SP Corn, Sweet Sorghum and Small Grain Silage Tests in Tennessee 2011

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1 University of Tennessee, Knoxville Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange Field & Commercial Crops UT Extension Publications SP Corn, Sweet Sorghum and Small Grain Silage Tests in Tennessee 2011 Fred L. Allen Richard Johnson Virginia Sykes Follow this and additional works at: Part of the Agricultural Education Commons Recommended Citation "SP Corn, Sweet Sorghum and Small Grain Silage Tests in Tennessee 2011," Fred L. Allen, Richard Johnson, and Virginia Sykes, SP , The publications in this collection represent the historical publishing record of the UT Agricultural Experiment Station and do not necessarily reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information about UT Ag Research can be found at the UT Ag Research website. This Crop Performance is brought to you for free and open access by the UT Extension Publications at Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in Field & Commercial Crops by an authorized administrator of Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. For more information, please contact

2 SP618 Corn and Small Grains Silage Tests in Tennessee 2011 Fred L. Allen Coordinator Agronomic Crop Variety Testing and Demonstrations Richard Johnson Research Associate Agronomic Crop Variety Testing and Demonstrations Virginia Sykes Graduate Research Assistant Agronomic Crop Variety Testing and Demonstrations Department of Plant Sciences Institute of Agriculture University of Tennessee, Knoxville Telephone: Fax: Variety test results are posted on UT s website at: and

3 Acknowledgments This research was funded by the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station and UT Extension with partial funding from participating companies. We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the following individuals in conducting these experiments: Department of Plant Sciences Dr. Dennis West, Professor and Grains Breeder Mr. David Kincer, Research Associate Research and Education Centers: East Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Robert Simpson, Superintendent Mr. Bobby McKee, Sr. Farm Crew Leader Mr. Lee Ellis, Research Assistant Plateau, Crossville Mr. Walt Hitch, Superintendent Mr. Greg Blaylock, Light Farm Equipment Operator Mr. Sam Simmons, Light Farm Equipment Operator Highland Rim, Springfield Dr. Barry Sims, Superintendent Mr. Brad S. Fisher, Research Associate Middle Tennessee, Spring Hill Dr. Kevin Thompson, Superintendent Mr. Roy Thompson, Research Associate County Standard Corn Silage Tests County Producer Agent Blount Mac Pate John Wilson Washington David Saylor John Hamrick 2

4 Table of Contents Experimental Procedures 3 Interpretation of Data 4 Research and Education Center Information Corn Hybrid Silage Yield Corn Hybrid Silage Agronomic Data Corn Hybrid Silage Quality Data 7 2 Year Corn Hybrid Silage Data 9 3 Year Corn Hybrid Silage Data 11 County Standard Tests Wheat Silage Yield & Agronomic Data Wheat Silage Quality Data 18 2 Year Wheat Silage Data Oat Silage Yield & Agronomic Data Oat Silage Quality Data 24 2 Year Oat Silage Data 25 Corn Hybrid Characteristics 26 Seed Company Contact Information 27 CORN SILAGE YIELD TESTS Experimental Procedures 2011 Research and Education Center Tests: Twenty-two corn hybrids were evaluated for silage yield and quality in The tests were conducted at the East Tennessee (Knoxville), Plateau (Crossville), Highland Rim (Springfield), and Middle Tennessee (Spring Hill), Research and Education Centers (REC). The plots at all locations consisted of two rows, planted 30 inches apart, 30 feet in length and were replicated three times. Yields presented were adjusted to both dry weight and 65% moisture. The plant populations as well as the planting and harvesting dates are given in Table 1. Plots were harvested by commercial silage harvesters. A sub-sample from each plot of approximately 3 lbs was taken for analysis. Fresh weight and dried weight was recorded on each sample for determination of moisture at harvest. The samples were then ground and analyzed for nutrient content. Silage quality analyses were provided by Cumberland Valley Analytical Services, Inc., Hagerstown, MD. Milk per ton and milk per acre calculations were performed using the University of Wisconsin Milk2006 program. County Standard Tests: The County Standard Corn Silage Tests were conducted in Blount and Washington counties in Tennessee. Each hybrid was evaluated in a large strip-plot at each location, thus each county test was considered as one replication of the test in calculating the overall average yield and in conducting the statistical analysis to determine significant differences. At each location, plots were planted, sprayed, fertilized, and harvested with the equipment used in the cooperating producer s farming operation. The width and length of strip-plots were different in each county; however, within a location in a county, the strips were trimmed on the ends so that the lengths were the same for each variety, or if the lengths were different then the harvested length was measured for each variety and appropriate harvested area adjustments were made to determine the yield per acre. 3

