2014 Small Grain Field Day Report
Chowan Robeson
Rowan Union Washington
From the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association:
The North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association administers the assessment collected from Small
Grain Farmers across the state to promote Education, Research and Marketing. Over 50% of funds
collected are used for research on all aspects of small grain production including variety
development, insects, disease, and nutrient needs to make small grain production profitable. We are
glad to work with NC State University researchers to provide unbiased quality research.
In 2014 we joined with NC State University in funding an Extension Associate position to help make
our field day tests/data collected more useful and accessible to our farmers. Josh Edgell, has been
hired for this position and we are happy to have him on board for his first full year as Extension
Associate. We look forward to seeing his work and ideas at next year’s field days.
Sincerely,
Dan Weathington, Executive Director
NC Small Grain Growers Association
T
o the Growers:
he 2013-2014 season, presented unique challenges for small grain growers. From the lack
of rain early, to the surplus of rain late in the season, Hessian fly pressure we saw in
Robeson, to isolated freeze damage, or the environmentally driven nutrient deficiencies
realized across the state: this year’s challenges were overcome, resulting in higher than
average yields for North Carolina.
The purpose of the small grain field day program is to aid the growers of the state with
management issues. We are here for the growers. A special appreciation is given to those
who assisted this year through the donation of time, land, materials and support. We thank
those of you who attended this year and invite you back in 2015. We welcome any
feedback you may have for the field day program. Please feel free contact your local
agricultural extension agent or the North Carolina State University specialists and small
grain extension staff.
Table of Contents
The Northeast Ag-Expo ................................................................................................................ 1
The Official Variety Test ...................................................................................................................................3
Variety Strip Trial .............................................................................................................................................5
Product Test .....................................................................................................................................................7
Southern Piedmont ..................................................................................................................... 8
The Official Variety Test ................................................................................................................................ 10
Planting Date Trial......................................................................................................................................... 12
Seed Treatment Trial..................................................................................................................................... 14
Quick-Sol Test ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Product Test .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Central Piedmont ...................................................................................................................... 18
The Official Variety Test ................................................................................................................................ 20
Product Test .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Broadcast versus Drilled Planting ................................................................................................................. 23
Quick-Sol Test ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Coastal Plains ............................................................................................................................ 25
The Official Variety Test ................................................................................................................................ 27
Foliar Enhancement Trial .............................................................................................................................. 29
Insecticide Trial ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Palisade Trial ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Broadcast versus Drilled Planting ................................................................................................................. 33
Tidewater.................................................................................................................................. 34
The Official Variety Test ................................................................................................................................ 36
Nitrogen Timing Trial .................................................................................................................................... 38
Product Test .................................................................................................................................................. 40
Multi-Site Tests ......................................................................................................................... 41
2014 Wheat Variety Performance & Recommendations ............................................................................. 42
Monty’s Liquid Carbon Impact on Wheat Yield ............................................................................................ 44
Quick-Sol Impact on Wheat Yield ................................................................................................................. 48
Wheat Fungicide Chemistry and Timing ....................................................................................................... 51
Product Test .................................................................................................................................................. 53
The Northeast Ag-Expo
Chowan County, NC
This year the Northeast Ag-Expo was held in Tyner, North Carolina on a farm operated by C.A. Perry
and Son. Disease and insect pressure was low and yields were above average. There were over 100
attendees participated in the Expo. Presentations were given on research plots that included a
variety trial, new product test (fungicides, yield enhancers, and growth regulators), planting date and
growing degree days, head scab, and weed management.
Agent Information: Al Wood, Pasquotank County
Paul Smith, Gates County
Phone: (252) 338-3954
Phone: (252) 357-1400
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The Northeast Ag-Expo Team expresses our appreciation to
C.A. Perry and Son, Chowan Farms Division
as the Extension Cooperator of the 2014 Northeast Ag-Expo Small Grains Field day.
We would also like to thank NCDA&CS for providing the trailers used during the event.
We like to acknowledge all of the event sponsors:
Signature Sponsors
Exhibitor/Sponsor
The North Carolina Small Grain Growers
Association
A.R. Chesson Metal Building Division
AgriMaxx Wheat
Bayer Crop Science
Diamond Level
Camden County Farm Bureau
B&S Enterprises
Carolina East Insurance Associates, Inc.
BB&T
Chowan County Farm Bureau
C&R Equipment Company
Coastal Agrobusiness
East Coast Equipment
Crabbe Aviation
PNC Bank
Crop Production Services
Currituck County Farm Bureau
Platinum Level
Dupont
AgCarolina Farm Credit
Gates County Farm Bureau
Craft Air Services
Johnny Gregory Truck Bodies
Pioneer
Meherrin Chemical
Pasquotank County Farm Bureau
Perquimans County Farm Bureau
Gold Level
Progeny Ag Products, Christian Overton
BASF
Southern States
North Carolina Soybean Producers Association
Syngenta
Perdue
United Rental
Unisouth Genetics
Willmar Fabrication, Jeff Harris
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The Official Variety Test
Carrie Brinton – Official Variety Testing Program Director
Location:
Planted:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
White Hat Seed Farms
October 28, 2013
23 seed/ row foot
Roanoke loam
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Harvest Date:
Conventional Tillage
Preplant – 66 lb N/ac
Topdress – 112 lb N/ac
June 19, 2014
Introduction
Each year the OVT program tests experimental and commercially available small grain varieties across the
state. This year, the program’s wheat testing trials occurred at six locations, one of which was at White Hat
Seed Farm in Perquimans County. Presented here, as part of the 2013-2014 Field Day Report, are the results
of the commercially available wheat varieties. The full report can be found at www.ncovt.com. While local
OVT results are important, the best recommendations are the multiyear statewide averaged data that can be
found on page 42 and at www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/variety-performance.html.
Methods
The OVT program utilizes a replicated randomized, complete block design. Each plot consisted of eight rows
spaced 7.5 inches apart. Production practices were uniform across all varieties at each location and were in
according with best management practices. Soil sampling insured adequate fertilizer and lime applications.
These trials were only sprayed for cereal leaf beetle, where needed, in order to collect pest resistance data.
Results
The Perquimans County OVT results are shown in Table 1. These are only the commercially available varieties.
For more information on the OVT’s protocols and experimental varieties please visit www.ncovt.com.
