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2015 Grain Sorghum Performance Tests in Texas
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
SCS-2016-05
The Texas A&M University Systems
Ronnie Schnell - Assistant Professor & Extension SpecialistDennis Pietsch - Director, Crop Testing
Katrina Horn - Agricultural Research AssistantJonathan Moreno - Agricultural Research Assistant
W.L. Rooney - Professor, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas AgriLife Research, The Texas A&M University System,
College Station, TexasGary Peterson - Professor, Grain Sorghum Breeding and Genetics, Texas A&M
AgriLife Research, Lubbock, Texas
2015 GRAIN SORGHUM PERFORMANCE TESTS IN TEXAS
by
Ronnie Schnell, Dennis Pietsch, Katrina Horn, Jonathan Moreno, W. L. Rooney, and Gary Peterson
SCS-2016-05
Respectively, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist; Director, Crop Testing; Agricultural Research Assistant; Agricultural Research Assistant; Professor, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas; Professor, Grain Sorghum Breeding and Genetics, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Lubbock, Texas.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
Selecting Hybrids & Varieties ............................................................................................ 1
Field-Plot Techniques ....................................................................................................... 3
Data Analysis & Reporting ................................................................................................ 4
Agronomic Data as Designated by Company .................................................................... 4
Measured Agronomic Data................................................................................................ 5
Rainfall .............................................................................................................................. 5
Maps: Figure 1. Grain Sorghum Performance Trial Locations & Production Regions ... 3
Figure 2. 2015 Texas Water Year Total Rainfall ................................................ 6
2015 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Characteristics ..................................................................... 7
Grain Sorghum Company Contact Information .................................................................. 11
Monte Alto Full .................................................................................................................. 13
Monte Alto Limited ............................................................................................................ 17
Gregory ............................................................................................................................. 21
Danevang ......................................................................................................................... 25
Hondo ............................................................................................................................... 28
College Station.................................................................................................................. 32
Thrall ................................................................................................................................. 36
Hill County ........................................................................................................................ 40
Hereford ............................................................................................................................ 44
Perryton ............................................................................................................................ 48
Literature Cited and Acknowledgements ........................................................................... 52
2015 GRAIN SORGHUM PERFORMANCE TRIALS IN TEXAS
Ronnie Schnell, Dennis Pietsch, Katrina Horn, Jonathan Moreno, W. L. Rooney, and Gary Peterson
Introduction
Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts the grain sorghum performance tests each year to provide growers in Texas with accurate and unbiased information on hybrid performance at locations across the state. Selection of superior hybrids that are well adapted for a given region is essential for maximizing yield and profit.
This year, seven irrigated and five non-irrigated test sites were planted in the major production regions of Texas. Major grain sorghum production regions include the Western Gulf Coastal Plain, Southern Texas Plains, East Central Texas Plains, Texas Blackland Prairies and High Plains. Approximate locations of the 2015 test sites are shown in Figure 1. A total of 360 entries were evaluated across 12 locations representing 83 unique hybrids from 13 commercial seed companies. Commercial seed companies enter hybrids into each trial location at their own discretion.
Performance trials are conducted by personnel from the Crop Testing Program, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and financed by fees collected from participating commercial seed companies. Test sites are on privately owned farms or at Texas A&M University AgriLife Research Centers. All entries are randomized and replicated four times at each location. All test sites are managed according to practices common to each production region. Field maps and planting plans can be found at the link below shortly after planting. Following harvest, results are statistically analyzed and made available at: http://varietytesting.tamu.edu/grainsorghum/.
Suggestions for Selecting Hybrids and Varieties
Variety or hybrid selection is often the first decision a grower must make each crop year. The goal is to identify hybrids with superior performance (top yielding) for your environment. Many environments exist in Texas with significant variation within regions and across years, mostly due to variation in weather. Documented, consistent yield performance within a region is essential for selecting hybrids that will perform well on your farming operation. This means that evaluation of hybrids over multiple locations and years (when possible) is the best way to predict future performance. Exercise caution when using single location data to compare hybrid performance.