5 Growing Season: The 2011 growing season was characterized by a wet spring resulting in some flooded fields followed by hotter and dryer than normal conditions. Hot dry conditions in July and August advanced harvest slightly ahead of the normal pace. Interpretation of Data: The tables on the following pages have been prepared with the entries listed in order of performance, the highest-yielding entry being listed first. At the bottom of the tables, LSD values stand for Least Significant Difference. The mean yields of any two varieties being compared must differ by at least the amount shown to be considered different in yielding ability at the 5% level of probability of significance. For example, given that the LSD for a test is 1.3 tons/a and the mean yield of Hybrid A was 9.3 tons/a and the mean yield of Hybrid B was 8.2 tons/a, then the two hybrids are not statistically different in yield because the difference of 1.1 tons/a is less than the minimum of 1.3 tons/a required for them to be significant. Similarly, if the average yield of Hybrid C was 10.6 tons/a then it is significantly higher yielding than both Hybrid B ( = 2.4 tons/a > LSD of 1.3) and Hybrid A ( = 1.3 tons/a = LSD of 1.3). Also, the coefficient of variation (C.V.) values are shown at the bottom of each table.this value is a measure of the error variability found within each experiment. It is the percentage that the square root of error variance is of the overall test mean yield at that location. For example, a C.V. of 10% indicates that the size of the error variation is about 10% of the size of the test mean. Similarly, a C.V. of 30% indicates that the size of the error variation is nearly one-third as large as the test mean. A goal in conducting each yield test is to keep the C.V. as low as possible, preferably below 20 percent. Table 1. Location information from Research and Education Centers where the corn silage variety tests were conducted in Planting Harvest Plant Soil Research and Education Center Location Date Date Population Type East Tennessee Knoxville 4/19/11 8/16/11 28,624 Sequatchie Silt Loam Plateau Crossville 5/11/11 8/24/11 30,492 Lilly Silt Loam Middle Tennessee Spring Hill 5/2/11 8/5/11 24,684 Maury Silt Loam Highland Rim Springfield 4/19/11 8/16/11 27,588 Stasser Silt Loam 4

6 Table 2. Mean yields of 22 corn hybrids evaluated for silage at four locations in Tennessee during Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield ± Std Err. ± Std Err Dry Weight Brand Hybrid (n=4) (n=4) Knoxville Crossville Spring Hill Springfield tons/a Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 8.1 ± ± Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 8.0 ± ± Augusta A5461GTCBLLA 8.0 ± ± Mycogen TMF2L872 (RR/LL/HX1) 8.0 ± ± Augusta A5464GTCBLL 7.9 ± ± Augusta A5560VT3 7.8 ± ± DeKalb DKC67-21 GENVT3P 7.8 ± ± Augusta A7664VT3 7.8 ± ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.7 ± ± Wyffels W8437 (VT3Pro) 7.6 ± ± Croplan 8756VT3 7.6 ± ± Croplan 8505VT3P 7.5 ± ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.5 ± ± Croplan 9009 RH 7.4 ± ± Croplan 7131VT3 7.4 ± ± Augusta A6867CBLL 7.3 ± ± Augusta A6867GTCBLLA 7.2 ± ± Augusta A5337EVT3 7.1 ± ± Augusta A6166GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 7.0 ± ± Masters Choice MCT-6583 (RR/LL/CB/RW) 6.7 ± ± Croplan 6286 SS (RR2/LL/CB/RW) 6.4 ± ± Masters Choice MC ± ± Avg. (tons/a) L.S.D..05 (tons/a) C.V. (%) all silage yields are adjusted to dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated. YGRW, RW, CRW = contians a gene for rootworm resistance YG, YGCB, Bt, HX, CB = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance RR, RR2, R, GT, R2 = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. 5

7 Table 3. Mean yields and agronomic characteristics of 22 corn hybrids evaluated for silage at four locations in Tennessee during Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield Moisture Plant Ear ± Std Err. ± Std Err. at harvest Lodging Height Height Brand Hybrid (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=3) tons/a tons/a % % inches inches Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 8.1 ± ± Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 8.0 ± ± Augusta A5461GTCBLLA 8.0 ± ± Mycogen TMF2L872 (RR/LL/HX1) 8.0 ± ± Augusta A5464GTCBLL 7.9 ± ± Augusta A5560VT3 7.8 ± ± DeKalb DKC67-21 GENVT3P 7.8 ± ± Augusta A7664VT3 7.8 ± ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.7 ± ± Wyffels W8437 (VT3Pro) 7.6 ± ± Croplan 8756VT3 7.6 ± ± Croplan 8505VT3P 7.5 ± ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.5 ± ± Croplan 9009 RH 7.4 ± ± Croplan 7131VT3 7.4 ± ± Augusta A6867CBLL 7.3 ± ± Augusta A6867GTCBLLA 7.2 ± ± Augusta A5337EVT3 7.1 ± ± Augusta A6166GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 7.0 ± ± Masters Choice MCT-6583 (RR/LL/CB/RW) 6.7 ± ± Croplan 6286 SS (RR2/LL/CB/RW) 6.4 ± ± Masters Choice MC ± ± Average all silage yields are adjusted to dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated. YGRW, RW = contians a gene for rootworm resistance YG, YGCB, CB, Bt, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance RR, R, RR2, R2, GT = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. 6

