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3 2015 Texas Sorghum Grain Results Table of Contents Yield Results College Station....4 Danevang...6 Gregory...8 Hereford Hill County/Malone D Hanis/Hondo Monte Alto (Full Irrigated) Monte Alto (Limited Irrigated) Perryton Thrall Contributors: Dennis Pietsch, Texas AgriLife Research Crop Testing, College Station, (979) , dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu Calvin Trostle, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Lubbock, (806) , ctrostle@ag.tamu.edu Ronnie Schnell, PhD, Assistant Professor and State Cropping Systems Specialist, ronnie.schnell@ag.tamu.edu (979) mobile: (979) For further information about these grain sorghum results, contact Mr. Dennis Pietsch, Crop Testing Director, Texas AgriLife Research, College Station, TX, (979) , croptest@neo.tamu.edu. Please visit the Crop Testing webpage at For additional information about grain sorghum production in Texas visit the Crop Testing webpage or additional regional online grain sorghum resources at or

4 College Station Hybrid Days to 50% Flower Plant Height (in) Head Ex (in) Lodging Moisture Test Weight (lbs/bu) Yield * (lbs/acre) NuTech GS ,615 DEKALB DKS ,393 Mycogen 1G ,165 Alta Seeds AG ,814 Integra G ,774 NuTech GS ,717 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,643 REV ,541 DEKALB DKS ,466 Golden Acres ,402 Browning CHALLENGER BMX ,110 Pioneer 83P ,066 NuTech GS ,038 Alta Seeds AG ,999 Browning Challenger BMX II ,931 Golden Acres ,843 REV ,799 Advanta Research XG ,787 REV ,785 Alta Seeds AG ,765 Golden Acres ,759 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,726 Integra G ,697 Alta Seeds AG ,378 Advanta Research XG ,361 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx ,177 Pioneer 83P ,173 Browning 775 W ,063 Advanta Research XG ,949 Advanta Research XG ,833 Alta Seeds AG ,741 NuTech GS ,356 4

5 College Station Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Agronomic information Plant Date 4/2/2015 Harvest Date 8/16/2015 Irrigated Yes Row Spacing (in) 30 Number of Rows 2 Seeds per Acre 80,000 N (lb/ac) 99 P2O5 (lb/ac) 30 K2O (lb/ac) 6 Precipitation (in) Irrigation (in) 0 Herbicide Mean P>f (hybrid) L.S.D. 67 C.V. % Trial Notes *This was a good test despite the numerous rain events at this site. No irrigation was applied to the test. *The incidence of aphids were low, thus no insecticide was applied to the test.. Soil Type Tillage Ships clay loam Conventional Cooperator: Dr. B. Rooney, D. Collins, S.Labar 5, ,243.2 Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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 Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu Previous Crop Cotton 5

6 Danevang Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Pioneer 83P ,681 Pioneer 83P ,656 Integra G ,587 Alta AG ,545 DEKALB DKS ,522 Golden Acres ,419 Alta AG ,410 REV ,382 Alta AG ,371 REV ,354 DEKALB DKS ,354 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,268 REV ,105 DEKALB DKS ,063 Mycogen 1G ,006 Mycogen E ,972 Advanta Research XG ,954 Advanta Research XG ,880 Golden Acres ,878 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,848 Integra G ,765 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx ,653 Advanta Research XG ,574 Alta AG ,539 Advanta Research XG ,459 Alta AG ,305 6

7 Danevang Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Agronomic information Plant Date 4/1/2015 Harvest Date 7/22/2015 Mean 64 C.V. % 1.3 P>f (hybrid) L.S.D , Irrigated No Row Spacing (in) 40 Trial Notes Cooperator: Dean Hansen Number of Rows 2 Seeds per Acre 80,000 N (lb/ac) P2O5 (lb/ac) K2O (lb/ac) Precipitation (in) Irrigation (in) Herbicide Soil Type Tillage Previous Crop Lake Charles Clay Conventional Cotton Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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. For additional information contact: Dennis Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu

8 Gregory Hybrid Days to 50% Flower Plant Height (in) Head Ex (in) Lodging Moisture Test Weight (lbs/bu) Yield * (lbs/acre) Alta Seeds AG ,152 Mycogen 1G ,041 Pioneer 83P ,943 REV ,901 Advanta Research XG ,891 Alta Seeds AG ,866 Golden Acres ,845 DEKALB DKS ,801 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,791 DEKALB DKS ,772 Advanta Research XG ,763 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,760 Anzu Genetica AG ,750 Golden Acres ,728 Alta Seeds AG ,719 Alta Seeds AG ,707 Pioneer 83P ,609 DEKALB DKS ,576 REV ,531 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx ,529 REV ,526 Golden Acres ,412 Anzu Genetica AG ,394 Advanta Research XG ,362 Anzu Genetica AG *Yields highlighted 7 in yellow are not significantly different 17.3(L.S.D., p=0.05) 54.9 from the top ranked 1,320 hybrid. Alta Seeds AG ,318 Advanta Research XG ,283 Mycogen 1G ,158 Mycogen E

9 Gregory Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Agronomic information Plant Date 4/7/2015 Harvest Date 8/26/2015 Irrigated No Row Spacing (in) 38 Number of Rows 2 Seeds per Acre 60,000 N (lb/ac) 40 P2O5 (lb/ac) 0 K2O (lb/ac) 0 Precipitation (in) Irrigation (in) Herbicide None Mean C.V. % 3.7 P>f (hybrid) L.S.D. Trial Notes *Yields do not reflect the potential of grain sorghum in this area. Due to prolonged wet soil conditions, the test block was planted about 5 weeks later than the optimum planting date. The test block was flooded three times and reduced potential yields. *200 lbs of ammonium sulfate was applied after emergence. *The incidence of aphids were minimal thus no insecticide was applied. *No flowering notes recorded. Soil Type Tillage Raymondville clay loam; 0-1% slope Full conventional till, shred stalks, disked, field cultivated and planted Cooperator: Allan Hunt , Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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 Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu Previous Crop Grain sorghum 9

10 Hereford Hybrid Days to 50% Flower Plant Height (in) Head Ex (in) Bird Damage Moisture Test Weight (lbs/bu) Yield * (lbs/acre) Alta Seeds AG ,583 DEKALB DKS ,447 DEKALB DKS ,239 REV ,148 Pioneer 84P ,716 DEKALB DKS ,565 Alta Seeds AG ,448 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,177 Alta Seeds AG ,087 REV ,903 Golden Acres ,789 Browning Challenger BMX II ,752 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,382 Golden Acres ,332 Browning 775 W ,323 Alta Seeds AG ,318 Alta Seeds AG ,317 Golden Acres ,243 Advanta Research XG ,106 Golden Acres 4980B ,495 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx ,491 Advanta Research XG ,444 Alta Seeds AG ,412 Golden Acres 2990C ,198 Advanta Research XG *Yields highlighted 7 in yellow are not 1significantly different 15.1(L.S.D., p=0.05) 58.1 from the top ranked 4,964 hybrid. Browning CHALLENGER BMX ,864 Advanta Research XG ,417 Alta Seeds AG ,014 Alta Seeds AG ,103 Alta Seeds AG ,729 10

11 Hereford Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Bird Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) Damage (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Plant Date 6/2/2015 Harvest Date 10/13/2015 Irrigated Agronomic information Yes Row Spacing (in) 30 Number of Rows 2 Seeds per Acre 70,000 N (lb/ac) 0 P2O5 (lb/ac) 0 K2O (lb/ac) 0 Precipitation (in) Irrigation (in) 7 Herbicide Applied Roundup and Clarity on 5/30 Mean P>f (hybrid) L.S.D. 60 C.V. % Trial Notes *No post plant herbicides were applied due to numerous rainfall events *An aerial application of Transform (for aphid control) + Prevathon (for grasshopper control) was applied on 8/28 *Birds were a problem, particularily on early maturing hybrids reducing potential yields. Bird damage was recorded at harvest. *Appreciation is expressed to Mr. Rick Aukerman for taking notes, monitoring, and maintaining test. Soil Type Tillage Pullman clay loam Bedded and used rolling cultivator prior to planting Cooperator: Greg Urbanczyk , ,304.3 Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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 Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu Previous Crop Fallow 11

