This plot is dedicated to comparing different varieties of identity-preserved soybeans.
Planting date: May 23, 2020
Observations
Harvest date: October 12
Total accumulated CHU*: 3115.2
Total accumulated rainfall*: 383.5 mm
*source: 4rcast.com
Harvest Results
Ajico: 57.5 bu/ac
Auriga: 52.4 bu/ac
Chiba: 49.3 bu/ac
The Ajico variety is the clear winner in this trial when compared to Auriga, Chiba, and I.P. varieties from the competition. Check out the harvest gallery for photos and more information. Please note that sprayer tracks were made in the Chiba variety.
Leigh Hudson provides the following counts and observations:
Ajico
Average Population: 121,968
Average Pod Count: 34.5
Yield Estimate (bpa): 46.3
Crop Stage: R5
Auriga
Average Population: 94,090
Average Pod Count: 53.3
Yield Estimate (bpa): 55.2
Crop Stage: R5
Chiba
Average Population: 139,392
Average Pod Count: 26.7
Yield Estimate (bpa): 40.9
Crop Stage: R5
Ajico emergence is looking good. Chiba looking really good; came out of the ground quickly and is filling the rows nicely. Auriga also looking quite good with relatively uniform emergence despite seed being untreated.
Soybeans planted in 7.5″ rows with minimum till in silty loam soil with relatively good fertility.
Ajico
- Industry leading performance
- Impressive white mould tolerance
- Excellent spring vigour
- Excellent standability
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Auriga
- Impressive white mould tolerance
- Steady performance
- Excellent standability promotes harvest ease
- Industry leading disease tolerance
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