8 Table 4. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of 22 corn hybrids evaluated for silage at four locations in Tennessee during Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Hybrid (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 8.1 ± Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 8.0 ± Augusta A5461GTCBLLA 8.0 ± Mycogen TMF2L872 (RR/LL/HX1) 8.0 ± Augusta A5464GTCBLL 7.9 ± Augusta A5560VT3 7.8 ± DeKalb DKC67-21 GENVT3P 7.8 ± Augusta A7664VT3 7.8 ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.7 ± Wyffels W8437 (VT3Pro) 7.6 ± Croplan 8756VT3 7.6 ± Croplan 8505VT3P 7.5 ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.5 ± Croplan 9009 RH 7.4 ± Croplan 7131VT3 7.4 ± Augusta A6867CBLL 7.3 ± Augusta A6867GTCBLLA 7.2 ± Augusta A5337EVT3 7.1 ± Augusta A6166GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 7.0 ± Masters Choice MCT-6583 (RR/LL/CB/RW) 6.7 ± Croplan 6286 SS (RR2/LL/CB/RW) 6.4 ± Masters Choice MC ± yields reported are dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated, feed analysis reported on an "dry weight" basis Bt, YG, YGCB, CB, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance YGRW, RW = contains a gene for rootworm resistance VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber RR, RR2 = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate TDN = Total Digestable Nutrients LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate NEL = Net Energy for Lactation CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides based on University of Wisconsin Milk2006 software program. If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. 7

9 Table 5. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of 22 corn hybrids evaluated for silage at four locations in Tennessee during 2011, sorted by brand. Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Hybrid (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) (n=4) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre Augusta A5461GTCBLLA 8.0 ± Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 8.0 ± Augusta A5464GTCBLL 7.9 ± Augusta A5560VT3 7.8 ± Augusta A7664VT3 7.8 ± Augusta A6867CBLL 7.3 ± Augusta A6867GTCBLLA 7.2 ± Augusta A5337EVT3 7.1 ± Augusta A6166GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 7.0 ± Croplan 8756VT3 7.6 ± Croplan 8505VT3P 7.5 ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.5 ± Croplan 9009 RH 7.4 ± Croplan 7131VT3 7.4 ± Croplan 6286 SS (RR2/LL/CB/RW) 6.4 ± DeKalb DKC67-21 GENVT3P 7.8 ± Masters Choice MCT-6583 (RR/LL/CB/RW) 6.7 ± Masters Choice MC ± Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 8.1 ± Mycogen TMF2L872 (RR/LL/HX1) 8.0 ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.7 ± Wyffels W8437 (VT3Pro) 7.6 ± yields reported are dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated, feed analysis reported on an "dry weight" basis Bt, YG, YGCB, CB, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. YGRW, RW = contains a gene for rootworm resistance VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber RR, RR2 = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate TDN = Total Digestable Nutrients LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate NEL = Net Energy for Lactation CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides based on University of Wisconsin Milk2006 software program. 8

10 Table 6. Mean yields of 10 corn hybrids evaluated for silage in four environments for two years ( ) in Tennessee. Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield ± Std Err. Avg. Yield ± Std Err Dry Weight Brand Hybrid (n=8) (n=8) Knoxville Crossville Spring Hill Springfield tons/a Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 7.8 ± ± Croplan 8505VT3P 7.7 ± ± Augusta A5461GTCBLLA 7.6 ± ± Croplan 9009 RH 7.5 ± ± Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 7.5 ± ± Augusta A5337EVT3 7.4 ± ± Croplan 8756VT3 7.3 ± ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.3 ± ± Augusta A6867CBLL 7.3 ± ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.2 ± ± Avg. (tons/a) L.S.D..05 (tons/a) C.V. (%) Table 7. Mean yields and agronomic characteristics of 10 corn hybrids evaluated for silage in four environments for two years ( ) in Tennessee. Dry Weight 65% Moisture Moisture Plant Ear Avg. Yield ± Std Err. Avg. Yield ± Std Err. at harvest Lodging Height Height Brand Hybrid (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=6) tons/a tons/a % % inches inches Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 7.8 ± ± Croplan 8505VT3P 7.7 ± ± Augusta A5461GTCBLLA 7.6 ± ± Croplan 9009 RH 7.5 ± ± Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 7.5 ± ± Augusta A5337EVT3 7.4 ± ± Croplan 8756VT3 7.3 ± ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.3 ± ± Augusta A6867CBLL 7.3 ± ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.2 ± ± all silage yields are adjusted to dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated. RR, R, RR2, R2, GT = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate YG, YGCB, CB, Bt, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance YGRW, RW = contians a gene for rootworm resistance VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. 9

11 Table 8. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of 10 corn hybrids evaluated for silage at four locations for 2 years ( ) in Tennessee. Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Hybrid (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) (n=8) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 7.8 ± Croplan 8505VT3P 7.7 ± Augusta A5461GTCBLLA 7.6 ± Croplan 9009 RH 7.5 ± Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 7.5 ± Augusta A5337EVT3 7.4 ± Croplan 8756VT3 7.3 ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.3 ± Augusta A6867CBLL 7.3 ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.2 ± yields reported are dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated, feed analysis reported on an "dry weight" basis Bt, YG, YGCB, CB, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance YGRW, RW = contains a gene for rootworm resistance VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance RR, RR2 = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber TDN = Total Digestable Nutrients NEL = Net Energy for Lactation based on University of Wisconsin Milk2006 software program. If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. 10