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Table 1: Performance of winter wheat varieties - Perquimans County, 2014
Brand Variety or Variety
Yield
bu/a
Test Wt
lb/bu
Pioneer 26R41
62.9 **
Beck's 129
59.0 *
Pioneer 26R20
58.8 *
UniSouth Genetics USG 3523
58.0 *
AgriMAXX 438
57.9 *
UniSouth Genetics USG 3251
57.5
UniSouth Genetics USG 3013
57.4
SY Harrison
57.3
Pioneer 26R10
57.1
AgriMAXX 413
56.9
UniSouth Genetics USG 3438
56.8
Beck's 135
56.4
UniSouth Genetics USG 3404
56.1
AgriMAXX 415
56.0
Dyna-Gro Shirley
55.3
UniSouth Genetics USG 3993
55.2
AgriMAXX 447
55.2
UniSouth Genetics USG 3201
55.1
Dyna-Gro 9012
54.9
Featherstone VA258
54.7
Progeny 870
54.6
Dyna-Gro 9223
53.9
Beck's 120
53.9
Southern States SS 8340
52.8
Southern States SS 8404
52.2
Pioneer 26R53
51.8
AgriMAXX 434
51.8
UniSouth Genetics USG 3120
51.7
UniSouth Genetics USG 3612
51.4
Southern States SS8870
51.4
UniSouth Genetics USG 3833
51.3
Pioneer 26R12
51.0
SY 9978
50.4
Beck's 113
50.3
Pioneer 25R32
50.3
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2038
50.2
AgriMAXX 427
50.0
NC Yadkin
49.9
Progeny 185
49.4
Progeny 357
48.8
Oakes
48.8
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2035
48.5
Southern States SS 8500
48.3
L-Brand 343
48.2
Progeny 117
47.5
Featherstone 73
47.5
Southern States SS 8412
47.1
NC Cape Fear
46.5
Roane
46.3
Progeny 125
44.8
Merl
42.7
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2026
41.6
Dyna-Gro Yorktown
41.0
Jamestown
36.5
MEAN
51.9
CV (%)
12.4
avg SEM
2.9
Variety F-value
5.6
Variety Pr>F
<0.001
avg LSD (p=0.10)
5.4
df LSD
214**
**Highest yielder. *Not significantly different from highest yielder.
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57.2
56.6
56.5
56.4
57.0
56.4
55.7
55.8
56.6
55.4
55.2
56.4
56.9
57.6
56.2
58.7
57.3
56.7
57.2
56.7
55.6
56.1
55.7
57.1
56.1
57.3
55.7
55.8
55.7
57.5
56.2
57.1
56.3
56.6
57.0
56.5
56.4
56.7
56.8
55.3
58.2
56.5
57.3
55.6
55.5
56.5
56.4
56.3
58.7
53.9
56.7
55.1
55.7
57.6
56.5
Variety Strip Trial
Al Wood – Cooperative Extension, Pasquotank County
Previous Crop:
Planted:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Tillage:
Corn
November 21, 2013
33 tested
26-30 seed/row foot
Turbo-Tilled
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Insecticides:
Fungicides:
Harvest Date:
Preplant – 25 lb N/ac
Split - 90 lb N/ac + Black Label
Glyfos X-tra+Sharpen
Harmony Extra
Tombstone
Quilt Xcel
June 25, 2014
Introduction
Small grain variety selection is a crucial decision for growers as a variety’s resistance to insect and disease
pressure declines over time. Phasing out older varieties and choosing the most current, high-yielding, varieties
will help insure a productive season. The data presented here, along with the Official Variety Test Report, will
guide growers into choosing the most productive varieties for their location. It is recommended that growers
plant at least three varieties to reduce the risk of crop failure from pest, disease, and freeze damage
Methods
This strip trial consisted of 33 varieties and was performed in Pasquotank County. All varieties were planted
in 200 foot strips on November 21, 2013. Twenty-five pounds of nitrogen was applied preplant and 90
pounds of nitrogen was split applied in combination with Black Label ZN at 1 gal/ac. Variety means are
presented in Figure 3 and Figure 4.
Results
Twenty-two of the 33 varieties produced yields over 90 bushels per acre (Figure 1). The highest yielding
variety was Great Heart GT 931, while the lowest was USG 3251. Test weights ranged from 56.7-60.5 lb/bu,
with the highest variety being DynaGrow 9223 (Figure 2). While this trial was unreplicated, this data, along
with the information on page 42, can be used to pick favorable varieties for your location.
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Fig. 1: 2014 Pasquotank variety strip trial yield
Fig. 2: 2014 Pasquotank variety strip trial test weight
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Product Test
Randy Weisz – Crop Science, NCSU
Location:
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
Medlin Farms
Soybeans
November 6, 2013
Pioneer 26R20
1.5 million seeds per acre
Altavista fine sandy loam
Minimal tillage, turbo till
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Insecticides:
Fungicides:
Harvest Date:
March 6 – 120 lb N/ac
Harmony Extra ST
Osprey
Karate
Twinline
June 11, 2014
Introduction
The 2013-2014 product test included soil conditioners, yield enhancers and growth regulators. Below,
represents the results from the NE Ag-Expo product test. An in-depth statewide review can be found on page
53 and online at www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/_Pubs/OnFarm/No35Prod2014.pdf
Results
Initial stands were a bit irregular, but wheat growth in the spring was excellent. Final yields were all close to
100 bushels per acre (Figure 3). Treatment yields were not statistically different from the check.
Fig 3: Yield results for
the wheat product test
as part of the Northeast
Ag Expo in Chowan
County, NC. RED bar is
the check. BLUE bars
show product yield. All
yields
are
not
statistically different
from the check.
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Southern Piedmont
Union County, NC
The Southern Piedmont field day was held in Unionville, NC on Medlin Farms. Little-to-no disease
and insect pressure was observed this year and yields were above average. There were
approximately 100 growers, university, USDA, and industry representatives in attendance. This
location hosted a variety of trials including the Official Variety Test, seed treatment test, planting
date strip trial, new products and fungicides test, and a head scab test. Other presentations included
Italian Ryegrass control and developing freeze tolerant varieties.
Agent Information: Andrew Baucom, Union County
Jessica Morgan, Anson County
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Phone: (704) 283-3739
Phone: (704) 694-2415
The Southern Piedmont Field Day Team expresses our appreciation to
Medlin Farms
as the Extension Cooperator of the 2014 Southern Piedmont Field Day.
We would like to thank the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association for the primary
funding of this program.
The Field Day Team would like to acknowledge the follow companies for their donations of
chemicals, seed, services and support that make our program possible:
Pioneer
Bayer Crop Science
Crop Protection Sevices
Southern States
BASF
Farm Bureau of Union County
H&H Farm Machine
Baucom Family Farms
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The Official Variety Test
Carrie Brinton – Official Variety Testing Program Director
Location:
Previous Crop:
Planted:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Medlin Farms
Soybeans
November 6, 2013
23 seed/ row foot
Badin loam
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Harvest Date:
No-Till
Preplant: 4 ton/ac poultry litter
Topdress: 60lb N/ac
Harmony
June 11, 2014
Introduction
Each year the OVT program tests experimental and commercially available small grain varieties across the
state. This year, the program’s wheat testing trials occurred at six locations, including Medlin Farms in Union
County. Presented here, as part of the 2013-2014 Field Day Report, are the results of the commercially
available wheat varieties. The full report can be found at www.ncovt.com. While local OVT results are
important, the best recommendations for choosing varieties are the statewide multiyear averaged data found
on page 42 and at www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/variety-performance.html
Methods
The OVT program utilizes a replicated randomized, complete block design. Each plot consisted of eight rows
spaced 7.5 inches apart. Production practices were uniform across all varieties at each location and were in
according with best management practices. Soil sampling insured adequate fertilizer and lime applications.
These trials were only sprayed for cereal leaf beetle, where needed, in order to collect pest resistance data.
Results
The Union County OVT results are shown in Table 1. These are only the commercially available varieties. For
more information on the OVT’s protocols and experimental varieties please visit www.ncovt.com.
