FIRST Harvest: Corn and Soybean Summaries by Region

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November 9, 2007

Results by region
In this final issue of the F.I.R.S.T. Harvest Reports, you'll find regional summaries for all the plots tested this year. The summaries offer side-by-side comparisons of how a hybrid or variety fared in multiple locations within a region. To view maps of the regions these harvest reports cover, click on the links below.

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Wet soils delayed planting at the Cottonwood, MN, plot. The field had good emergence and early growth, but experienced dry conditions from late June through early August. Good fall rains helped finish the crop. Average yield was 187.8 bu./acre and 188.9 bu./acre on the early season and full-season tests, respectively.
Cottonwood, MN - Early Season Test
Cottonwood, MN - Full-Season Test

At the Redwood Falls, MN, plot, growing conditions were good until the weather turned dry in mid-June. A 5-in. rain in August helped boost the yield. Average yield was 183.1 bu./acre and 186.3 bu./acre on the early season and full-season tests, respectively.
Redwood Falls, MN - Early Season Test
Redwood Falls, MN - Full-Season Test

Falls rains and heat helped boost yields and matured the plants earlier than normal at the Jackson, MN, location. Average yield was 195.6 bu./acre on the early season test and 183.1 bu./acre on the full-season test.
Jackson, MN - Early Season Test
Jackson, MN - Full-Season Test

Warm spring weather with good moisture resulted in fast emergence and early growth at the Jeffers, MN, plot. A 6-in. rain in August enhanced kernel size. Average yield was 178.6 bu./acre and 172.7 bu./acre on the early season and full-season tests, respectively.
Jeffers, MN - Early Season Test
Jeffers, MN - Full-Season Test

This was the sixth year for corn-on-corn at the Eyota, MN, location. Excess rain this fall delayed harvest until Oct. 30. Average yield was 182.2 bu./acre on the early season test and 180.8 bu./acre on the full-season test.
Eyota, MN - Early Season Test
Eyota, MN - Full-Season Test

Sunny days in June and July helped promote excellent plant growth at the Kasson, MN, plot. Overall, this location had a super average yield of 211.3 bu./acre and 219.7 bu./acre on the early season and full-season tests, respectively.
Kasson, MN - Early Season Test
Kasson, MN - Full-Season Test

This was the second year for corn at the Cannon Falls, MN, location. Growing conditions were acceptable, however, a wet fall dealyed harvest. Average yield was 193.5 bu./acre on the early season test and 196.9 bu./acre on the full-season test.
Cannon Falls, MN - Early Season Test
Cannon Falls, MN - Full-Season Test

At the Madison Lake, MN, plot, growing conditions were good until the weather turned dry in mid-June. Nice rain in August helped make the crop. Average yield was 185.6 bu./acre and 186.6 bu./acre on the early season and full-season tests, respectively.
Madison Lake, MN - Early Season Test
Madison Lake, MN - Full-Season Test

Spring growing conditions were ideal at the Austin, MN, location. A high number of corn rootworm beetles were noted in late summer. Average yield was 193.8 bu./acre on the early season test and 192.8 bu./acre on the full-season test.
Austin, MN - Early Season Test
Austin, MN - Full-Season Test

It was a perfect spring with good soil conditions, good moisture and warm weather at the Hector, MN, plot. July was dry, then good rains fell in August and continued through to harvest on Oct. 24. Average yield was 158.4 bu./acre and 159.4 bu./acre on the early season and full-season tests, respectively.
Hector, MN - Early Season Test
Hector, MN - Full-Season Test

Timely rains helped produce a nice corn crop at the Glencoe, MN, location. Average yield was 193.3 bu./acre on the early season test and 197.4 bu./acre on the full-season test.
Glencoe, MN - Early Season Test
Glencoe, MN - Full-Season Test

Many corn growers have capitalized on the benefits a non-selective herbicide system, such as the Liberty/LibertyLink system.

Liberty controls over 120 grasses and broadleaf weeds, including the tough ones like woolly cupgrass, waterhemp, cocklebur, lambsquarters, foxtail and velvetleaf.

Liberty also is a great choice for managing glyphosate-resistant and tolerant weeds.

Three growers in the northern Corn Belt F.I.R.S.T^® trials reported top yields on LibertyLink hybrids ranging from 211.6 to 233.3 bushels per acre. LibertyLink is available in all Herculex and Agrisure CB/LL hybrids.

For more information on the Liberty/LibertyLink system, visit www.BayerGrowingStrong.com.

F.I.R.S.T. SOYBEAN PROGRESS REPORT
Illinois
Illinois North Central - Soybeans
Illinois South Central - Soybeans
Illinois North - Soybeans

Iowa
Iowa South Central - Soybeans
Iowa North Central - Soybeans
Iowa North - Soybeans

Minnesota
Minnesota South - Soybeans
Minnesota South Central - Soybeans
Minnesota Central - Soybeans

South Dakota and Nebraska
South Dakota Northeast - Soybeans
South Dakota East Central - Soybeans
South Dakota Southeast - Soybeans

Growers are learning a fungicide can do more than protect their crop from disease; it also can help boost yields. Stratego^® fungicide, with XLERATE Technology, has two chemistries working together to increase yields while fighting disease.

The XLERATE Technology helps delay the aging of corn plant leaves, essentially extending the standard growing season. In turn, these greener, healthier plants are able to offer growers higher yields. Stratego helps growers gain an average of 10 more bushels of corn per acre than untreated corn.

For more vigorous plants and more bountiful yields, think strategically. Think Stratego.

For more information on Stratego, visit: www.BayerGrowingStrong.com.

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