Following yield performance, other characteristics may be useful for selecting the best hybrid. Maturity or days to flowering may be important for selecting hybrids that are appropriate for your growing season/conditions. Typically mid- and full-season hybrids will respond favorably to additional moisture while early or short season hybrids are designed for dryland production with
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lower moisture requirements. Selecting the wrong maturity hybrid can result in poor yields in dry environments or the inability of a hybrid to produce higher yields if the moisture profile is favorable. As water becomes more limited, drought tolerance becomes a critical component for production. Most sorghum hybrids possess good levels of pre-flowering drought tolerance, but there is a wide variation for post-flowering drought tolerance, and in most years post flowering drought is more common in Texas. Therefore, producers should ask seed companies for the relative level of post-flowering drought tolerance (or staygreen) their hybrids possess. Producers should realize that plant height and grain yield are correlated and while there are exceptions, taller hybrids generally have higher yield potential. Likewise taller hybrids require greater management, but if they possess good post-flowering drought tolerance (or staygreen) they should have good standability. Finally, variation for grain quality exists in grain sorghum and there are several hybrids that are now used in food grain markets. A list of these hybrids is provided by the National Grain Sorghum Producers (www.sorghumgrowers.com). These hybrids have white or cream-colored grain and straw colored glumes with tan plant color. While these hybrids are not suitable in all regions, in certain environments these hybrids yield comparably to traditional hybrids and may provide additional marketing opportunities.
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Field-Plot Techniques Performance trials are conducted at each location using a randomized complete block design with four replications of each entry (hybrid). Seeds for each hybrid are packaged to obtain a final plant population appropriate for each production region and cropping system. Plots are generally 2
Figure 1. 2015 Grain Sorghum Performance Trials: Locations and Production Regions
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rows wide with row spacing ranging from 30 to 40 inches depending on location. Seeds are packaged to deliver 30 feet of planted row per plot. Seed is planted using a belt cone planter with John Deere MaxEmerge XP planter units at all sites. Following emergence, two feet of row are trimmed on each side resulting in 26 ft plots and 4 ft alleys at most sites. Alleys are maintained free of weeds throughout the growing season through mechanical or chemical control measures. Cultural and agronomic practices adapted for each region are used as determined by the cooperator. Field data such as plant height, head exertion, and days to 50% flower are recorded at the appropriate times. Additional agronomic information is provided when available. All locations are harvested with a John Deere 3300 plot combine equipped with the HarvestMaster Grain Gauge that measures plot weight, test weight, and grain moisture. Field and harvest notes are compiled for each location and results analyzed. Data Analysis and Reporting Data from each location is analyzed statistically using SAS. Mean values for yield and additional agronomic data are presented in tables for each location. Mean values are derived from the average of all replications for each entry in each trial. Least Significant Difference (LSD) is a statistical test used that determines the minimum difference between two entries required to be considered having different levels of performance. Differences between entries (yield, plant height, etc.) less than the LSD value represents variation measurements due to factors other than hybrid performance, such as variation in soil type, soil moisture, fertility, insect or disease pressure, planting or harvesting procedures. Although numeric differences in yield or other measurements may exist, if two entries are within the LSD value, they should be considered to have equal performance. The Coefficient of Variation (CV) is used to determine the amount of variability in the data set relative to the mean and can be used to determine if the results are reliable. Generally, CV’s greater than 20% indicate that the data is unreliable and is not reported. However, each data set is evaluated individually to determine if results will be reported. In the 2015 Grain Sorghum Characteristics table, you will find agronomic data submitted by each company for their entries. Agronomic information provided by the companies about their hybrids are found in the list below and include items such as cob color, grain color and genetic traits. Agronomic data measured and collected by the Crop Testing program is described in the section below. Agronomic Data as designated by each company:
Grain Color: Y = Yellow, W = White, Cm = Cream, R = Red, Bz = Bronze Plant Color: T = Tan, R = Red, P = Purple. Maturity Class: Early (E), medium-early (ME), medium (M), medium-late (ML), and late (L).
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Measured Agronomic Data:
Days to 50% Flowering: the average number of days from planting to the date when 50 percent of the plants within the plot are in some stage of flowering. Plant Height: the average height in inches from ground to tip of the panicle. Head Exertion: the average length in inches from the flag leaf to the base of the panicle. Grain Moisture: the average moisture at harvest as a percent (%).
Test Weight: is a measure of bulk grain density and is determined by the seed weight per unit of volume. This is measured at harvest and expressed as pounds per bushel. Yield : Standardized to 14% moisture: expressed in pounds per acre (lb/acre) and calculated using [((100 – moisture (%) /86) * yield (lb/acre)].
