PINNEY PURDUE AGRICULTURAL CENTER RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS 2013

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1 PINNEY PURDUE AGRICULTURAL CENTER RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS 2013 Jon Leuck, Superintendent South County Line Road Wanatah, IN Soybean Variety Performance Trial State variety performance trials. Phil DeVillez and Bill Foster Department of Agronomy Corn Population Study Evaluate Pioneer Seed hybrids with varying planting populations. Phil DeVillez and Bill Foster Corn Hybrid Performance Trial State variety performance trials. Phil DeVillez and Bill Foster Indigenous Soil Potassium Supply Fertilizer Potassium Use Efficiency Potassium Budgets in Indiana Corn and Soybean Production Evaluate the agronomic efficiency of currently recommended Potassium (K) fertilizer rates and evaluate theoretically improved soil potassium tests for ability to predict soil K supply. Sylvie Brouder and Ronald Navarre Corn Yield Response to Fertilizer Nitrogen Rates Long term Nitrogen trial will continue for corn/soybeans. Optimum Nitrogen rate will be applied to corn/corn. Bulk seeding of soybeans soybeans/corn rotation. Jim Camberato and Bob Nielsen Early Foliar Fungicide and Foliar Fertilizer Application on Corn Large Plot To determine the efficacy of foliar fungicides on disease control and yield in corn. Jim Camberato and Bob Nielsen Hybrid Differences for Yield Response to Seeding Rates at Mary Rice Farm Field scale seeding rate trial to compare yield response relative to seeding rates for two hybrids. Bob Nielsen

2 Winter Wheat Improvement To test winter wheat cultivars for yield. Herb Ohm Department of Agronomy (Continued) Nitrogen Response on Muck Soils To determine nitrogen response on muck soils compared to earlier recommendations. Jim Camberato Effect of KOCH Formulation of DCD on Nitrogen Loss To evaluate new DCD formulation at preventing nitrogen loss. Jim Camberato Phosphorous Response of Corn-Soybeans on a Low Phosphorus Soil To evaluate the response on low phosphorus soil on corn and soybean crops. James Camberato Soybean Micronutrient Study To evaluate soybean performance as influenced by foliar applied micronutrients. Corn Micro Nutrient Study To evaluate corn performance as influenced by foliar applied micronutrients. Pioneer Corn Nitrogen Drought Tolerance To evaluate corn performance as influenced by hybrid, nitrogen rate, and population on a droughty soil. Pioneer Aqua Density - Corn To evaluate corn performance as influenced by hybrid and population on a droughty soil. Monsanto Calibration Study for Corn To evaluate corn performance as influenced by nitrogen rate, hybrid, and population. Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Corn Industry Trial Evaluate hybrid and nitrogen effects on corn production. Sorghum Breeding Trial To evaluate varieties that will be developed into commercial production Terry Lemming Soybean Seeding Rate Trial at Mary Rice Farm Evaluate the performance of soybean seeding rates in large plots.

3 Department of Agronomy (Continued) Soybean Date of Planting Trial To determine which crop (corn or soybeans) should be planted to maximize yield of the respective crop as relates to the calendar. Corn Date of Planting Trial To determine which crop (corn or soybeans) should be planted to maximize yield of the respective crop as relates to the calendar. Soybean Seed Rate and Inoculant Small Plot Evaluation of soybeans with a commercial inoculation in a corn soybean rotation SOYA Max Yields This is a multi-state project aimed at increasing soybean yields by identifying management scenarios that consistently increase soybean yields. Nitrogen x Source-Rate Trial To investigate the opportunity of applying much lower amounts of nitrogen fertilizer and still improve soybean yield. Soybean Seed Treatment Evaluations To evaluate new commercial seed treatments planted in late April and early May to increase yield potential in soybeans. SOYA Population and Management This is a multi-state project aimed at increasing soybean yields by identifying management scenarios that consistently increase soybean yields. SOYA Trait Management This is a multi-state project aimed at increasing soybean yields by identifying management scenarios that consistently increase soybean yields. Stoller Stress Relief Evaluation of new stress reliever products for yield enhancement or protection in soybeans. Climatology Automated Weather Station To collect information from automated weather station equipment. Ken Scheeringa

4 Department of Entomology Backlight Insect Trapping To monitor the presence of various insect moths. John Obermeyer Black Cutworm Pheromone Trapping To monitor the presence of black cutworm. John Obermeyer Western Bean Cutworm Trapping To monitor the presence of western bean cutworm John Obermeyer Corn Ear Worm Trapping To monitor the presence of corn ear worm Rick Foster Surveying Indiana Soybean for Soybean Vein Necrosis Associated Virus (SVNaV) and Evaluating New Management Practices Learn more about SVNaV epidemiology in Indiana in order to quantify the level of the threat and also evaluate new management practices for Indiana soybean growers. Christian Krupke and Punya Nachappa Corn Trap Crop Area Establishment A trap crop for corn rootworm eggs in 2013 to provide experimental area in Christian Krupke Efficacy of Commercial and Experimental Insecticides Used to Control Corn Insects Evaluate new products and generate data for Extension recommendations. Christian Krupke Indiana Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) for invasive pests Site for trap grid to monitor for invasive insect species. Larry Bledsoe Evaluate efficacy of Various Rates of Poncho Insecticide on Corn Rootworm To evaluate the efficacy of Poncho insecticide with an air or vacuum planter and its effects on bee population/hives. Christian Krupke Evaluate efficacy of various rates of Poncho Insecticide on Corn Rootworm at Mary Rice Farm To evaluate the efficacy of Poncho insecticide with an air or vacuum planter and its effects on bee population/hives. Christian Krupke