12 Table 9. Mean yields of five corn hybrids evaluated for silage in four environments for three years ( ) in Tennessee. Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield ± Std Err. ± Std Err Dry Weight Brand Hybrid (n=12) (n=12) Knoxville Crossville Spring Hill Springfield tons/a Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 8.3 ± ± Croplan 9009 RH 8.2 ± ± Croplan 8756VT3 8.0 ± ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.9 ± ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.8 ± ± Avg. (tons/a) L.S.D..05 (tons/a) C.V. (%) Table 10. Mean yields and agronomic characteristics of five corn hybrids evaluated for silage in four environments for three years ( ) in Tennessee. Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield Moisture Plant Ear ± Std Err. ± Std Err. at harvest Lodging Height Height Brand Hybrid (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) (n=11) (n=12) (n=9) tons/a tons/a % % inches inches Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 8.3 ± ± Croplan 9009 RH 8.2 ± ± Croplan 8756VT3 8.0 ± ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.9 ± ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.8 ± ± Codes: all silage yields are adjusted to dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated. YG, YGCB, CB, Bt, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance YGRW, RW = contians a gene for rootworm resistance RR, R, RR2, R2, GT = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. 11

13 Table 11. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of five corn hybrids evaluated for silage at four locations for three years ( ) in Tennessee. Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Hybrid (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) (n=12) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 8.3 ± Croplan 9009 RH 8.2 ± Croplan 8756VT3 8.0 ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 7.9 ± Croplan 8221VT3 7.8 ± yields reported are dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated, feed analysis reported on an "dry weight" basis Bt, YG, YGCB, CB, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. YGRW, RW = contains a gene for rootworm resistance VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance RR, RR2 = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber TDN = Total Digestable Nutrients NEL = Net Energy for Lactation based on University of Wisconsin Milk2006 software program. 12

14 COUNTY STANDARD TESTS Table 12. Mean yields of 20 corn hybrids evaluated for silage in two County Standard Tests in Tennessee during Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield Dry Weight Moisture Plant Ear ± Std Err. ± Std Err. Blount Washington at harvest Lodging Height Height Brand Hybrid (n=2) (n=2) (n=1) (n=1) (n=2) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) tons/a % % inches inches Augusta A7664VT3 6.7 ± ± DeKalb DKC67-21 GENVT3P 6.4 ± ± Croplan 7131VT3 6.3 ± ± Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 6.3 ± ± Croplan 8756VT3 6.1 ± ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 6.0 ± ± Croplan 8505VT3P 6.0 ± ± Croplan 6286 SS (RR2/LL/CB/RW) 6.0 ± ± Masters Choice MCT-6583 (RR/LL/CB/RW) 5.9 ± ± Augusta A5461GTCBLLA 5.9 ± ± Mycogen TMF2L872 (RR/LL/HX1) 5.9 ± ± Augusta A6867GTCBLLA 5.9 ± ± Augusta A5560VT3 5.9 ± ± Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 5.9 ± ± Augusta A6166GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) 5.8 ± ± Augusta A5337EVT3 5.8 ± ± Croplan 9009 RH 5.4 ± ± Wyffels W8437 (VT3Pro) 5.4 ± ± Croplan 8221VT3 4.9 ± ± Augusta A5464GTCBLL 4.8 ± ± Avg. (tons/a) L.S.D..05 (tons/a) C.V. (%) all silage yields are adjusted to dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated. Blount Count Mac Pate Dairy Farm YG, YGCB, CB, Bt, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance Planted: YGRW, CRW, RW = contians a gene for rootworm resistance Harvested: RR, R, RR2, R2, GT = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate Population: 27,000 LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate 30 inch row spacing CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance Washington County: Savland farm (David Saylor) VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance Planted: If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. Harvested: Population: 28, inch row spacing y 13

15 Table 13. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of 20 corn hybrids evaluated for silage in two County Standard Tests in Tennessee during Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Hybrid (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre Augusta A7664VT3 6.7 ± DeKalb DKC67-21 GENVT3P 6.4 ± Croplan 7131VT3 6.3 ± Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LLC B 6.3 ± Croplan 8756VT3 6.1 ± Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) 6.0 ± Croplan 8505VT3P 6.0 ± Croplan 6286 SS (RR2/LL/CB/RW) 6.0 ± Masters Choice MCT-6583 (RR/LL/CB/RW 5.9 ± Augusta A5461GTCBLLA 5.9 ± Mycogen TMF2L872 (RR/LL/HX1) 5.9 ± Augusta A6867GTCBLLA 5.9 ± Augusta A5560VT3 5.9 ± Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) 5.9 ± ) Augusta A6166GT3000A (RR/LL/C B 5.8 ± Augusta A5337EVT3 5.8 ± Croplan 9009 RH 5.4 ± Wyffels W8437 (VT3Pro) 5.4 ± Croplan 8221VT3 4.9 ± Augusta A5464GTCBLL 4.8 ± yields reported are dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated, feed analysis reported on an "dry weight" basis Bt, YG, YGCB, CB, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. YGRW, RW = contains a gene for rootworm resistance VT3, TS = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, and glyphosate resistance NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber VT3P = contains genes for corn borer, rootworm, earworm, armyworm and glyphosate resistance ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber RR, RR2 = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate TDN = Total Digestable Nutrients LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate NEL = Net Energy for Lactation CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides based on University of Wisconsin Milk2006 software program. 14