In addition to individual site performance, information on multi-year performance for each site and regional performance is provided. Multi-year tables are presented as 2-year summaries of yield performance data. The entries are ranked according to hybrid performance in the current year. Rainfall Available soil moisture during the growing season is often a limiting factor for sorghum production in Texas. Available moisture will influence decisions on hybrid selection related to maturity and for selection of appropriate seeding rates. Variation in rainfall patterns can be substantial within a production region and from year to year. A significant gradient in annual rainfall exist in Texas moving east to west. Often, it is useful to look at rainfall amounts for a given region based on the water-year. The water-year corresponds with hydrological cycles and runs from October 1 through September 30. In contrast to annual rainfall amounts, water-year analysis includes periods of time when soil profile moisture recharge can occur. The observed water-year totals are provided in Figure 2.
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Figure 2. Texas: 2015 Water Year total rainfall in inches.
Figure 2. 2015 water year (October 1, 2014 –September 30, 2015) precipitation in inches
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Hybrid Characteristics
2015 Grain Sorghum
Company Brand Hybrid Grain Color Plant Color Maturitry
Alta Seeds AG1301 CreamAdvanta Seeds Red Medium-Early
Advanta Research XG30002 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium
Advanta Research XG30001 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Red Medium-Early
Advanta Research XG30003 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium-Late
Advanta Research XG02008 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium
Alta Seeds AG2115 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium
Alta Seeds AG2105 RedAdvanta Seeds Red Medium
Alta Seeds AG1203 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Red Medium-Early
Alta Seeds AG3201 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Purple Medium-Late
Alta Seeds AG1201 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Red Early
Alta Seeds AG1401 WhiteAdvanta Seeds Tan Medium-Early
Alta Seeds AG3101 RedAdvanta Seeds Purple Medium-Late
Alta Seeds AG2103 RedAdvanta Seeds Purple Medium
Alta Seeds AG1101 BronzeAdvanta Seeds Red Early
Anzu Genetica AG 4240 WhiteAnzu Genetica Seed Medium
Anzu Genetica AG 4475 RedAnzu Genetica Seed Medium
Anzu Genetica AG 4223 RedAnzu Genetica Seed Early
Anzu Genetica AG 4333 RedAnzu Genetica Seed Medium
Anzu Genetica AG 4400 RedAnzu Genetica Seed Medium
Anzu Genetica AG 4300 RedAnzu Genetica Seed Medium
Anzu Genetica AG 4620B RedAnzu Genetica Seed Medium-Late
Browning Challenger BMX II BronzeBrowning Seed Inc. Purple Medium-Late
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Hybrid Characteristics
2015 Grain Sorghum
Company Brand Hybrid Grain Color Plant Color Maturitry
Browning CHALLENGER BMX BronzeBrowning Seed Inc. Purple Medium
Browning 775 W CreamBrowning Seed Inc. Purple Medium-Late
Sorghum Partners SP6929 BronzeChromatin Inc. Purple Medium-Late
Sorghum Partners NK7633Chromatin Inc. Medium-Late
Sorghum Partners NK5418Chromatin Inc. Medium
Sorghum Partners SP3425Chromatin Inc. Medium-Early
Sorghum Partners SPX17314 BronzeChromatin Inc. Purple Medium-Late
Sorghum Partners SPX17514 BronzeChromatin Inc. Purple Medium-Late
Sorghum Partners X715 BronzeChromatin Inc. Purple Medium-Late
Sorghum Partners SPX12613 RedChromatin Inc. Purple Early
Pioneer 84P72 RedDupont Purple Medium
Pioneer 83P73 BronzeDupont Purple Medium-Late
Pioneer 83P56 BronzeDupont Purple Medium-Late
Pioneer 85P05 BronzeDupont Purple Medium
Gayland Ward EXP 9102Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward EXP 9021Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward EXP 9059Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward EXP 9103Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward EXP 9101Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward EXP 9100Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward 9460Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward 1160Gayland Ward Seed
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Hybrid Characteristics