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Table 1. Performance of winter wheat varieties - Union County, 2014
Brand Variety or Variety
Yield
bu/ac
Test Wt
lb/bu
Beck's 129
76.6 **
UniSouth Genetics USG 3612
75.1 *
UniSouth Genetics USG 3993
74.7 *
Progeny 117
72.7 *
UniSouth Genetics USG 3120
72.4 *
AgriMAXX 438
71.3 *
Dyna-Gro 9223
70.9 *
Southern States SS 8870
70.9 *
Progeny 357
70.6 *
Featherstone VA258
70.6 *
Pioneer 26R10
69.5 *
Progeny 870
68.6 *
AgriMAXX 413
68.5 *
UniSouth Genetics USG 3013
68.3 *
Pioneer 26R41
67.7 *
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AgriMAXX 447
67.1 *
SY Harrison
66.8 *
Progeny 125
66.6 *
Progeny 185
66.6 *
Beck's 135
66.1 *
Dyna-Gro Shirley
66.1 *
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2035
66.0 *
UniSouth Genetics USG 3404
65.8
Southern States SS 8404
65.8
UniSouth Genetics USG 3833
65.7
Pioneer 26R20
64.7
SY 9978
64.6
Southern States SS 8500
64.5
AgriMAXX 427
63.2
AgriMAXX 415
63.0
Pioneer 26R53
62.8
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2038
62.7
Pioneer 25R32
62.5
Oakes
62.2
Beck's 113
61.6
UniSouth Genetics USG 3523
60.8
Southern States SS 8412
60.5
AgriMAXX 434
60.1
Beck's 120
59.9
Pioneer 26R12
59.9
Dyna-Gro Yorktown
59.1
UniSouth Genetics USG 3438
58.9
NC Yadkin
58.3
UniSouth Genetics USG 3251
57.7
L-Brand 343
56.2
UniSouth Genetics USG 3201
56.1
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2026
54.9
Featherstone 73
54.8
Merl
53.5
Dyna-Gro 9012
53.5
Southern States SS 8340
52.3
Jamestown
52.0
NC Cape Fear
49.8
Roane
48.8
MEAN
63.5
CV (%)
16.2
avg SEM
4.6
Variety F-value
2.1
Variety Pr>F
<0.001
avg LSD (p=0.10)
10.7
df LSD
213
**Highest yielder. *Not significantly different from highest yielder.
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Test weight data not available.
59.9
59.7
61.5
60.1
61.1
56.9
61.4
56.0
59.4
59.4
61.0
60.1
60.1
60.8
61.6
−
59.4
59.5
60.6
60.5
56.6
61.2
58.9
62.1
60.6
60.9
57.2
60.7
55.9
61.6
60.6
61.6
61.1
61.6
60.3
59.9
61.2
58.2
59.3
61.5
59.8
60.5
58.5
60.3
61.2
59.5
60.1
56.3
60.9
58.9
56.2
57.1
61.6
61.6
59.9
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Planting Date Trial
Andrew Baucom - Cooperative Extension, Union County
Jessica Morgan – Cooperative Extension, Anson County
Location:
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Seeding Rate:
Plant Date:
Seeding Rate:
Plant Date:
Medlin Farms
Soybeans
October 29, 2013
24 seeds/row ft
November 12, 2013
30 seeds/row ft
November 25, 2013
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Harvest Date:
36 seeds/row ft
Tarrus gravelly silty clay loam
No-till
Preplant: 4 ton/ac poultry litter
Top dress: 60lb N/ac
Harmony
June 11, 2014
Introduction
Developing as many fall tillers as possible is critical to achieving high yields. Planting date is critical to this,
however, a grower must balance wheat planting with the harvest of other crops as well as trying to avoid fall
insect and disease issues. It is recommended to plant approximately one week before the 30-year average
local freeze date. This allows the crop to establish early tillers while the impending cold weather will reduce
insect and disease pressure. While this is ideal, late planting is often required due to ongoing harvest this time
of year. Increasing the seeding rate by 4-5% for each week planting is delayed is recommended.
Methods
In this unreplicated study, four varieties were planted at three different dates and seeding rates on seven inch
row spacing. The four varieties include Coker Oakes, Dyna-Gro Shirley, Featherstone VA258 and Southern
States 8340. Coker Oakes and Featherstone VA258 are medium heading date varieties, while Dyna-Gro Shirley
and Southen States 8240 are late heading date varieties. The planting dates in this trial were October 29,
November 12, and November 25 and the seeding rates were 24, 30, and 36 seeds per row foot respectively.
Recommended seeding rates were increased by 20% to accomendate no-till planting. The later planted dates
had seeding rates increased by 25% (November 12) and 50% (November 25).
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Fig. 1: 2014
Planting Date
Trial Yield
Results
Overall, yields were high for all varieties across all planting dates (Figure 1). Dyna-Gro Shirley had the highest
yield for all planting dates. Featherstone VA 258 had the lowest yields across all planting dates except the
November 25 planting in which Coker Oakes was the lowest yielding.
Each variety’s test weight was above 60 lb/bu across all planting dates (Figure 2). Dyna-Gro Shirley and
Featherstone had the lowest test weight, while Coker Oakes and SS 8340 had similarly high test weights for
the October 29 and November 12 plantings. Southern States 8340 had the highest test weight for the lastest
planting date followed by Coker Oakes and Featherstone VA 258 with Dyna-Gro Shirley having the lowest.
Fig. 2: 2014
Planting Date Trial
Test Weight
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Seed Treatment Trial
Andrew Baucom - Cooperative Extension, Union County
Jessica Morgan – Cooperative Extension, Anson County
Location
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Medlin Farms
Soybeans
November 12, 2013
30 seeds per row foot
Tarrus gravelly silty clay
loam
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Harvest Date:
No-till
Preplant: 4 ton/ac poultry litter
Top dress: 60lb N/ac
Harmony
June 11, 2014
Introduction
Changes in field-crop production over the years such as the adaptaion of no-till practices, using wheat as a
cover crop, and early planting have led to Hessian fly problems. One method to combat this is the use systemic
insecticidal seed treatments. These seed tretments may reduce fall Hessian fly damage. While effective, the
economics of their use should be considered.
Methods
Two varieties, Featherstone VA258 and USG 3120, were planted on November 12, 2013 at 30 seeds per row
foot. Each variety had 2 insecticdial seed treatments, Gaucho and Cruiser, and an untreated check. Each
treatment was replicated five times. Hessian fly resistance is rated as “poor” for Featherstone VA258 and
“good” for USG 3120 (see page 43). Nitrogen applications included 4 tons of poultry litter per acre and 60
pounds of nitrogen per acre topdress.
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Fig 3: 2014 Seed
Treatment Trial Yield
Results
Yields of both varieties were excellent (Figure 3). Consistent with having “poor” resistance to Hessian fly,
Featherstone VA258 tended to yield slightly better with insecticidal treatments (not statistically different).
Conversely, yield of USG 3120 which has “good” resistance was not affected by seed treatment.
While yield showed no differences, analysis of test weight proved different. The seed treatment had no effect
on test weight; however, USG 3120 had significantly higher test weight than Featherstone (Figure 4). This
agrees with test weight information on page 43 that shows Featherstone VA258 has below average test
weight, while USG 3120 has above average test weight.