16 Small Grains Silage Test Seventy-one wheat varieties and 23 fall seeded oat varieties were evaluated for silage yield and quality at the Middle Tennessee REC (Spring Hill, TN). Varieties were seeded at 26 seed per square foot. Plots were planted on 10/19/10 with a drill and consisted of 7 rows on 7 inch spacings, 30 ft in length. Each entry was replicated three times. The plots were harvested on 4/25/11 by a commercial silage harvester. Yields presented were adjusted to both dry weight and 65% moisture. A sub-sample from each plot of approximately 3 lbs was taken for analysis. Fresh weight and dried weight was recorded on each sample for determination of moisture at harvest. The samples were then ground and analyzed for nutrient content. Silage quality analyses were provided by Cumberland Valley Analytical Services, Inc., Hagerstown, MD. Milk per ton and milk per acre calculations were performed using the University of Wisconsin Milk2006 program. 15

17 Table 14. Mean yields and agronomic characteristics of 71 soft red winter wheat varieties evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center during Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield Moisture ± Std Err. ± Std Err. at harvest Emergence Lodging Height Brand Variety (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) tons/a tons/a % % (score) inches Dyna-Gro ± ± Pioneer XW09H 4.5 ± ± USG ± ± Armor ARX ± ± Warren Seed McKenna ± ± Pioneer 26R ± ± Syngenta SY ± ± Terral LA ± ± MO Truman 4.2 ± ± Progeny PGX ± ± Progeny PGX ± ± Terral TV ± ± USG ± ± Progeny ± ± Terral TVX ± ± USG ± ± TN Exp. TN ± ± Pioneer 26R ± ± Pioneer 26R ± ± Terral TV ± ± Delta Grow ± ± Armor Ricochet 4.0 ± ± Croplan Genetics ± ± USG ± ± Armor ARX ± ± MO Milton 3.9 ± ± Terral TVX ± ± Delta Grow ± ± OH Malabar 3.9 ± ± Cache River Valley Seed Dixie McAlister 3.8 ± ± USG ± ± USG ± ± VA Exp. VA05W ± ± Progeny ± ± Delta Grow ± ± Progeny PGX ± ± TN Exp. TN ± ± Warren Seed McKay ± ± Armor Renegade 3.7 ± ± NC Exp. Yadkin 3.7 ± ± Croplan Genetics ± ± Terral TVX ± ± USG ± ± Dyna-Gro ± ± USG ± ± Progeny ± ± Terral TV ± ± Syngenta Oakes 3.6 ± ± Syngenta W ± ± Delta Grow ± ± VA Exp. VA05W ± ±

18 (continued) Table 14. Mean yields and agronomic characteristics of 71 soft red winter wheat varieties evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center during Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield Moisture ± Std Err. ± Std Err. at harvest Emergence Lodging Height Brand Variety (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) tons/a tons/a % % (score) inches TN Exp. TN ± ± USG ± ± Cache River Valley Seed Dixie Kelsey 3.5 ± ± Dyna-Gro ± ± MO Bess 3.4 ± ± VA Jamestown 3.4 ± ± Cache River Valley Seed Dixie ± ± Syngenta Branson 3.4 ± ± Pioneer 25R ± ± VA Merl 3.3 ± ± TN Exp. TN ± ± USG ± ± Terral TVX ± ± Dyna-Gro Shirley 3.2 ± ± Progeny ± ± Croplan Genetics ± ± TN Exp. TN ± ± USG ± ± Terral TVX ± ± Dyna-Gro ± ± Average (bu/a) L.S.D..05 (bu/a) C.V. (%) Lodging = 1 to 5 scale; where 1 = 95% of plants erect; 2.5 = ~50% of plants leaning at angle 45 ; 5 = 95+% of plants leaning at an angle

19 Table 15. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of 71 wheat varieties evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center during Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Variety (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre Dyna-Gro ± Pioneer XW09H 4.5 ± USG ± Armor ARX ± Warren Seed McKenna ± Pioneer 26R ± Syngenta SY ± Terral LA ± MO Truman 4.2 ± Progeny PGX ± Progeny PGX ± Terral TV ± USG ± Progeny ± Terral TVX ± USG ± TN Exp. TN ± Pioneer 26R ± Pioneer 26R ± Terral TV ± Delta Grow ± Armor Ricochet 4.0 ± Croplan Genetics ± USG ± Armor ARX ± MO Milton 3.9 ± Terral TVX ± Delta Grow ± OH Malabar 3.9 ± Cache River Valley Seed Dixie McAlister 3.8 ± USG ± USG ± VA Exp. VA05W ± Progeny ± Delta Grow ± Progeny PGX ±

