/HXT 107 C250 1,2,3, * G2 GENETICS 5X-007A RR/HXT 107 C250 1,2,3, G2 GENETICS 5X-905 RR/HXT 105 C250 1,2,3, * * GARST 86J GT Brand 103 C250 1,2,3, GOLDEN HARVEST H GT 105 C250 1,2,3, * * * GREAT LAKES 5211GS 102 P250 1,2,3, * * * HERITAGE 4294VT3 102 P250 1,2, HERITAGE 8222GENVT3P 102 P250 1,2, HERITAGE 8390GENSS 104 P250 1,2,3, HYLAND SEEDS HLB77R 108 P250 1, * * INTEGRA SEED 9532 SS LEGACY SEEDS L GT 102 C250 1,2,3, LEGACY SEEDS L GT 106 C250 1,2,3, * * * LEGACY SEEDS L GT 104 C250 1,2,3, * * * MYCOGEN 2H C250 1,2,3, * * NK Brand N49J 3000GT Brand 103 1,2,3, * * * NK Brand N61P 3000GT Brand 105 C250 1,2,3, * * * NuTech 2A C NuTech 3A-406 GT 106 C NuTech 5N-705 GT/CB/LL/RW 105 C250 1,2,3,

20 NuTech 5N-803 GT/CB/LL/RW 103 C250 1,2,3, * NuTech 5N-804 GT/CB/LL/RW 104 C250 1,2,3, * * * PIONEER 35F P1250 1,2,4,11, * * * PIONEER 36V P1250 1,2, PIONEER P0413XR 104 C250 1,2,3, RENK RK694GTCBLLRW 104 C250 1,2,3, * * RENK RK698VT3 103 P250 1,2, RUPP 8XP57A 102 P250 1,2, * STEWART 5A ,2,3, * STEWART 6T ,2,3, * * STEYER GT 103 C250 1,2,3, STEYER VT3 104 C250 1,2, AVERAGE HIGHEST LOWEST CV (%) LSD (5%) Year Averages LATE - TRIAL AVERAGE BU/A ALLEGAN - LATE INGHAM - LATE BU/A SAGINAW - LATE BU/A BRAND / HYBRID RM TRT TRAIT %H2O Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O Twt %SL %Sd %H2O Twt %SL %Sd DAIRYLAND STEALTH-9206Q 106 C250 1,2,3, DEKALB DKC52-59 (VT3) 102 P250 1,2, * * * DEKALB DKC54-16 (VT3) 104 P250 1,2, * * * DYNAGRO D44SS C250 1,2,3, * * ** G2 GENETICS 5H-007 RR/HX 107 C250 1,2, * * G2 GENETICS 5H-905 RR/HX 105 C250 1,2, * * * PIONEER 35F P1250 1,2,4,11, ** ** * PIONEER 36V P1250 1,2, * RENK RK698VT3 103 P250 1,2, * * * AVERAGE HIGHEST LOWEST CV (%) LSD (5%) ** Highest Yielding Hybrid * Not Significantly Different from Highest Yielding Hybrid

21 2010 EARLY - TRIAL AVERAGE HURON - EARLY MONTCALM - EARLY BRAND / HYBRID RM TRT TRAIT %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL CROPLAN 3724VT3 96 C250 1,2, GREAT LAKES 4041G3VT3 90 P250 1,2, * * ** GREAT LAKES 4415G3VT3 94 P250 1,2, * * GREAT LAKES 4481G3VT3 94 P250 1,2, ** ** * GREAT LAKES 4664G3VT3 96 P250 1,2, HYLAND SEEDS HL P250Smartsta * * * HYLAND SEEDS HLB40R 95 P250 1, HYLAND SEEDS HLB42R 95 P250 1, * HYLAND SEEDS HLCVR48 90 P250 1,2, HYLAND SEEDS HLCVR64 95 P250 1,2, * LEGACY SEEDS L-3538VT3 95 P250 1,2, * * * LEGACY SEEDS L-3610 VT3 96 P250 1,2, * * * AVERAGE HIGHEST LOWEST CV (%) LSD (5%) Year Averages EARLY - TRIAL AVERAGE HURON - EARLY MONTCALM - EARLY BRAND / HYBRID RM TRT TRAIT %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL %Sd %H2O BU/A Twt %SL GREAT LAKES 4481G3VT3 94 P250 1,2, ** ** ** HYLAND SEEDS HLCVR64 95 P250 1,2, * LEGACY SEEDS L-3538VT3 95 P250 1,2, * * * AVERAGE HIGHEST LOWEST CV (%) LSD (5%) ** Highest Yielding Hybrid * Not Significantly Different from Highest Yielding Hybrid 2010 Michigan Corn Hybrids Compared Michigan State University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Zone 2 / 3 - HURON, MONTCALM & SAGINAW COUNTY GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT GRAIN TRIALS - EARLY