12 Hill County/Malone Hybrid Days to 50% Flower Plant Height (in) Head Ex (in) Lodging Moisture Test Weight (lbs/bu) Yield * (lbs/acre) DEKALB DKS ,992 Golden Acres ,868 Golden Acres ,860 NuTech GS ,851 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,834 REV ,815 NuTech GS ,803 Integra G ,778 Alta AG ,768 Mycogen 1G ,755 REV ,742 REV ,720 DEKALB DKS ,693 Golden Acres ,630 Alta AG ,623 Alta AG ,597 Mycogen 1G ,561 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,539 NuTech GS ,532 Alta AG ,435 Alta AG ,406 Integra G ,388 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx ,347 Advanta Research XG ,312 Advanta Research XG ,213 Advanta Research XG ,067 Advanta Research XG ,955 Alta AG ,807 Alta AG ,795 NuTech GS ,748 Gayland Ward ,460 12

13 Hill County/Malone Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Plant Date 4/8/2015 Harvest Date 8/13/2015 Irrigated Agronomic information No Row Spacing (in) 38 Number of Rows 2 Seeds per Acre 65,000 N (lb/ac) 143 P2O5 (lb/ac) 45 K2O (lb/ac) 13 Precipitation (in) 34 Irrigation (in) Herbicide 1.5 oz/ac of Valor in Fall Applied Verdict at label rate at planting Mean C.V. % 3.5 P>f (hybrid) L.S.D. Trial Notes Numerous rain events hampered early plant growth and development. One application of Transform was applied for aphids. In addition to N-P-K applied to test, 6 lb/ac of S lb/ac of Mg was also applied at planting. Soil Type Tillage Houston clay Disk, standard tillage Cooperator: Chad Radke , Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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 Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu Previous Crop Corn 13

14 D'Hanis/Hondo Hybrid Days to 50% Flower Plant Height (in) Head Ex (in) Lodging Moisture Test Weight (lbs/bu) Yield * (lbs/acre) DEKALB DKS ,463 REV ,121 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,036 NuTech GS ,975 REV ,915 Golden Acres ,897 DEKALB DKS ,871 NuTech GS ,803 DEKALB DKS ,798 Pioneer 83P ,704 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,636 REV ,551 Pioneer 83P ,539 Alta AG ,533 Alta AG ,438 NuTech GS ,380 Golden Acres ,373 Alta AG ,299 Alta AG ,236 Golden Acres ,216 Advanta Research XG ,171 Integra G ,135 Integra G ,032 Alta AG ,016 Advanta Research XG ,805 Mycogen 1G ,784 Advanta Research XG ,681 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx *Yields highlighted 9 in yellow are not significantly different 14.3(L.S.D., p=0.05) 53.7 from the top ranked 4,630 hybrid. Advanta Research XG ,444 Alta AG ,134 NuTech GS ,486 14

15 D'Hanis/Hondo Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Agronomic information Plant Date 3/26/2015 Harvest Date 7/29/2015 Irrigated Yes Row Spacing (in) 30 Number of Rows 2 Seeds per Acre 80,000 N (lb/ac) 122 P2O5 (lb/ac) 50 K2O (lb/ac) 0 Precipitation (in) Irrigation (in) 0 Herbicide Dual II Magnum at label rate Mean P>f (hybrid) L.S.D. 71 C.V. % Trial Notes Timely rain events eliminated any need for irrigation. Test was sprayed with Transform at label rate for aphids & Bidren at label rate for head worms and stinkbugs. Appreciation is expressed to Mr. Wayne Scholtz, retired Medina County CEA for collecting flowering data and monitoring test. Soil Type Tillage Knippa clay Chiseled in spring, disked twice Cooperator: Bob Clary & Sons , Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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 Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu Previous Crop Wheat 15