20 Table 15. (continued) Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Variety (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre TN Exp. TN ± Warren Seed McKay ± Armor Renegade 3.7 ± NC Exp. Yadkin 3.7 ± Croplan Genetics ± Terral TVX ± USG ± Dyna-Gro ± USG ± Progeny ± Terral TV ± Syngenta Oakes 3.6 ± Syngenta W ± Delta Grow ± VA Exp. VA05W ± TN Exp. TN ± USG ± Cache River Valley Seed Dixie Kelsey 3.5 ± Dyna-Gro ± MO Bess 3.4 ± VA Jamestown 3.4 ± Cache River Valley Seed Dixie ± Syngenta Branson 3.4 ± Pioneer 25R ± VA Merl 3.3 ± TN Exp. TN ± USG ± Terral TVX ± Dyna-Gro Shirley 3.2 ± Progeny ± Croplan Genetics ± TN Exp. TN ± USG ± Terral TVX ± Dyna-Gro ± yields reported are dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated, feed analysis reported on an "dry weight" basis NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber TDN = Total Digestable Nutrients NEL = Net Energy for Lactation based on University of Wisconsin Milk2006 software program. 19

21 Table 16. Mean yields and agronomic characteristics of 44 soft red winter wheat varieties evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center for two years ( ). Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield Moisture ± Std Err. ± Std Err. at harvest Emergence Lodging Height Brand Variety (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=1) (n=2) (n=2) tons/a tons/a % % (score) inches USG ± ± Croplan Genetics ± ± Syngenta SY ± ± TN Exp. TN ± ± Dyna-Gro ± ± Pioneer 26R ± ± Terral LA ± ± Armor Ricochet 3.7 ± ± Progeny ± ± Pioneer 26R ± ± USG ± ± USG ± ± USG ± ± Delta Grow ± ± Syngenta W ± ± MO Truman 3.5 ± ± Terral TV ± ± Warren Seed McKay ± ± USG ± ± Pioneer 26R ± ± MO Milton 3.4 ± ± Progeny ± ± Dyna-Gro ± ± Terral TV ± ± USG ± ± OH Malabar 3.3 ± ± USG ± ± USG ± ± MO Bess 3.3 ± ± Armor Renegade 3.3 ± ± Terral TV ± ± USG ± ± Delta Grow ± ± Progeny ± ± Syngenta Oakes 3.2 ± ± Progeny ± ± VA Merl 3.1 ± ± Cache River Valley Seed Dixie ± ± Croplan Genetics ± ± Dyna-Gro Shirley 3.1 ± ± NC Exp. Yadkin 3.1 ± ± VA Jamestown 3.1 ± ± Pioneer 25R ± ± Syngenta Branson 2.9 ± ± Average (bu/a) L.S.D..05 (bu/a) C.V. (%) Lodging = 1 to 5 scale; where 1 = 95% of plants erect; 2.5 = ~50% of plants leaning at angle 45 ; 5 = 95+% of plants leaning at an angle

22 Table 17. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of 44 wheat varieties evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center for two years ( ). Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Variety (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre USG ± Croplan Genetics ± Syngenta SY ± TN Exp. TN ± Dyna-Gro ± Pioneer 26R ± Terral LA ± Armor Ricochet 3.7 ± Progeny ± Pioneer 26R ± USG ± USG ± USG ± Delta Grow ± Syngenta W ± MO Truman 3.5 ± Terral TV ± Warren Seed McKay ± USG ± Pioneer 26R ± MO Milton 3.4 ± Progeny ± Dyna-Gro ± Terral TV ± USG ± OH Malabar 3.3 ± USG ± USG ± MO Bess 3.3 ± Armor Renegade 3.3 ± Terral TV ± USG ± Delta Grow ± Progeny ± Syngenta Oakes 3.2 ± Progeny ±

23 (continued) Table 17. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of 44 wheat varieties evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center for two years ( ). Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Variety (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre VA Merl 3.1 ± Cache River Valley Seed Dixie ± Croplan Genetics ± Dyna-Gro Shirley 3.1 ± NC Exp. Yadkin 3.1 ± VA Jamestown 3.1 ± Pioneer 25R ± Syngenta Branson 2.9 ± yields reported are dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated, feed analysis reported on an "dry weight" basis NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber TDN = Total Digestable Nutrients NEL = Net Energy for Lactation based on University of Wisconsin Milk2006 software program. 22