2015 Grain Sorghum
Company Brand Hybrid Grain Color Plant Color Maturitry
Gayland Ward EXP 9099Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward 9417Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward EXP 9104Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward 9480Gayland Ward Seed
Gayland Ward 9320Gayland Ward Seed
Golden Acres 3637 BronzeGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium
Golden Acres 5613 BronzeGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium
Golden Acres 5515 BronzeGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium
Golden Acres 5556 BronzeGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium
Golden Acres 2990C CreamGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium-Early
Golden Acres 4980B BronzeGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium-Late
Golden Acres 3545 BronzeGolden Acres Genetics Purple Medium
DEKALB DKS 38-88 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium-Early
DEKALB DKS 28-05Monsanto Early
DEKALB DKS 29-28Monsanto Early
DEKALB DKS 44-20 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium
DEKALB DKS 37-07Monsanto Medium-Early
DEKALB DKS 41-50 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium
DEKALB DKS 53-53 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium-Late
DEKALB DKS 49-45 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium
DEKALB DKS 51-01 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium-Late
DEKALB DKS 53-67 BronzeMonsanto Purple Medium-Late
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Hybrid Characteristics
2015 Grain Sorghum
Company Brand Hybrid Grain Color Plant Color Maturitry
Mycogen E46191Mycogen Seeds Purple
Mycogen 1G741 BronzeMycogen Seeds Purple Medium
Mycogen 1G688 RedMycogen Seeds Purple Medium
NuTech GS623 RedNuTech Seed, LLC Purple Medium-Early
NuTech GS693 RedNuTech Seed, LLC Purple Medium-Late
NuTech GS715 RedNuTech Seed, LLC Purple Medium-Late
NuTech GS725 RedNuTech Seed, LLC Purple Medium-Late
PIFSV HUASTECO BronzePIFSV Red Medium
PIFSV NORTENO BronzePIFSV Red Medium-Early
REV 9924 RedTerral Seed, Inc. Purple Late
REV 9782 RedTerral Seed, Inc. Purple Medium-Late
REV 9562 RedTerral Seed, Inc. Purple Medium-Early
Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 BronzeTexas A&M AgriLife Purple Medium-Late
Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 BronzeTexas A&M AgriLife Purple Medium-Late
Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 BronzeTexas A&M AgriLife Purple Medium-Late
Integra G3660 RedWilbur-Ellis Company Purple Medium
Integra G3670 BronzeWilbur-Ellis Company Purple Medium
Hybrid characteristics are provided by representatives of each company.For additional information contact your local seed dealer or:Dennis [email protected]
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Company Contacts
Grain Sorghum
Company Contact Information Phone EmailBrand
Travis Kidd 806-340-2031 [email protected]
301 S. Polk, Suite 350
Advanta Seeds
Amarillo, TX 79101
Advanta Research
Travis Kidd 806-340-2031 [email protected]
301 S. Polk, Suite 350
Advanta Seeds
Amarillo, TX 79101
Alta Seeds
Beto Anzaldua 245-548-7447 [email protected]
PO Box 23644
Anzu Genetica Seed
Waco, TX 76702
Anzu Genetica
Rodney Smith 806-293-5271 [email protected]
3101 S. I-27
Browning Seed Inc.
Plainview, TX 79072
Browning
Alfredo Pineda 806-790-6542 [email protected]
8509 Venita Avenue
Chromatin Inc.
Lubbock, TX 79424
Sorghum Partners
Grant Groene 620-229-0465 [email protected]
6519 72nd St
Dupont
Lubbock, TX 79424
Pioneer
Carson Ward 806-676-1123 [email protected]
4395 US Hwy 60
Gayland Ward Seed
Hereford, TX 79045
Gayland Ward
Dr. James Allison 512-793-5205 [email protected]
PO Box 579
Golden Acres Genetics
Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
Golden Acres
Roy Ussery 361-584-2523 [email protected]
982 US Hwy 77
Monsanto
Bishop, TX 78343
DEKALB
Ben Benton 806-253-2584 [email protected]
1111 Hwy 62 Bypass
Mycogen Seeds
Ralls, TX 79357
Mycogen
Steve Sick 402-661-4700 [email protected]
2321 N Loop Dr, Suite 230
NuTech Seed, LLC
Ames, IA 50010
NuTech
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Company Contacts
Grain Sorghum
Company Contact Information Phone EmailBrand
Jesus Ortega 868-813-1560 [email protected] PIFSV
Marty Hale 318-341-8814 [email protected]
111 Ellington
Terral Seed, Inc.