Fig 4: 2014
Seed Treatment
Trial Test
Weight
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Quick-Sol Test
Randy Weisz – Crops Science, NCSU
Location
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Medlin Farms
Soybeans
November 12, 2013
Pioneer 26R20
1.5 million seeds per acre
Tarrus gravelly silty clay
loam
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Harvest Date:
No-till
Preplant: 4 ton/ac poultry litter
Topdress: 60lb N/ac
Harmony
June 11, 2014
Introduction
Quick-Sol, (QS) a soil and plant treatment product, was tested in two large scale studies this year. A full,
report is found on page 48 or online at www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/_Pubs/OnFarm/No33QS2014.pdf
Methods
Treatments consisted of 1) QS (24 oz per acre) applied on April 2; 2) adjacent untreated plots, 3) untreated
plots 33 ft from the QS application, and; 4)
check plots that were 50 ft from the QS
application. The test was replicated four
times.
Results
Average yield for the QS treatment was
78.1 bushels per acre, 78.8 for the
adjacent untreated plots that were 13 ft
from the QS, 82.5 for the untreated plots
that were 33 ft from the QS treatment, and
80.1 bushels per acre for the check plots
(Figure 5). Treatment differences were not
statistically significant.
Fig. 5: Average yield at Monroe, for QS (RED), the untreated check
(BLUE), and the untreated plots that were either 13 or 33 ft from
QS (BLACK).
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Product Test
Randy Weisz – Crop Science, NCSU
Location
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
Medlin Farms
Soybeans
November 12, 2013
Pioneer 26R20
1.5 million seeds per acre
Tarrus gravelly silty clay
loam
No-till
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Insecticides:
Fungicides:
Harvest Date:
Preplant: 4 ton/ac poultry litter
Top dress: 60lb N/ac
Harmony
Vibrance Extreme Seed Trt
Twinline
June 11, 2014
Introduction
Medlin Farms, in Union County, was one of the locations that hosted the 2013-2014 Product Test. This test
was comprised of soil conditioners, growth regulators and yield enhancers submitted by their parent
companies.
Results
Stands and crop growth were excellent. Final yields were all close to 100 bushels per acre (Figure 6). Treatment
yields were not statistically different from the check. To see the full report of the 2013-2014 Product Test
refer to page 53 or online at www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/_Pubs/OnFarm/No35Prod2014.pdf
Fig 6: Yield results for
the wheat product test
at Monroe, NC. RED bar
is the check. BLUE bars
show product yield. All
yields
are
not
statistically different
from the check.
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Central Piedmont
Rowan County, NC
The Central Piedmont field day was held at the Piedmont Research Station (PRS) in Rowan County.
Yields were high and disease and insect pressure was low. This location always provides a unique
variety of presentations, many of which are North Carolina State University graduate student
research projects. Presentations were given on a broadcast versus drilled planting test, new products
and fungicides, Environmentally Sound Nitrogen, the Official Variety Test, growing degree days and
planting date among others. Attendance this year was around 90 individuals from various aspects of
the small grain community.
Station Research Operations Manager: Joe Hampton
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Phone: (704) 278-2624
The research specialists and staff would like to acknowledge the
North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association
for their support of research that was presented at this year’s field day.
We would also like to thank the Staff of the Piedmont Research Station for all of their assistance
throughout the 2013-2014 season.
We extend our appreciation to the NCDA&CS for providing the trailers used during the event.
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The Official Variety Test
Carrie Brinton – Official Variety Testing Program Director
Location:
Previous Crop:
Planted:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
PRS
Soybeans
October 23, 2013
23 seed/ row foot
Davidson clay loam
No-Till
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Harvest Date:
Preplant – 30 lb N/ac
Topdress – 68 lb N/ac
Roundup
Finesse
June 17, 2014
Introduction
Each year the OVT program tests experimental and commercially available small grain varieties across the
state. Presented here, as part of the 2013-2014 Field Day Report, are the results of the commercially available
wheat varieties from Rowan County. The full report can be found at www.ncovt.com. While local OVT results
are important, the best recommendations are the statewide multiyear averaged data that is on page 42 and
can be found online at www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/variety-performance.html
Methods
The OVT program utilizes a replicated randomized, complete block design. Each plot consisted of eight rows
spaced 7.5 inches apart. Production practices were uniform across all varieties at each location and were in
according with best management practices. Soil sampling insured adequate fertilizer and lime applications.
These trials were only sprayed for cereal leaf beetle, where needed, in order to collect pest resistance data.
Results
The Union County OVT results are shown in Table 1. These are only the commercially available varieties. For
more information on the OVT’s protocols and experimental varieties please visit www.ncovt.com.
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Table 1. Performance of winter wheat varieties - Rowan County, 2014.
Brand Variety or Variety
Yield
bu/ac
Test Wt
lb/bu
Beck's 129
UniSouth Genetics USG 3833
AgriMAXX 438
Pioneer 26R10
Beck's 135
AgriMAXX 434
Dyna-Gro Shirley
UniSouth Genetics USG 3013
UniSouth Genetics USG 3404
Pioneer 26R53
Dyna-Gro 9223
UniSouth Genetics USG 3120
UniSouth Genetics USG 3251
Featherstone VA258
UniSouth Genetics USG 3523
Progeny 125
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2038
Dyna-Gro 9012
Southern States SS 8500
Pioneer 26R12
Pioneer 26R20
Progeny 357
AgriMAXX 415
Progeny 117
Merl
AgriMAXX 427
Southern States SS 8404
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2035
UniSouth Genetics USG 3612
Southern States SS8870
UniSouth Genetics USG 3993
Pioneer 26R41
AgriMAXX 447
Beck's 113
AgriMAXX 413
SY 9978
UniSouth Genetics USG 3201
Oakes
Featherstone 73
Progeny 185
Beck's 120
SY Harrison
Southern States SS 8412
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2026
Southern States SS 8340
NC Cape Fear
Progeny 870
UniSouth Genetics USG 3438
Dyna-Gro Yorktown
Pioneer 25R32
Jamestown
L-Brand 343
NC Yadkin
Roane
97.9
93.7
93.1
92.2
92.0
91.8
91.2
90.7
89.9
89.3
88.2
87.8
87.7
86.9
86.3
86.2
86.0
85.6
85.6
85.4
85.4
85.3
85.2
85.0
84.9
84.8
84.2
84.1
83.8
83.8
83.7
83.6
83.5
83.4
83.0
83.0
82.9
82.8
82.7
82.6
82.3
82.1
82.1
82.1
80.5
80.5
79.6
79.3
79.2
78.4
78.0
75.5
74.1
70.2
MEAN
CV (%)
avg SEM
Variety F-value
Variety Pr>F
avg LSD (p=0.10)
df LSD
84.6
8.2
3.1
4.0
<0.001
5.9
214
**
*
*
*
**Highest yielder. *Not significantly different from highest yielder.
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58.4
56.9
58.1
57.2
57.8
56.3
56.5
56.6
56.5
53.6
56.1
57.5
56.7
57.1
56.6
56.2
58.7
57.7
56.9
57.8
59.7
55.8
58.5
56.4
58.5
56.7
58.4
58.2
56.5
57.3
57.8
56.7
57.6
57.9
56.0
56.2
58.2
59.6
58.0
57.5
55.9
56.6
58.9
56.1
57.6
58.4
56.3
56.8
56.7
57.3
58.1
58.0
57.2
58.4
57.3
Product Test
Randy Weisz – Crop Science, NCSU
Location
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
PRS
Corn
September 16, 2013
Pioneer 26R20
1.5 million seeds per acre
Cecil sandy clay loam
No-till
Preplant: 30lb N/ac
Insecticides:
Feb 25: 100 lb N/ac
Roundup
Finesse
Vibrance Extreme Seed
Fungicides:
Harvest Date:
Twineline
June 15, 2014
Herbicides:
Trt
Introduction
The Piedmont Research Station hosted a third location for the 2013-2014 Product Test. This test was
comprised of soil conditioners, growth regulators and yield enhancers submitted by their parent companies.
