PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL
DENT CORN HYBRIDS
IN INDIANA, 1996-1999

October 1999
Bulletin  No. B-785

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Location Information

Location Map

Growing Season

Experimental Methods

Presentation and Interpretation of Results

1999 Rainfall and Growing Degree Day Summary for Test Locations

Performance Data

Tables 1A - 1D, Northern Sandy Loams

Tables 2A - 2D, Northern Loams and Clay Loams, Regular Population

Tables 3A - 3D, Northern Loams and Clay Loams, High Population and Fertility

Tables 4A - 4D, Central Clay Loams, Regular Population

Tables 5A - 5D, Central Clay Loams, High Population and Fertility

Tables 6A - 6D, Southern Silt Loams, Regular Population

Tables 7A - 7D, Southern Silt Loams, High Population and Fertility

Sources of Seed for Performance Trials

Brand-Hybrid Index

Other university testing
http://www.ksu.edu/kscpt/nccec/ - This site provides links to agricultural crop variety testing information from several states.


Application for Entry Form - 2000 Purdue Corn Performance Trials

Test Sites and Populations; Plans and Rules for 2000

Overview of the program and changes since last year

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Sincere appreciation is extended to Tom Boyd, Paul DeVries, James Haynes, Mark Kissel, Ed Ripberger, Tom Ripberger, Joe Russell, and Crop Fertility Specialists managers Marvin Miller and Jon Lawyer for their assistance with establishing and carrying out the performance tests on their private farms.  Appreciation is also extended to Jim Beaty, Don Biehle, Jon Leuck, and their supporting staff for assistance with the performance trials at the regional Purdue Agricultural Centers. Special thanks to Andy Montgomery of AgriGold for providing seed for border and buffer.