Rayville, LA 71269
REV
Bill Rooney 979-845-2151 [email protected]
2474 TAMU
Texas A&M AgriLife
College Station, TX 77843
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Bracken Finney [email protected] Company Integra
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Performance Trial
2015
Monte Alto (Full Irrigated)
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/A10N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 51-01 15.0 56.6 5,62556 583
N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-53 15.4 55.8 5,28455 783
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 15.1 56.0 4,86054 580
N/A1N/AN/AN/AIntegra G3670 15.7 55.7 4,85154 580
N/A1N/AN/AN/APioneer 83P56 15.0 56.8 4,79353 581
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 15.1 57.3 4,66753 681
N/A6N/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4475 15.3 58.9 4,66557 880
N/A3N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2103 14.1 57.4 4,48950 582
N/A8N/AN/AN/AIntegra G3660 14.6 57.4 4,48950 581
N/A0N/AN/AN/AREV 9924 14.8 56.2 4,48952 582
N/A1N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 14.3 56.2 4,48949 580
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 15.1 57.8 4,46248 681
N/A8N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 49-45 15.4 56.7 4,44557 782
N/A0N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 15.2 55.7 4,41351 481
N/A8N/AN/AN/AREV 9562 14.8 56.5 4,32153 681
N/A1N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 14.8 55.7 4,31853 679
N/A5N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 15.3 57.3 4,27858 780
N/A5N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 15.9 56.7 4,24351 685
N/A5N/AN/AN/APioneer 83P73 14.7 55.6 4,08852 483
N/A10N/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4400 15.0 54.3 4,08447 585
N/A5N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 14.4 54.6 4,00752 680
N/A10N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 14.5 55.9 3,90654 580
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 15.3 56.2 3,82050 680
N/A20N/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G688 15.0 53.9 3,71552 681
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Monte Alto (Full Irrigated)
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/A5N/AN/AN/AREV 9782 14.6 56.9 3,50551 480
N/A1N/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4223 14.2 52.3 3,21542 479
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4240 14.4 54.5 3,01448 883
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4620B 15.8 52.7 2,70757 485
N/A3N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 13.9 54.7 2,68144 284
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Monte Alto (Full Irrigated)
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
4,204
13.8
798.0
0.000
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 80,000
N (lb/ac) 120
P2O5 (lb/ac) 0
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 2/19/2015
Harvest Date 7/7/2015
Agronomic information8.1
0.686
55.9
2.2
1.7
0.000
14.9
Cooperator: Rio Farms: Andy Scott
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 1.5
1.7
0.000
81
6.0
4.4
0.000
52
27.9
2.1
0.000
5
217.1
0.537
3.9
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 0
Precipitation (in) 24.71
Trial Notes
*Appreciation expressed to Juan Garza and Eddie Hernandez for assistance in conducting the test.*Applied 1 pt/A Nitrozin (17-0-0-5) + 1 qt/A of FOLI-GRO Action (2-17-17) on 5/8
Soil Type Hidalgo Sandy clay loam
Tillage
Previous Crop Soybeans
Herbicide
Applied 12 oz/A of Outlook on 2/22
*Applied 8 oz/A of Sivanto for control of sugarcane aphids on 5/8
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
Monte Alto (Full Irrigated)
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
6,450DEKALB DKS 51-01Monsanto
6,441DEKALB DKS 53-53Monsanto
6,028Integra G3670Wilbur-Ellis Company
5,969Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
5,897Alta Seeds AG2103Advanta Seeds
5,879DEKALB DKS 49-45Monsanto
5,750REV 9924Terral Seed, Inc.
5,740Integra G3660Wilbur-Ellis Company
5,655Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
5,617Advanta Research XG02008Advanta Seeds
5,582Gayland Ward 9320Gayland Ward Seed
5,561Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
5,374Gayland Ward 9480Gayland Ward Seed
5,320Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
5,285Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
5,256REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
5,223REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
4,960Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
4,896Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
4,758Gayland Ward 9417Gayland Ward Seed
4,691Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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Performance Trial
2015
Monte Alto (Limited Irrigated)
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 51-01 13.9 59.1 6,64258 681
N/A5N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 13.9 57.5 5,87055 578
N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-53 13.9 58.8 5,67454 582
N/A5N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 13.7 57.2 5,54453 479
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4333 14.1 58.6 5,11651 680
N/A8N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 41-50 14.1 59.5 5,06756 581
N/A3N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 14.2 57.7 5,01560 678
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 14.1 59.1 5,01054 581
N/A0N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners X715 15.0 58.8 4,91656 779
N/A3N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SPX17514 14.1 58.8 4,90252 382
N/A10N/AN/AN/AREV 9562 13.9 58.2 4,89152 580
N/A0N/AN/AN/AIntegra G3670 14.3 57.7 4,82152 580
N/A5N/AN/AN/APioneer 83P73 14.1 57.5 4,80052 381
N/A0N/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G688 14.0 57.0 4,77952 780
N/A3N/AN/AN/AREV 9782 14.0 58.8 4,67751 380
N/A8N/AN/AN/AIntegra G3660 13.9 58.5 4,61750 580
N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3637 14.0 58.2 4,54254 580
N/A8N/AN/AN/AREV 9924 13.9 57.6 4,51652 482
N/A5N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 13.9 57.8 4,47853 778
N/A0N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SPX17314 14.5 58.6 4,46950 582
N/A0N/AN/AN/APioneer 83P56 14.1 58.4 4,41053 580