Results
This year stands and crop growth were excellent. Final yields were all close to 85 bushels per acre (Figure 1).
Treatment yields were not statistically different from the check. To see the full report of the 2013-2014
Product Test refer to page 53 or online at www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/_Pubs/OnFarm/No35Prod2014.pdf
Fig 1: Yield results for the
wheat product test at
Salisbury, NC. RED bar is
the check. BLUE bars
show product yield. All
yields are not statistically
different from the check.
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Broadcast versus Drilled Planting
Randy Weisz – Crop Science, NCSU
Location
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
PRS
Soybeans
September 16, 2013
NC Yadkin
Lloyd clay loam
Turbo-Till
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Harvest Date:
Preplant: 30lb N
Feb 25: 100 lb N
Roundup
Finesse
June 15, 2014
Introduction
The ability to broadcast seed can reduce trips over a field, thus reducing fuel costs. However, this method of
seeding can result in uneven stands and reduced plant densities compared to drilled planting. It is
recommended to increase broadcast seeding rates by 30-35% percent to combat this issue.
Methods
In this test wheat yields were compared from drilled seeding and broadcast seeding. The drilled treatment
was planted at 1.5 million seeds per acre or approximately 22 seeds per row foot. Two broadcast treatments
were planted; one at 1.5 million seeds per acre and one approximately 30% higher at 1.9 million seeds per
acre. Each treatment received a total of 120 lbs of nitrogen per acre and was replicated three times.
Results
All treatments produced yields
over 80 bushels per acre (Figure
2). The two broadcast seeded
treatments yielded similarly,
averaging approximately 84
bushels per acre. This was
significantly lower than the
drilled treatment which had a
mean yield of 90 bushels per
acre.
Fig. 2: Drilled versus broadcast seeding yields
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Quick-Sol Test
Randy Weisz – Crop Science, NCSU
Location
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
PRS
Soybeans
October 16, 2013
NC Yadkin
1.5 million seeds per acre
Cecil sandy clay loam
Lloyd clay loam
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Harvest Date:
No-till
Preplant: 30 lb N/ac
Feb 25: 100 lb N/ac
Roundup
Finesse
June 15, 2014
Introduction
The second location for the Quick-Sol test was in Rowan County at the Piedmont Research station. Quick-Sol
is a plant and soil amendment advertised to increase crop productivity and soil fertility as well as reduce
irrigation requirements and ground water contamination. To view the full, more detailed, Quick-Sol report
please refer to page 48 or visit the North Carolina State University small grains website at
www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/_Pubs/OnFarm/No33QS2014.pdf
Methods
Treatments consisted of 1) QS (24 oz per acre) applied on April 2; 2) adjacent untreated plots, 3) untreated
plots 33 ft from the QS application, and; 4) check plots that were 50 ft from the QS application. The test was
replicated four times.
85
Results
80
Average yield for the QS treatment was 70.9
bushels per acre, compared to 71.0 for the
check, and 70.5 for the near untreated plots
(Figure 3). Yield differences between
treatments were not statistically significant.
75
70
65
60
Fig. 3 Average yield for Salisbury, for QS (Red), the untreated
check (Blue), and the untreated “near” (less than 70ft from QS)
.
treatment (Black)
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Coastal Plains
Robeson County, NC
The Robeson County field day was held in Pembroke, NC on Lacy Cummings’ Farm. With
approximately 90 people in attendance, presentations were given on topics including the Official
Variety Test, foliar yield enhancers, insecticides, Palisade, Head Scab and broadcast versus drilled
planting. Disease pressure was low this year; however Hessian fly was an issue. While this pressure
resulted in lower than average yields, it provided researchers a unique opportunity to rate varieties
for Hessian fly resistance. This information is valuable for future variety recommendations.
Agent Information: Mac Malloy, Robeson County
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Phone: (910) 671-3276
The Coastal Plains Field Day Team expresses our appreciation to
Lacy Cummings and staff
as the Extension Cooperator of the 2014 Southern Piedmont Field Day.
We would like to thank Dan Weathington and the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association
for their generous contributions to this program.
The Field Day Team would like to acknowledge the follow individuals for their assistance:
Carrie Brinton
Dr. Randy Weisz
Dr. Paul Murphy
Dr. Christina Cowger
Dr. Wesley Everman
Brandon Poole
Josh Edgell
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The Official Variety Test
Carrie Brinton – Official Variety Testing Program Director
Location:
Previous Crop:
Planted:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Lacy Cummings’ Farm
Soybeans
November 4, 2013
23 seed/ row foot
Rains sandy loam
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Harvest Date:
Conventional Tillage
Preplant – 42 lb N/ac
Topdress – 90 lb N/ac
T-Square
June 13, 2014
Introduction
Each year the OVT program tests experimental and commercially available small grain varieties across the
state. Presented here, as part of the 2013-2014 Field Day Report, are the results of the commercially available
wheat varieties from Robeson County. The full report can be found at www.ncovt.com. While local OVT results
are important, the best recommendations are the multiyear statewide averaged data found on page 42 and
at www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/variety-performance.html.
Methods
The OVT program utilizes a replicated randomized, complete block design. Each plot consisted of eight rows
spaced 7.5 inches apart. Production practices were uniform across all varieties at each location and were in
according with best management practices. Soil sampling insured adequate fertilizer and lime applications.
These trials were only sprayed for cereal leaf beetle, where needed, in order to collect pest resistance data.
Results
The Robeson County OVT results are shown in Table 1. These are only the commercially available varieties.
For more information on the OVT’s protocols and experimental varieties please visit www.ncovt.com.
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Table 1. Performance of winter wheat varieties - Robeson County, 2014.