24 Table 18. Mean yields and agronomic characteristics of 23 fall seeded oat lines evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center during Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield Moisture Winter ± Std Err. ± Std Err. at harvest Emergence Surival Lodging Height Brand Variety (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) tons/a tons/a % % % (score) inches TX TAMO ± ± TX TX02D ± ± LA LA03063SBSBSB-S4 4.4 ± ± LA LA06041SBS ± ± TX TX05CS ± ± LA LA06059SBS ± ± NC NC ± ± LA Horizon ± ± LA LA05006GSBS-65-S1 3.8 ± ± TX TX09CS ± ± FL Horizon ± ± NC NC ± ± NC NC ± ± FL LA02012-S-B-139-S2-B-S1 3.6 ± ± TX TX07CS ± ± FL FL99913-J1-S1 3.5 ± ± NC Rodgers 3.4 ± ± TX TX09CS ± ± FL FL04178-FLID-B-S ± ± TX TX07CS ± ± LA FL0522-FLID-B-S-B-S-92-S1 3.4 ± ± TX TX09CS ± ± FL FL02011-I-J2 2.4 ± ± Average (bu/a) L.S.D..05 (bu/a) C.V. (%) Lodging = 1 to 5 scale; where 1 = 95% of plants erect; 2.5 = ~50% of plants leaning at angle 45 ; 5 = 95+% of plants leaning at an angle

25 Table 19. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of 23 oat varieties evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center during Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Variety (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) (n=1) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre TX TAMO ± TX TX02D ± LA LA03063SBSBSB-S4 4.4 ± LA LA06041SBS ± TX TX05CS ± LA LA06059SBS ± NC NC ± LA Horizon ± LA LA05006GSBS-65-S1 3.8 ± TX TX09CS ± FL Horizon ± NC NC ± NC NC ± FL LA02012-S-B-139-S2-B-S1 3.6 ± TX TX07CS ± FL FL99913-J1-S1 3.5 ± NC Rodgers 3.4 ± TX TX09CS ± FL FL04178-FLID-B-S ± TX TX07CS ± LA FL0522-FLID-B-S-B-S-92-S1 3.4 ± TX TX09CS ± FL FL02011-I-J2 2.4 ± yields reported are dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated, feed analysis reported on an "dry weight" basis NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber TDN = Total Digestable Nutrients NEL = Net Energy for Lactation based on University of Wisconsin Milk2006 software program. 24

26 Table 20. Mean yields and agronomic characteristics of eight fall seeded oat lines evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center for two years ( ). Dry Weight 65% Moisture Avg. Yield Avg. Yield Moisture ± Std Err. ± Std Err. at harvest Lodging Height Brand Variety (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) tons/a tons/a % (score) inches TX TAMO ± ± LA LA03063SBSBSB-S4 3.1 ± ± FL Horizon ± ± TX TX05CS ± ± TX TX07CS ± ± LA Horizon ± ± TX TX07CS ± ± NC Rodgers 2.7 ± ± Average (bu/a) L.S.D..05 (bu/a) C.V. (%) Lodging = 1 to 5 scale; where 1 = 95% of plants erect; 2.5 = ~50% of plants leaning at angle 45 ; 5 = 95+% of plants leaning at an angle 45. Table 21. Mean yields and feed quality characteristics of eight oat varieties evaluated for silage at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center for two years ( ). Dry Weight Avg. Yield Moisture Crude NDF 30h ± Std Err. at Harvest Protein NDF IV Digest Starch ADF TDN NEL Milk/ton Milk/acre Brand Variety (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) (n=2) tons/a % % dm % dm % of NDF % dm % dm % dm Mcals/lb lbs/ton lbs/acre TX TAMO ± LA LA03063SBSBSB-S4 3.1 ± FL Horizon ± TX TX05CS ± TX TX07CS ± LA Horizon ± TX TX07CS ± NC Rodgers 2.7 ± yields reported are dry weight basis unless otherwise indicated, feed analysis reported on an "dry weight" basis NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber TDN = Total Digestable Nutrients ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber NEL = Net Energy for Lactation based on University of Wisconsin Milk2006 software program. 25