N/A5N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SP6929 14.7 58.1 4,36651 582
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 14.8 57.9 4,28749 480
N/A10N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 14.4 59.3 4,15258 778
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Monte Alto (Limited Irrigated)
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/A10N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 14.2 58.1 4,06148 679
N/A10N/AN/AN/APIFSV NORTENO 14.3 57.5 4,04558 677
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 14.8 58.0 4,00647 384
N/A0N/AN/AN/ASorghum Partners SPX12613 13.8 57.5 3,97549 675
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 14.4 58.4 3,81149 680
N/A8N/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4300 13.9 56.4 3,80351 879
N/A13N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 13.9 56.5 3,75551 679
N/A8N/AN/AN/APIFSV HUASTECO 14.2 55.3 3,53356 382
N/A3N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 14.0 56.3 3,47946 382
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Monte Alto (Limited Irrigated)
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
4,607
13.3
847.8
0.000
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 55,000
N (lb/ac) 120
P2O5 (lb/ac) 0
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 2/19/2015
Harvest Date 7/7/2015
Agronomic information3.8
0.8
0.020
57.9
1.3
1.1
0.000
14.1
Cooperator: Rio Farms: Andy Scott
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 1.3
1.5
0.000
80
4.1
3.0
0.000
52
35.5
2.5
0.000
5
236.5
0.929
3.8
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 0
Precipitation (in) 24.71
Trial Notes
*Appreciation expressed to Juan Garza and Eddie Hernandez for assistance in conducting the test.*Applied 1 pt/A Nitrozin (17-0-0-5) + 1 qt/A of FOLI-GRO Action (2-17-17) on 5/8
Soil Type Hidalgo Sandy clay loam
Tillage
Previous Crop Soybeans
Herbicide
Applied 12 oz/A of Outlook on 2/22
*Applied 8 oz/A of Sivanto for control of sugarcane aphids on 5/8
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
Monte Alto (Limited Irrigated)
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
6,828DEKALB DKS 51-01Monsanto
6,754DEKALB DKS 53-53Monsanto
6,418Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
6,303Gayland Ward 9320Gayland Ward Seed
6,100Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
6,057Gayland Ward 9480Gayland Ward Seed
5,957Integra G3670Wilbur-Ellis Company
5,840REV 9924Terral Seed, Inc.
5,840REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
5,819Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
5,805Integra G3660Wilbur-Ellis Company
5,791REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
5,579Golden Acres 3637Golden Acres Genetics
5,566Advanta Research XG30002Advanta Seeds
5,528Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
5,499Mycogen 1G688Mycogen Seeds
5,463Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
5,432Gayland Ward 9417Gayland Ward Seed
5,337Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
5,253Advanta Research XG30001Advanta Seeds
5,208Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
5,188Advanta Research XG02008Advanta Seeds
5,153Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
5,094Sorghum Partners SP6929Chromatin Inc.
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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Performance Trial
2015
Gregory
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 16.3 56.5 2,15251 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G741 17.7 54.3 2,04148 7
N/AN/AN/AN/APioneer 83P56 17.5 54.7 1,94347 5
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 16.5 54.9 1,90148 6
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 15.9 53.6 1,89145 7
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 16.2 53.8 1,86645 7
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5613 16.9 54.6 1,84544 8
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-53 16.8 56.7 1,80148 4
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 16.9 55.3 1,79147 5
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 49-45 17.2 54.7 1,77251 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 17.5 54.1 1,76345 9
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 16.8 54.1 1,76053 5
N/AN/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4300 16.7 54.5 1,75043 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3545 16.9 54.3 1,72845 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 16.7 54.9 1,71946 9
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 16.6 54.2 1,70747 8
N/AN/AN/AN/APioneer 83P73 17.2 55.2 1,60946 7
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 41-50 17.0 54.8 1,57651 11
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 16.5 53.9 1,53146 6
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 17.4 53.8 1,52945 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 16.7 54.9 1,52647 7
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3637 17.7 54.5 1,41248 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4223 17.3 53.4 1,39439 4
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 18.8 55.5 1,36244 9
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Gregory
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/AAnzu Genetica AG 4333 17.3 54.9 1,32045 7
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 16.9 53.8 1,31849 4
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 18.3 53.2 1,28343 9
N/AN/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G688 16.1 51.8 1,15841 7
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Gregory
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
1,659
16.7
383.3
0.000
Row Spacing (in) 38
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 60,000
N (lb/ac) 40
P2O5 (lb/ac) 0
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 4/7/2015
Harvest Date 8/26/2015
Agronomic information6.7
0.218
54.417.0
Cooperator: Allan Hunt
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 3.7
2.4
0.000
46
23.6
7
Irrigated No
Irrigation (in)
Precipitation (in) 39.91
Trial Notes
*Yields do not reflect the potential of grain sorghum in this area. Due to prolonged wet soil conditions, the test block was planted about 5 weeks later than the optimum planting date. The test block was flooded three times and reduced potential yields.