Brand Variety or Variety
Pioneer 26R41
Pioneer 26R20
SY 9978
UniSouth Genetics USG 3120
Pioneer 26R10
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2026
UniSouth Genetics USG 3523
Pioneer 26R12
Dyna-Gro Shirley
Featherstone VA258
UniSouth Genetics USG 3833
Beck's 113
AgriMAXX 434
Progeny 125
UniSouth Genetics USG 3404
UniSouth Genetics USG 3201
Southern States SS 8500
L-Brand 343
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2035
Beck's 129
Southern States SS 8412
AgriMAXX 413
UniSouth Genetics USG 3993
Pioneer 26R53
Oakes
Progeny 870
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2038
Dyna-Gro Yorktown
UniSouth Genetics USG 3251
SY Harrison
AgriMAXX 415
Southern States SS 8404
AgriMAXX 447
Dyna-Gro 9012
UniSouth Genetics USG 3438
Jamestown
Southern States SS 8340
Beck's 135
Progeny 185
Pioneer 25R32
Featherstone 73
Dyna-Gro 9223
NC Cape Fear
Progeny 357
Merl
AgriMAXX 438
UniSouth Genetics USG 3013
Beck's 120
AgriMAXX 427
UniSouth Genetics USG 3612
Roane
Southern States SS 8870
NC Yadkin
Progeny 117
Yield
Test Wt
bu/ac
lb/bu
53.1 **
51.3 *
51.1 *
50.6 *
49.9 *
49.2 *
48.3 *
48.1 *
47.5 *
47.4 *
46.7
46.3
46.2
45.8
45.8
45.6
45.6
45.3
45.1
45.0
45.0
44.8
44.7
44.6
44.3
43.6
43.5
43.2
43.1
42.9
42.7
42.6
41.9
41.4
41.3
41.3
40.9
40.6
40.5
40.3
40.0
39.7
39.6
39.3
38.8
38.2
37.8
37.3
36.8
36.7
35.9
35.5
34.9
32.4
56.0
58.1
55.9
58.0
56.3
56.9
57.1
57.7
55.8
55.6
55.1
55.9
55.4
56.0
55.9
57.4
57.0
57.9
57.6
55.3
57.8
54.9
54.4
57.4
57.6
56.0
57.3
56.6
56.0
55.3
57.0
58.5
54.4
57.1
55.3
57.0
57.3
55.7
56.1
55.7
57.0
55.7
57.3
53.8
57.3
55.2
55.0
55.9
55.6
54.8
57.3
57.2
56.5
55.7
MEAN
43.2
CV (%)
15.1
avg SEM
2.9
Variety F-value
3.6
Variety Pr>F
<0.001
avg LSD (p=0.10)
5.8
df LSD
213
**Highest yielder. *Not significantly different from highest yielder.
56.3
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Foliar Enhancement Trial
Mac Malloy – Cooperative Extension, Robeson County
Location:
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Lacy Cummings’ Farm
Soybeans
November 12, 2013
Southern States 8308
1.3 million seeds per acre
Coxville loam
Lynchburg sandy loam
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Insecticides:
Harvest Date:
Conventional Tillage
Preplant: 35 lb N/ac
Topdress: 90 lb N/ac
T-Square
Silencer
June 5, 2014
Introduction
Foliar applied yield enhancement products are advertised to improve all aspects of a crop including root
development, plant vigor, and yield. Three foliar applied enhancement products were tested including Black
Label, Grain Set, and Reveille. Black Label is a high phosphate fertilizer designed to deliver phosphorus when
tissue levels are low during the growing season. The recommended application rate is 1-2 gallons per acre.
Grain Set is a micro-nutrient foliar fertilizer combined with plant extracts and amino acids to aid in absorption.
It is recommended to apply Grain Set at 8 ounces to the acre. Reveille is a supplementary fertilizer containing
15% nitrogen and 3% potassium. It can be applied foliar or directly to the soil at a rate of 1-3 quarts per acre.
Methods
All products were applied on April 16,
2014 and were compared to a check
which received no additional
applications. All products were
applied at recommended rates. Each
treatment was replicated four times.
Results
No significant differences were
observed between treatment yields
and test weights (Figure 1).
Fig. 1: 2014 Foliar Enhancement Trail Yield and Test Weights
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Insecticide Trial
Brandon Poole – Crop Science, NCSU
Location:
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Lacy Cummings’ Farm
Soybeans
November 12, 2013
Southern States 8308
1.3 million seeds per acre
Coxville loam
Lynchburg sandy loam
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Insecticides:
Harvest Date:
Conventional
Preplant: 35 lb N/ac
Topdress: 90 lb N/ac
T-Square
Karate
June 5, 2014
Introduction
Hessian fly pressure was high at this location. This test was conducted to determine if spring applied
insecticides would reduce yield loses to this pest.
Methods
Karate was applied on two different dates, March 21 and April 4, 2014, at the rate of 3.84 ounces per acre.
These treatments were compared to a no insecticide check.
Results
Yield and test weight were not
significantly different between the
treatments (Figure 2). Yields were low
and averaged approximately 40
bushels per acre. This early spring
insecticide application was likely too
late to reduce tiller damage that
occurred earlier in the season.
Hessian fly maggots were found
feeding inside tiller stems after the
insecticide applications were made.
Fig. 2: Insecticide application time trial yield and test weight results
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Palisade Trial
Mac Malloy – Cooperative Extension, Robeson County
Location:
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Lacy Cummings’ Farm
Soybeans
November 12, 2013
Southern States 8308
1.3 million seeds per acre
Coxville loam
Lynchburg sandy loam
Tillage:
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Insecticides:
Harvest Date:
Conventional
Preplant – 35 lb N/ac
T-Square
Silencer
June 5, 2014
Introduction
High yielding stands are susceptible to lodging by strong winds and heavy rains late in the season. A plant
growth regulator, Palisade may decrease the risk of small grain lodging by reducing plant height. As Palisade
is effective at decreasing plant height, many producers are curious if higher nitrogen rates can be applied to
increase yield if Palisade is applied. Palisade can be applied as a single or in split applications in wheat
production.
Methods
Two nitrogen rates (total N), 120 and 172 lbs/ac, and three Palisade EC rates, 0, 10.5 and 14.4 oz/ac, were
used in this replicated study. Each Palisade rate was applied across the two nitrogen rates for a total of six
treatments. Treatments that had no Palisade applied were considered checks. Palisade applications were
applied on April 16, 2014.
Results
As seen in other tests at this location, wheat yields were low primarily due to Hessian fly pressure. Moreover,
high rainfall this season on the loam and sandy loam soils likely resulted in nitrogen leaching. While high rain
fall on these soils reduces the effectiveness of the higher nitrogen rate, yields from treatments with 172 lbs
N/ac were significantly higher than treatments with 120 lbs N/ac (Figure 3). There was no significant effect
from Palisade applications on grain yield. Test weights were not significantly different across all nitrogen rates
or Palisade applications (Figure 4).
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Fig. 3: 2014 Palisade trial yield
Fig. 4: 2014 Palisade trial test weight
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Broadcast versus Drilled Planting
Randy Weisz – Crop Science, NCSU
Location
Previous Crop:
Planted:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
Lacy Cummings’ Farm
Soybeans
November 12, 2013
NC Yadkin
1.3 million seeds per acre
Norfolk loamy sand
Conventional/Turbo-Till
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Insecticides:
Harvest Date:
Preplant – 35 lb N/ac
Topdress – 90 lb N/ac
T-Square
Silencer
June 5, 2014
Introduction
The ability to broadcast seed can reduce trips over a field, thus reducing fuel costs. However, this method of
seeding can result in uneven stands and reduced plant densities compared to drilled planting. It is
recommended to increase broadcast seeding rates by 30-35% percent to combat this issue.
Methods
In this test wheat yields were compared from drilled seeding and broadcast seeding. The drilled treatment
was planted at 1.5 million seeds per acre or approximately 22 seeds per row foot. Two broadcast treatments
were planted; one at 1.5 million seeds per acre and one approximately 30% higher at 1.9 million seeds per
acre. Broadcast treatments had one pass
of a Turbo-Till to prep the seedbed and
one pass to after planting. Each treatment
received a total of 120 lb of nitrogen per
acre and was replicated three times.
Results
Hessian fly pressure resulted in lower than
average yields. The drilled seeding
treatment (1.5 million seeds per acre)
yielded significantly higher than the
broadcast seeding at 1.5 million seeds per
acre but was statistically similar to the
broadcast seeding at 1.9 million seeds per
acre (Figure 5).