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23 Soybean Production Recommendations Variety Selection: This report, MSU Soybean Performance Report, MSU variety trials at and your own or neighboring farms are all good sources of data to use when selecting soybean varieties. Factors to consider when selecting varieties are: proper maturity, disease resistance, low susceptibility to white mold, phytophthora root rot, cyst nematode resistance and yield potential. Choose low white mold susceptibility types based on data from the MSU variety trials web-site. Select varieties that are resistant to several races of phytophthora root rot especially if there is a history of this problem. Inoculate soybean seed when planting in a field without a recent soybean history. Treat seed with an approved insecticide for seed corn maggot. Plant Early: University research in the Midwest shows that early planting is critical to high soybean yields. Soybeans can be planted from May 1 to June 20. Plant 8-10 beans per foot in 30-inch rows and 3-4 beans per foot in 7-inch rows. Seed size varies greatly, so calibrate your planter to attain beans per row foot rather than pounds per acre. Reduced Tillage: Research has shown that soybean yield is unaffected by tillage systems. Many producers have successfully switched to no-till soybean production. If you do till, work your ground only as much as necessary to incorporate herbicides and insure good seed-soil contact. When notilling, wait until the soil is ready. Planting in wet soils increases phytophthora root rot damage. Fertilizer: Soybeans tend to be very nutrient efficient. Test your soils and set realistic yield goals. Understand MSU Extensions recommendation scheme for phosphorus and potassium following the critical soil test levels for P and K. Know where these critical soil test levels are for your soils and fertilize accordingly. Ideally the ph should be Nitrogen applications lack proven yield response in soybeans and delay nodulation of soybeans. Potassium is a key nutrient. Consider banding fertilizer if possible for efficient crop use. Weed Control: Herbicide tolerant soybeans have made a large impact on soybean weed control. Weed spectrum, rotation, organic matter, ph, soil texture, and market premiums are important considerations in herbicide choices. First identify weeds to be controlled, refer to Extension bulletin E- 434, Weed Control Guide for Field Crops for herbicide possibilities. Do not overlook cultivation and other non-chemical control practices while you plan your total weed control strategy. Control problem perennial weeds in the fall if possible. Avoid using some post-applied herbicides during hot weather in July because serious stunting of your soybeans can occur. Insect and Disease Control: Soybean aphids have been a problem in the past. Be prepared to manage this insect pest in Sample soil for cyst nematodes and include cyst resistant varieties in rotations if found. Refer to Extension Bulletin E-1582 Insect and Nematode Control in Michigan Field Crops for recommendations on controlling soybean insect and nematode pests. We have been fortunate not to get soybean rust infection in Michigan thus far. Sentinel plot assist us in monitoring any movement of soybean rust throughout the summer. Review your plan of action and be ready to respond quickly with preventative treatments if during next summer rust infection spreads to our region. Review MSU-Extension and commodity publications/presentations for strategies and soybean rust updates in Narrow Rows: Narrow rows have shown to increase soybean yields by 0-20%. On average a 10% yield increase can be expected. Highest yields normally occur in narrow rows whether planting early or late. The largest percent increase occurs when beans are planted in June. However, highest yields still occur with narrow rows planted before mid-may. If white mold is a concern, be sure to plant varieties with low susceptibility. 23

24 Mid Michigan Soybean Trials Early Season Glyphosate Tolerant Soybean Variety Performance The results of the 9 varieties that were in the Aultman, Boge, Fitzpatrick and Gross plots are summerized below. Replications: 12 LSD (5%) = 3.00 CV = 7.12 Variety Maturity Moisture Yield Asgrow AG 2330 Cyst Acceleron Hyland HS 23R55 Cruiser Maxx Renk RS 210N R2 Cyst NuTech 7226 Cyst DF Seeds DF 5191 R2Y STS Cyst T Cruiser Maxx Pioneer 92Y30 Cyst IST & FST Rupp Seeds RS 4200N Cyst Cruiser Maxx NK Brand NK S23-A8 Cyst Cruiser Maxx Hauck Seed Farm BG 2105RR Apron Maxx Excalibure Value* $550 $531 $530 $529 $524 $521 $517 $501 $474 Plot Average $520 * Value is based on $10.00/bushel with discounts of $0.06 per point of moisture over 13%. 24

25 Mid Michigan Soybean Trials Full Season Glyphosate Tolerant Soybean Variety Performance The results of the 12 varieties that were in the Beck, Gross, Crumbaugh and Thelen plots are summerized below. Replications: 12 LSD (5%) = 2.08 CV = 5.49 Variety & Seed Treatment Maturity Moisture Yield Rupp Seeds RS 7240 NRR Cyst Cruiser Maxx BioGene BG 7290 RR2Y Cruiser Maxx Asgrow AG 2830 Cyst Acceleron Great Lakes Hybrids H2449R2 Cyst Acceleron Hyland Seeds HS 24RYS01 Cyst Cruiser Maxx BioGene BG 2809 RN Cyst Cruiser Maxx DF Seeds DF 8244RR Cyst T Cruiser Maxx Pioneer 92Y51 Cyst IST& FST Croplan Genetics RC 2620 Cyst Dairyland DSR 2560RR Apron Croplan Genetics RT Pioneer 92M82 Low Lin IST & FST Value* $492 $485 $481 $481 $469 $468 $468 $464 $460 $460 $454 $439 Plot Average $468 * Value is based on $10.00/bushel with discounts of $0.06 per point of moisture over 13%. 25