Soil Type Raymondville clay loam; 0-1% slope
Tillage Full conventional till, shred stalks, disked, field cultivated and planted
Previous Crop Grain sorghum
Herbicide
None
*200 lbs of ammonium sulfate was applied after emergence.*The incidence of aphids were minimal thus no insecticide was applied.*No flowering notes recorded.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
Gregory
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
3,072REV 9924Terral Seed, Inc.
3,018DEKALB DKS 49-45Monsanto
2,917Advanta Research XG02008Advanta Seeds
2,903Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
2,844Mycogen 1G741Mycogen Seeds
2,792Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
2,785Golden Acres 5613Golden Acres Genetics
2,785Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
2,744DEKALB DKS 41-50Monsanto
2,713Mycogen 1G688Mycogen Seeds
2,694Advanta Research XG30001Advanta Seeds
2,693Advanta Research XG30002Advanta Seeds
2,644Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
2,630REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
2,598Golden Acres 3545Golden Acres Genetics
2,590Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
2,588REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
2,446Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
2,201Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
2,162Golden Acres 3637Golden Acres Genetics
2,120Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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Performance Trial
2015
Danevang
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/A1N/AN/AN/APioneer 83P73 13.0 59.1 5,68155 765
N/A0N/AN/AN/APioneer 83P56 12.4 58.8 5,65653 965
N/A1N/AN/AN/AIntegra G3670 12.6 58.7 5,58754 862
N/A13N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 13.2 59.0 5,54561 964
N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 41-50 12.7 60.0 5,52258 1164
N/A1N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5613 12.8 58.2 5,41954 963
N/A2N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 12.9 58.4 5,41053 963
N/A2N/AN/AN/AREV 9924 12.7 58.2 5,38256 765
N/A1N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 12.7 58.1 5,37155 1064
N/A2N/AN/AN/AREV 9562 12.4 59.2 5,35456 864
N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-53 13.2 59.6 5,35455 1065
N/A1N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 12.9 58.9 5,26854 665
N/A1N/AN/AN/AREV 9782 12.6 58.4 5,10551 763
N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 44-20 12.9 59.3 5,06356 1065
N/A0N/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G688 13.1 57.4 5,00651 865
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 13.4 56.0 4,95452 1062
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 13.3 57.9 4,88051 866
N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3637 13.5 55.5 4,87854 1063
N/A8N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 13.7 57.2 4,84861 764
N/A0N/AN/AN/AIntegra G3660 12.5 58.7 4,76552 863
N/A0N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 12.6 57.3 4,65353 764
N/A1N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 12.9 54.7 4,57451 1163
N/A2N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 12.6 57.3 4,53953 963
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 13.0 59.8 4,45949 866
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Danevang
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/A1N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 13.0 59.2 4,30550 765
5,103
9.4
698.3
0.001
Row Spacing (in) 40
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 80,000
N (lb/ac) 104
P2O5 (lb/ac) 0
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 4/1/2015
Harvest Date 7/22/2015
Agronomic information5.8
0.710
58.2
1.9
1.7
0.000
12.9
Cooperator: Dean Hansen
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 1.3
1.1
0.000
64
2.7
2.1
0.000
54
12.8
1.5
0.000
8
148.8
2.8
0.000
1.4
Irrigated No
Irrigation (in)
Precipitation (in) 42.12
Trial Notes
*Applied 16 oz/A of Vesper for worms & aphids + 1.6 oz/A of Transform for sugarcane aphids + 3.78 oz/A of Priaxor for disease protection*30.92 oz/A of Touchdown was applied as a harvest aid prior to harvest
Soil Type Lake Charles Clay
Tillage Conventional
Previous Crop Cotton
Herbicide
Applied 9.2 oz/A of Verdict + 4.4 oz/A of Outlook
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
Danevang
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
6,014REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
5,927DEKALB DKS 41-50Monsanto
5,691REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
5,681REV 9924Terral Seed, Inc.