Fig. 5: Drilled versus broadcast seeding yield
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Tidewater
Washington County, NC
Located at the Tidewater Research Station (TRS), the Washington County field day had over 100
attendees. Disease and insect pressure was low this year, however significant rainfall in the mid and
late season led to poor stand densities in some tests. In spite of this, yields were above average.
Presentation topics included soil fertility, nitrogen application timing, variety testing, new products
and fungicides, growing degree days and planting date.
Agent Information: Rod Gurganus, Beaufort County
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Phone: (252) 946-0111
We would like to acknowledge the
North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association
for their support of this year’s field day
We appreciate the assistance from Jewell Tetterton and Wes Stalling for their help on the
Tidewater Research Station.
In addition, we would like to thank the following Agriculture Extension employees for their support:
Richard Rhodes – Bertie County Extension Director
Al Cochran – Martin County Extension Director
Mitch Smith – Pitt County Extension Director
Lance Grimes – Martin County Agriculture Extension Agen
Frank Winslow – Tyrrell County Extension Director
CL Sumner – Martin and Washington County Agriculture Technician
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The Official Variety Test
Carrie Brinton – Official Variety Testing Program Director
Location:
Planted:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
TRS
October 29, 2013
23 seed/ row foot
Portsmouth fine sandy loam
Conventional Tillage
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Harvest Date:
Preplant – 30 lb N/ac
Topdress – 112 lb N/ac
Harmony
Osprey
June 18, 2014
Introduction
Each year the OVT program tests experimental and commercially available small grain varieties across the
state. One of the six locations this year was at the Tidewater Research Station in Washington County.
Presented here, as part of the 2013-2014 Field Day Report, are the results of the commercially available wheat
varieties. The full report can be found at www.ncovt.com. While local OVT results are important, the best
recommendations are the multiyear statewide averaged data found on page 42 and at
www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/variety-performance.html
Methods
The OVT program utilizes a replicated randomized, complete block design. Each plot consisted of eight rows
spaced 7.5 inches apart. Production practices were uniform across all varieties at each location and were in
according with best management practices. Soil sampling insured adequate fertilizer and lime applications.
These trials were only sprayed for cereal leaf beetle, where needed, in order to collect pest resistance data.
Results
The Washington County OVT results are shown in Table 1. These are only the commercially available varieties.
For more information on the OVT’s protocols and experimental varieties please visit www.ncovt.com.
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Table 1. Performance of winter wheat varieties - Washington County, 2014.
Brand Variety or Variety
Yield
bu/ac
UniSouth Genetics USG 3833
65.0 * *
Pioneer 26R10
64.4 *
Pioneer 26R41
63.5 *
Pioneer 26R20
61.7 *
AgriMAXX 447
60.8 *
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2035
60.4 *
UniSouth Genetics USG 3404
59.1
Pioneer 26R12
57.7
SY 9978
55.4
Beck's 113
55.0
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2038
54.1
Pioneer 25R32
54.1
Beck's 135
53.1
Dyna-Gro Yorktown
52.5
Pioneer 26R53
51.8
Featherstone 73
51.8
Beck's 120
51.3
UniSouth Genetics USG 3120
51.1
AgriMAXX 415
50.5
UniSouth Genetics USG 3201
50.2
Featherstone VA258
49.4
AgriMAXX 434
49.2
Dyna-Gro Shirley
49.1
Southern States SS 8412
48.9
UniSouth Genetics USG 3438
48.9
Southern States SS 8404
48.2
AgriMAXX 413
47.0
Southern States SS 8500
45.9
Southern States SS 8340
45.7
UniSouth Genetics USG 3993
45.1
UniSouth Genetics USG 3523
45.0
UniSouth Genetics USG 3251
43.8
Dyna-Gro 9012
42.9
Progeny 185
42.8
Jamestown
42.4
AgriMAXX 427
41.4
AGSouth Genetics AGS 2026
41.3
Progeny 870
41.2
Beck's 129
40.6
NC Yadkin
40.1
UniSouth Genetics USG 3013
38.6
Progeny 125
37.7
AgriMAXX 438
35.9
Oakes
35.4
Southern States SS 8870
34.4
UniSouth Genetics USG 3612
33.6
SY Harrison
33.2
L-Brand 343
33.0
Progeny 117
32.4
Dyna-Gro 9223
31.2
Merl
30.2
NC Cape Fear
29.6
Roane
27.0
Progeny 357
26.3
MEAN
45.9
CV (%)
12.3
avg SEM
2.5
Variety F-value
19.7
Variety Pr>F
<0.001
avg LSD (p=0.10)
5.5
df LSD
214
**Highest yielder. *Not significantly different from highest yielder.
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Test Wt
lb/bu
55.1
54.9
55.7
56.3
54.8
56.5
54.4
55.7
53.2
55.1
56.9
56.9
56.0
55.6
54.6
56.3
53.8
56.1
56.6
56.5
54.8
52.8
55.0
54.9
54.3
56.4
53.7
54.0
56.2
56.2
54.5
55.6
56.0
54.3
55.4
54.0
53.8
53.5
53.7
56.0
54.7
52.4
53.7
54.1
54.1
52.2
54.7
54.5
53.5
53.0
55.2
52.1
53.8
49.5
54.7
Nitrogen Timing Trial
Rod Gurganus – Cooperative Extension, Beafort County
Location
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
TRS
Corn
November 14, 2013
Cape Fear loam
Portsmouth fine sandy loam
Conventional
Fertilizers:
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Herbicides:
Insecticides:
Harvest Date:
Preplant: 12.5 lb N/ac
Topdress: 117lb N/ac
Osprey
Harmony
Karate
June 19, 2014
Introduction
Wheat nitrogen requirements and uptake are high from just prior to jointing through flag leaf. If topdress is
too early, nitrogen may be leached out of the soil and unavailable when the crop requires it. If topdress is
delayed until after jointing, the maximum number of kernels per head may be reduced. Additionally, liquid
nitrogen applied after jointing can burn the developing grain head and reduce yield. Early 2014 was marked
by heavy and frequent rainfall that made it difficult to get wheat topdressed. This test was designed to show
the impact of topdress timing on yield.
Methods
Six nitrogen application dates were used in this replicated study. These dates include: February 18 (well ahead
of jointing), February 28, March 10, March 20, March 31 (after jointing) and a split application on February 18
and March 10. All application dates used the same type and grade of fertilizer (30% UAN) and all had the same
total amount of nitrogen applied (117 lbs/ac). Each treatment was replicated 4 times.
Results
While the February 28,
March 10, March 20
and the Feb-March split
application dates all
yielded similarly; the
highest yields were
from
those
that
received a nitrogen
application in late
February to early March
(Figure 1). This suggests
that the crop benefited
the
most
from
nitrogen applications
Fig. 1: 2014 nitrogen application timing trial yield
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that occurred as the plant was shifting from tillering to reproductive growth. A single application in early
February yielded second highest, suggesting the crop ran out of nitrogen later in the season. The March 31
application yielded the lowest of all application dates at approximately 30 bushels per acre. This may have
been due to N stress through March, and crop injury resulting from late application of liquid nitrogen.