27 Table 22. Characteristics, as described by the seed company, of corn silage hybrids evaluated in yield tests in Tennessee during Grain Herbicide Released or Brand Hybrid Color Maturity Tolerance BT Gene Experimental Seed Treatment Augusta A5337EVT3 Y 111 RR CB/RW R Poncho 250 Augusta A5461GTCBLLA Y 111 GT/LL CB R Avicta 500 Augusta A5462GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) Y 112 GT/LL CB/RW R Avicta 500 Augusta A5560VT3 Y 110 RR CB/RW R Poncho 250 Augusta A5464GTCBLL Y 114 RR/LL CB R Cruiser 250 Augusta A6166GT3000A (RR/LL/CB/RW) Y 116 RR/LL CB/RW R Avicta 500 Augusta A6867CBLL Y 117 LL CB R Cruiser 250 Augusta A6867GTCBLLA Y 117 RR/LL Bt R Avicta 500 Augusta A7664VT3 Y 114 RR CB/RW R Poncho 250 Croplan 6286 SS (RR2/LL/CB/RW) Y 113 RR2/LL Y GCB,HXT,RW, R Cruiser 250 Croplan 7131VT3 Y 114 RR CB/RW R Cruiser 250 Croplan 8221VT3 Y 118 RR YGCB/RW R Cruiser 250 Croplan 8505VT3P Y 117 RR YG,CB,C,RW R Cruiser 250 Croplan 8756VT3 Y 118 RR YGCB/RW R Cruiser 250 Croplan 9009 RH Y 124 RR/LL YGCB/RW R Cruiser 250 DeKalb DKC67-21 GENVT3P Y 117 RR YG,CB,C,RW R Poncho 500, Votivo Masters Choice MC-590 Y R Poncho 250 Masters Choice MCT-6583 (RR/LL/CB/RW) Y 115 RR/LL CB/RW R Poncho 250 Mycogen TMF2H918 (RR/LL/HX) Y 123 RR/LL HX1 R Cruiser 250 Mycogen TMF2L872 (RR/LL/HX1) Y 118 RR/LL HX1 R Cruiser 250 Wyffels W8437 (VT3Pro) Y 115 RR YG,CB,C,RW R Metalaxyl,ipconazole,trifloxystrobin,clothianidin 250 Wyffels W8681 (VT3Pro) Y 115 RR2 YG,CB,C,RW R Metalaxyl,ipconazole,trifloxystrobin,clothianidin 250 Codes: Bt, YG, YGCB, CB, HX = contains a Bacillus thuringiensis gene for insect resistance CBRW, RW, CRW = contains a gene for rootworm resistance LL = contains a gene for tolerance to glufosinate CL = contains a gene for tolerance to Imidazolinone class herbicides W = white grain Infomation on this table provided by the respective seed companies. RR, R, R2, RR2, GT = contains a gene for tolerance to glyphosate If a trait appears inside parenthesis i.e. (RR/CB), then it is not part of the hybrid name. 26

28 Table 23. Contact information for corn hybrid seed companies evaluated in yield tests in Tennessee during Company Contact Phone Web site Address Augusta Seed Corporation Dennis Rawley Tisdale Farm Ln, Stuanton, VA Matt Rawley Croplan Genetics Jesse Witt Consolidated Ag Products (Agriliance) Keith Saum and Jim Payne Tennessee Farmers Co-op Ashley Plymale Locations Matt Sowder Darrin Holder Monsanto (Dekalb) N. Lindberg Blvd, St. Louis, MO Masters Choice Ryan Carter St. Rt. 146 E. Anna, Il Mycogen Seed Joe Emanuele Hilty Road, Export, PA Wyffels Hybrids Inc. Dave Strawn US Hwy 6, Geneseo, IL

29 Table 24. Contact information for small grains seed companies evaluated in yield tests in Tennessee during Company Contact Phone Web site Address Armor, Delta King Lane Dill P.O. Box 178, Fisher, AR (Cullum Seeds) Dixie Jason McGarrh P.O. Box 10, Cash, AR (Cache River Valley Seed) Croplan Genetics Jesse Witt Consolidated Ag Products (Agriliance) Keith Saum and Ashley Plymale Tennessee Farmers Co-op Locations Jim Payne Matt Sowder Delta Grow Seed Lee Hughes P O Box 219, England, AR Dyna-Gro Todd Theobald todd.theobald@cpsagu.com South First Street, Union City, TN (Crop Production Services) University of Missouri Mary Ann Quade quadem@missouri.edu University of MO Foundation Seed Anne McKendry mckendrya@missouri.edu 3600 New Haven Rd Columbia, MO North Carolina State Paul Murphy paul_murphy@ncsu.edu NC State University University 840 Method Rd., Unit 3 Raleigh, NC Ohio Seed Improvement John Armstrong armstrong@ohseed.org 6150 Avery Road, Box 477 Association Dublin, OH Pioneer Hi-Bred Int. Michael Hughes michael.hughes@pioneer.com Boulevard South, Suite 302, Huntsville, AL Progeny Corey Dildine corey@progenyag.com Hwy 193, Wynne, AR Syngenta June Hancock june.hancock@syngenta.com CR 680, Bay, AR Terral Seed Inc Larry Mullen lmullen@terralseed.com P O Box 826, Lake Providence, LA University of Tennessee Dennis West dwest3@utk.edu 3421 Joe Johnson Dr, Knoxville, TN

30 (continued) Table 24. Contact information for wheat seed companies evaluated in yield tests in Tennessee during Company Contact Phone Web site Address Unisouth Genetics (USG) Stacy Burwick C Nolensville Rd., Nashville, TN David Fandrich Fandrich Supply Co, Belvidere, TN Mark Huffstetler Huffstetler & Sons Seed Inc, Greenfield, TN Trey Hurt Hurt Seed Co. Inc, Halls, TN Wes Miller Obion Grain Co. Inc, Obion, TN Billy Sellers Sellers Seed, Obion, TN Virginia Tech David Whitt Virginia Crop Improvement Assoc Atlee Station Rd Mechanicsville, VA Warren Seed Lanny Warren South Thompson St., Union City, TN USDA (Oats) Myron Fountain USDA-ARS Plant Science Research Uint 1416 Gardner Hall, Dept Plant Pathology North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7616 Raleigh, NC

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