5 Department of Botany & Plant Pathology The Effect of Various Tillage Practices on Volunteer Corn Germination The effect of various tillage practices on volunteer corn germination. Bill Johnson & Vanessa Garner Comparison of New Herbicides in Corn Comparison of Anthem and Anthem ATZ compared to competitive weed control programs. Bill Johnson Efficacy of Seed Treatments for Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in Soybeans To determine the efficacy of seed treatments on disease control and yield (Plot 1). Efficacy of Seed Treatments for Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in Soybeans To determine the efficacy of seed treatments on disease control and yield (Plot 2). Efficacy of Seed Treatments for Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in Soybeans To determine the efficacy of seed treatments on disease control and yield (Plot 3). Efficacy of Seed Treatments for Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in Soybeans To determine the efficacy of seed treatments on disease control and yield (Plot 4). Impact of Glyphosate Herbicide on Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in Soybeans-Variety 1 Examine weed management programs and impact on disease development in soybeans. Impact of Glyphosate Herbicide on Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in Soybeans-Variety 2 Examine weed management programs and impact on disease development in soybeans. Understanding Soybean Cyst Nematode/Sudden Death Syndrome (SCN/SDS) Interaction in Indiana Compare effects of SDS-resistant soybean varieties under low SCN pressure. Foliar Fungicide Best Management Practice Soybean Trial To determine the efficacy of foliar fungicide/insecticide applications on disease control and yield in soybeans. Efficacy of Fungicides/Insecticides on Gibberella Ear Rot/Western Bean Cutworm in Corn Demonstration plot area for annual field day event at Pinney-PAC.

6 Department of Botany & Plant Pathology (Continued) Early Foliar Fungicide Application on Corn Large Plot Study To determine the efficacy of foliar fungicides on disease control and yield in corn. USB Charcoal Rot Study Assess the impact of Charcoal Rot on soybean yield and determine epidemiology in northern United States. USB Charcoal Rot Study Evaluate resistance to charcoal on high yielding commercial soybean varieties Surveying Indiana Soybean for Soybean Vein Necrosis Associated Virus (SVNaV) and Evaluating New Management Practices Learn more about SVNaV epidemiology in Indiana to quantify the level of the threat and also evaluate new management practices for Indiana soybean growers Punya Nachappa, Biology Department Indiana Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Supersweet (sh2) Sweet Corn Variety Evaluation Sweet corn varieties will be evaluated for yield, plant characteristics, and ear quality to determine suitability for fresh market production Sugar-enhanced and Synergistic Sweet Corn Variety Evaluation Sweet corn varieties will be evaluated for yield, plant characteristics, and ear quality to determine suitability for fresh market production Lettuce Variety Evaluation Lettuce varieties will be screened for yield and quality to determine suitability for fresh market production Nutrient Management for Cool Season Vegetable Crops Grow cool season vegetable crops with varying rates of nitrogen fertilizer in order to estimate nitrogen uptake and evaluate yield and quality response. This information will be used to update nitrogen recommendations for these crops. Cucurbit and Basil Downy Mildew Sentinel Plot Monitor cucurbits and basil for downy mildew as part of a multi-state project. and Dan Egel, Botany & Plant Pathology

7 Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture (Continued) High Tunnel Vegetable Production Organic Extending the growing season with a High Tunnel growing fresh greens. High Tunnel Vegetable Production Conventional Extending the growing season with a High Tunnel growing fresh greens. United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) USDA-ARS Northern Regional Soybean Trials Evaluating USDA-ARS Northern Soybean Tests cultivars grouped by maturity for comparison. Wad Crochet and Teresa Hughes Department of Forestry & Natural Resources Assessing Poplar Tree Species Suitability and Productivity in Indiana Testing of Poplar trees for biofuel production from cellulosic feedstock. Rick Meilan 2005 Black Cherry Coppice Trial To test the effect of coppicing cherry trees after four years of growth on timber form and quality. Jim McKenna, Brian Beheler, and Don Carlson 2009 Black Cherry Progeny Test One of a series of progeny tests of various Cherry tree families from a grafted seed orchard. Jim McKenna (USDA-ARS), Brian Beheler, and Don Carlson 2009 Containerized Tree Stock Test Compare Red Oak and Walnut grown in two different sized containers vs. bare root stock Jim McKenna (USDA-ARS), Brian Beheler, and Don Carlson 2011 MOG Butternut Tree Study Compare hybrid and pure Butternut in relation to Black Walnut and Red Oak. Jim McKenna, Brian Beheler, and Don Carlson 2011 Advanced Butternut Tree Seed Orchard Grafted seed orchard establishment with new selections that have proven resistant to Butternut Canker fungus. Jim McKenna (USDA-ARS), Brian Beheler, and Don Carlson

8 Department of Forestry & Natural Resources (Continued) Natural Resources Tree Demonstration Area Initiation Establish a natural resources demonstration area at Pinney-PAC. Don Carlson Other Cooperating Units or Areas Soybean Aphid Suction Trapping Effort To monitor the presence of soybean aphid in northwestern Indiana. Dave Voegtlin, National Soybean Research Center National Weather Service Manual Read Station To provide daily weather information to the National Weather Service. Pinney-PAC Staff Morgan Township FFA (in Porter County, Indiana) Work with local FFA High School kids on greenhouse operation, transplanting, and field crop maintenance. Angie Sutherland, Morgan Township FFA teacher