Test weight followed the same trend (Figure 2), with application dates between late February and
mid-March, including the split, having the highest. As seen with yield, the late March application date
resulted in the lowest test weight (approximately 57 lb/bushel).
Fig. 2: 2014 nitrogen application timing trial test weight
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Product Test
Randy Weisz – Crop Science, NCSU
Location
Previous Crop:
Plant Date:
Variety:
Seeding Rate:
Soil Type:
Tillage:
TRS
Corn
November 5, 2013
Pioneer 26R20
1.5 million seeds per acre
Portsmouth fine sandy loam
Conventional
Fertilizers:
Herbicides:
Insecticides:
Fungicides:
Harvest Date:
Preplant: 12.5 lb N/ac
Split: 77 lb N/ac total
Osprey
Harmony
Vibrance Extreme Seed Trt
Karate
Twinline
June 19, 2014
Introduction
The Tidewater Research Station hosted the fourth location of the 2013-2014 Product Test. This test is
comprised on soil conditioners, growth regulators and yield enhancers submitted by their parent companies.
A more in-depth report is available on page 53 or can be found online at
www.smallgrains.ncsu.edu/_Pubs/OnFarm/No35Prod2014.pdf
Results
This location experienced heavy rainfall in the mid and late season which resulted in weaker plot stands than
normal. Final yields were between 65 and 70 bushels per acre (Figure 3). Treatment yields were not
statistically different from the check.
Fig 3. Yield results for
the wheat product test
in Plymouth, NC. RED
bar is the check. BLUE
bars show product
yield. All yields are not
statistically different
from the check.
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Multi-Site Tests
Generous funding allows for certain trials to be located across the state. This provides researchers
the opportunity to test products and perform experiments over several micro-climates and soil types,
further enhancing the knowledge base of small grain production. To understand how products and
practices perform, it is critical to observe results from multiple years and locations. Trials that have
had several years of testing, or were in more than one location are presented here as a more in depth
look at the results.
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Table 1. 2013 & 2014 Wh
heat Varietty Performa
ance
Pe
est Resistance To4
Wheat
Variety1
Test Heading
Weight2 Date Powdery
Mildew
Leaf
Rust
Head
Scab
MR/MS
MR
MR/MS
MS
MS
MS
MS
S
MR/MS
S
S
MS
MS
MR
MR
MR
Hessian Fly
Biotype-L
SNB3
Soilborne
Mosaic
Virus
Spindle
Barley
Stripe
Streak
Yellow
Virus
Dwarf Virus Rust
Tan
Spot
Above Average Yieldiing
AgMX 413
AgMX 415
Beck's 113
Beck's 135
DG Shirley
FthrStn VA258
P 26R10
P 26R20
P 26R53
SS 8404
SS 8500
USG 3120
USG 3251
USG 3404
USG 3523
USG 3993
+
+
+
+
+
ave
+
+
+
ave
ave
+
late
late
late
late
late
med
late
late
late
med
late
early
late
late
late
late
MS
MS
R
MS
R
MR
S
MS
MS
MS
MS
MR
MR
MS
MS
MS
MS
MR
MS
MR
MR
R
MS
MR
MS
R
MR
R
MS
MS
S
MR
P 26R41
USG 3201
ave
+
late
late
MR
MS
MR
MR
Poor
Fair
Good
Good
Poor
Poor
Excellent
Good
Fair
Fair
Fair
Good
Fair
Excellent
Good
Fair
S
MR
MS
MS
MS
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
R
MR
MR
MS
MR
MS
MR
MR
R
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
R
MR
MR
MS
MR
S
MR
R
MR
MR
MR
S
MS
S
MS
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MS
MR
MR
MR
S
MR
MS
MR
S
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
R
MR
MR
MR
MR
MS
R
MS
MR
MS
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
R
MR
MS
MR
MR
MR
MR
MS
MR
MR
S
R
R
MR
MR
MS
S
MS
MS
S
MR
MS
R
R
MS
MS
R
MR
S
S
MR
MR
MS
MR
MR
S
MR
MR
MS
MS
S
S
MR
MR
MR
MR
Above
e Average Y
Yielding But Lesss Consisstent
S
MR/MS
Excellent
Fair
MS
MR
MS
Ave
erage Yielding
AgMX 434
AgMX 438
AGS 2035
Beck's 120
DG 9012
DG 9223
Oakes
P 26R12
Prog 185
Prog 870
SS 8340
SY 9978
SY Harrison
USG 3438
USG 3612
+
+
+
+
ave
+
-
late
late
early
med
late
late
med
late
late
late
late
late
late
late
late
S
AgMX 427
AGS 2026
AGS 2038
DG Yorktown
Jamestown
Merl
NC Cape Fear
NC Yadkin
P 25R32
Prog 117
Prog 125
Prog 357
SS 8412
SS 8870
+
ave
+
+
ave
+
ave
+
-
late
early
late
med
early
late
early
late
late
med
early
late
MR
MS
MS
MR
R
R
R
MR
MS
S
S
S
late
R
MS
MR
MS
S
S
MS
S
MS
MS
MS
MS
S
S
R
MR
MR
S
MS
S
MS
MS
MS
MS
S
MR
MR/MS
S
R
R
R
R
MR
MS
MR
MS
S
MS
S
R
MR
MS
S
MR/MS
MR
S
MR/MS
MR
MR
MR
MR
MS
MS
MR/MS
MR
MR
MR
S
MS
MS
MR
MS
MS
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Poor
Poor
Good
Good
Poor
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Poor
Fair
MS
S
MR
MS
MR
MR
S
MR
MR
MR
MR
MS
MR
MS
MR
MS
MR
MR
MR
MS
S
MR
S
MS
MR
MS
S
MS
S
MS
MR
MS
MS
MR
MR
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MR
Poor
Excellent
Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Fair
Poor
Good
Poor
Fair
Fair
Good
Poor
S
MS
MS
MR
MS
MR
S
S
MR
S
MR
S
MR
MS
MS
MS
MR
MR
R
MR
S
MS
MS
MS
MR
MS
S
MS
MS
S
MR
S
S
MR
S
1. Listed alphabetically within groups: AGS = AgSouth Genetics; AgMX = AgriMAXX; DG = Dyna-Gro; FthrStn = Featherstone; P = Pioneer;
Prog = Progeny; SS = Southern States; SY = Syngenta; USG = UniSouth Genetics.
2. For test weight “+”, “ave”, and “-” stand for above average, average, and below average, respectively.
3. SNB stands for Stagonospora nodorum blotch.
4. S, MS, MR, MR/MS, & R stand for Susceptible, Moderately Susceptible, Moderately Resistant, Intermediate between moderately resistant
and moderately susceptible, & Resistant, respectively.
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60
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60
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
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70
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80
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70
60
110
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110
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80
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Recommendations for the use of agricultural chemicals are included in this publication as a
convenience to the reader. The use of brand names and any mention of listing of commercial
products or services in this publication does not imply endorsement by the NC Cooperative
Extension Service nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Individuals
who use agricultural chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with
current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain current information about
usage regulations and examine a current product label before applying any chemical. For
assistance, contact your county Cooperative Extension Center.
A PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON PESTICIDES
Pesticides must be used carefully to protect against human injury and harm to the environment.
Diagnose your pest problem, and select the proper pesticide if one is needed. Follow label use
directions, and obey all federal, state, and local pesticide laws and regulations.
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