16 Monte Alto (Full Irrigated) Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) DEKALB DKS ,625 DEKALB DKS ,284 Gayland Ward ,262 Gayland Ward EXP ,961 Alta AG ,860 Integra G ,851 Pioneer 83P ,793 Alta AG ,667 Anzu Genetica AG ,665 Gayland Ward EXP ,621 Gayland Ward ,517 Alta AG ,489 Integra G ,489 REV ,489 Advanta Research XG ,489 Advanta Research XG ,462 DEKALB DKS ,445 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,413 REV ,321 Alta AG ,318 Gayland Ward EXP ,292 Alta AG ,278 Advanta Research XG ,243 Pioneer 83P ,088 Anzu Genetica AG ,084 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,007 Gayland Ward *Yields highlighted 4 in yellow are not 8significantly different 15.7(L.S.D., p=0.05) 56.0 from the top ranked 3,975 hybrid. Gayland Ward ,961 Gayland Ward EXP ,951 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx ,906 Gayland Ward EXP ,887 Advanta Research XG ,820 Mycogen 1G ,715 Gayland Ward EXP ,609 REV ,505 Gayland Ward EXP ,434 Anzu Genetica AG ,215 Gayland Ward ,173 Gayland Ward EXP ,105 Anzu Genetica AG ,014 Anzu Genetica AG 4620B ,707 Alta AG ,681 16

17 Monte Alto (Full Irrigated) Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Agronomic information Plant Date 2/19/2015 Harvest Date 7/7/2015 Mean P>f (hybrid) L.S.D. 82 C.V. % , Irrigated Yes Row Spacing (in) 30 Number of Rows 2 Seeds per Acre 80,000 N (lb/ac) P2O5 (lb/ac) K2O (lb/ac) Precipitation (in) Irrigation (in) Herbicide Trial Notes Appreciation expressed to Juan Garza and Eddie Hernandez for assistance in conducting the test. Soil Type Tillage Previous Crop Cooperator: Rio Farms: Andy Scott Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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. For additional information contact: Dennis Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu

18 Monte Alto (Limited Irrigated) Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) DEKALB DKS ,642 Alta AG ,870 Gayland Ward ,791 DEKALB DKS ,674 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,544 Anzu Genetica AG ,116 Gayland Ward EXP ,098 DEKALB DKS ,067 Gayland Ward ,038 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,015 Alta AG ,010 Gayland Ward ,945 Sorghum Partners X ,916 Sorghum Partners SPX ,902 REV ,891 Integra G ,821 Pioneer 83P ,800 Mycogen 1G ,779 REV ,677 Integra G ,617 Golden Acres ,542 REV ,516 Alta AG ,478 Sorghum Partners SPX ,469 Gayland Ward EXP ,424 Pioneer 83P ,410 18

19 Monte Alto (Limited Irrigated) Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Gayland Ward EXP ,370 Sorghum Partners SP ,366 Advanta Research XG ,287 Alta AG ,152 Advanta Research XG ,061 PIFSV NORTENO ,045 Advanta Research XG ,006 Gayland Ward EXP ,997 Sorghum Partners SPX ,975 Gayland Ward EXP ,950 Gayland Ward ,943 Gayland Ward EXP ,917 Advanta Research XG ,811 Anzu Genetica AG ,803 Gayland Ward EXP ,797 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx ,755 Gayland Ward ,585 PIFSV HUASTECO ,533 Alta AG ,479 Gayland Ward EXP ,834 19

20 Monte Alto (Limited Irrigated) Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Agronomic information Plant Date 2/19/2015 Harvest Date 7/7/2015 Mean P>f (hybrid) L.S.D. 80 C.V. % , Irrigated Yes Row Spacing (in) 30 Number of Rows 2 Seeds per Acre 55,000 N (lb/ac) P2O5 (lb/ac) K2O (lb/ac) Precipitation (in) Irrigation (in) Herbicide Trial Notes Appreciation expressed to Juan Garza and Eddie Hernandez for assistance in conducting the test. Soil Type Tillage Previous Crop Cooperator: Rio Farms: Andy Scott Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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. For additional information contact: Dennis Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu

21 Perryton Hybrid Days to 50% Flower Plant Height (in) Head Ex (in) Lodging Moisture Test Weight (lbs/bu) Yield * (lbs/acre) Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx ,852 DEKALB DKS ,408 REV ,218 Browning Challenger BMX II ,205 Alta Seeds AG ,002 DEKALB DKS ,996 DEKALB DKS ,848 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,656 Pioneer 84P ,485 Golden Acres 2990C ,480 Alta Seeds AG ,435 Alta Seeds AG ,330 Golden Acres ,293 Browning CHALLENGER BMX ,176 Advanta Research XG ,971 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,945 Advanta Research XG ,910 Alta Seeds AG ,872 Advanta Research XG ,855 Alta Seeds AG ,835 Golden Acres ,763 Alta Seeds AG ,685 Alta Seeds AG ,667 Golden Acres 4980B ,610 21

22 Perryton Hybrid Days to 50% Flower Plant Height (in) Head Ex (in) Lodging Moisture Test Weight (lbs/bu) Yield * (lbs/acre) REV ,526 Golden Acres ,329 Browning 775 W ,295 Alta Seeds AG ,261 Advanta Research XG ,233 Alta Seeds AG ,930 Alta Seeds AG ,906 22

23 Perryton Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Plant Date 6/3/2015 Harvest Date 12/10/2015 Irrigated Agronomic information Row Spacing (in) 30 Number of Rows 1 Seeds per Acre 60,000 N (lb/ac) 50 P2O5 (lb/ac) 30 K2O (lb/ac) Yes Precipitation (in) Irrigation (in) 9 Herbicide 1.5 Pints of Cinch with ATZ light for grass and broadleaf control Mean P>f (hybrid) L.S.D. 61 C.V. % Trial Notes Soil tests showed there was a residual 50 lbs of N at 12 inches prior to 2015 inputs. Transform was sprayed at 4oz/acre at flag leaf for aphid control. There were no in season tillage or fertilizer applications due to wetter than normal conditions. Soil Type Tillage Pullman Clay 1.3 Ridge Tilled, rolling cultivator was used to incoporate wheat stubble Cooperator: Monty Wright , ,624.6 Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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 Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu Previous Crop Wheat 23

24 Thrall Hybrid Days to 50% Flower Plant Height (in) Head Ex (in) Lodging Moisture Test Weight (lbs/bu) Yield * (lbs/acre) DEKALB DKS ,131 REV ,761 Alta Seeds AG ,684 DEKALB DKS ,606 REV ,461 Alta Seeds AG ,231 NuTech GS ,055 NuTech GS ,015 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx ,912 Mycogen 1G ,901 Integra G ,804 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx ,795 NuTech GS ,773 REV ,508 Golden Acres ,425 DEKALB DKS ,388 Alta Seeds AG ,368 Golden Acres ,231 Mycogen E ,139 Advanta Research XG ,085 Advanta Research XG ,927 Integra G ,873 Alta Seeds AG ,854 Advanta Research XG ,696 Advanta Research XG ,593 Golden Acres ,569 Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx ,510 Alta Seeds AG ,467 Alta Seeds AG ,288 Alta Seeds AG ,116 DEKALB DKS ,027 NuTech GS ,090 24

25 Thrall Hybrid Days to Plant Head Ex Lodging Moisture Test Weight Yield * 50% Flower Height (in) (in) (lbs/bu) (lbs/acre) Plant Date 3/30/2015 Harvest Date 8/11/2015 Irrigated Agronomic information No Row Spacing (in) 38 Number of Rows 2 Seeds per Acre 65,000 N (lb/ac) 220 P2O5 (lb/ac) 45 K2O (lb/ac) 23 Precipitation (in) Irrigation (in) Herbicide Applied 1.3 pt/a of Medal EC + 1 lb of Atrazine qt/a of glyphosate, pre-emerge Mean P>f (hybrid) L.S.D. 74 C.V. % Trial Notes The test block is usually strip-tilled prior to planting, however due to wet field conditions, the test was not strip-tilled. Instead, the test was planted in last year's beds and herbicides were applied pre-emerge. Large rain events delayed the optimum planting date approximately 3 weeks. Continued rain events after planting delayed early plant growth and development. 1.5 lb/a of Zinc was applied sidedress. Transform was applied at label rate for control of aphids. Soil Type Tillage Burleson clay None, old beds were used , ,283.2 Cooperator: Stiles Farm Foundation, Ryan Collett Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 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 Pietsch dpietsch@ag.tamu.edu Previous Crop Corn 25

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