5,543DEKALB DKS 44-20Monsanto
5,491Golden Acres 5613Golden Acres Genetics
5,266Integra G3660Wilbur-Ellis Company
5,233Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
5,205Mycogen 1G688Mycogen Seeds
5,169Integra G3670Wilbur-Ellis Company
5,138Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
5,069Golden Acres 3637Golden Acres Genetics
5,025Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
5,002Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
4,882Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
4,857Advanta Research XG02008Advanta Seeds
4,842Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
4,779Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
4,451Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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Performance Trial
2015
D'Hanis/Hondo
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-53 15.0 55.1 6,46356 1074
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 13.7 55.2 6,12158 972
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 14.0 56.2 6,03657 1070
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS725 14.0 58.1 5,97565 1169
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 13.4 57.5 5,91553 871
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3545 14.6 57.0 5,89761 1172
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 51-01 14.4 58.8 5,87163 1175
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS715 14.7 57.9 5,80355 574
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-67 14.9 59.3 5,79857 1074
N/AN/AN/AN/APioneer 83P73 14.1 57.0 5,70456 772
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 14.1 55.3 5,63666 1070
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 13.1 58.1 5,55156 1073
N/AN/AN/AN/APioneer 83P56 14.0 57.9 5,53958 1074
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 14.0 57.8 5,53359 1172
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 13.8 58.8 5,43865 1170
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS693 13.4 59.5 5,38058 973
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5613 14.4 56.6 5,37358 1171
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2103 13.7 58.1 5,29954 970
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 14.8 57.3 5,23657 1071
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3637 15.1 55.1 5,21657 1171
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 17.0 58.7 5,17153 972
N/AN/AN/AN/AIntegra G3660 13.7 58.0 5,13554 969
N/AN/AN/AN/AIntegra G3670 13.9 57.5 5,03256 970
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 13.5 56.4 5,01658 1167
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
D'Hanis/Hondo
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 13.9 54.5 4,80554 1168
N/AN/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G688 14.3 56.5 4,78453 1271
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 16.5 56.6 4,68152 1074
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 14.3 53.7 4,63054 970
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 16.0 56.6 4,44455 1070
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 15.3 58.0 4,13451 674
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS623 13.7 55.9 3,48655 1165
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
D'Hanis/Hondo
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
5,326
10.6
816.5
0.000
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 80,000
N (lb/ac) 122
P2O5 (lb/ac) 50
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 3/26/2015
Harvest Date 7/29/2015
Agronomic information4.1
0.8
0.000
57.1
2.3
1.9
0.000
14.4
Cooperator: Bob Clary & Sons
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 1.4
2.0
0.000
71
3.0
2.0
0.000
57
10.6
1.4
0.000
10
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 0
Precipitation (in) 27.56
Trial Notes
Timely rain events eliminated any need for irrigation. Test was sprayed with Transform at label rate for aphids & Bidren at label rate for head worms and stinkbugs.
Soil Type Knippa clay
Tillage Chiseled in spring, disked twice
Previous Crop Wheat
Herbicide
Dual II Magnum at label rate
Appreciation is expressed to Mr. Wayne Scholtz, retired Medina County CEA for collecting flowering data and monitoring test.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
Hondo
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
8,148REV 9924Terral Seed, Inc.
7,983DEKALB DKS 53-53Monsanto
7,733DEKALB DKS 51-01Monsanto
7,693Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
7,450DEKALB DKS 53-67Monsanto
7,257Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
7,256REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
7,248REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
7,244Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
7,053Golden Acres 3545Golden Acres Genetics
6,983Integra G3670Wilbur-Ellis Company
6,947Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
6,884Golden Acres 5613Golden Acres Genetics
6,833Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
6,655Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
6,632Alta Seeds AG2103Advanta Seeds
6,520Golden Acres 3637Golden Acres Genetics
6,371Integra G3660Wilbur-Ellis Company
6,253Advanta Research XG02008Advanta Seeds
6,178Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
6,156Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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Performance Trial
2015
College Station
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS725 13.9 61.6 7,61557 965
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 51-01 13.7 62.3 7,39354 968
N/AN/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G741 13.8 60.1 7,16549 665
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 13.3 62.8 6,81457 965
N/AN/AN/AN/AIntegra G3670 13.8 60.1 6,77451 665
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS693 13.5 61.5 6,71747 767
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 14.7 59.3 6,64354 766
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 13.3 60.8 6,54150 670
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-53 13.5 61.6 6,46652 669
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3545 13.3 61.1 6,40250 867
N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning CHALLENGER BMX 13.4 60.3 6,11046 668
N/AN/AN/AN/APioneer 83P56 13.7 61.5 6,06650 968
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS715 13.6 60.9 6,03851 470
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 13.4 60.2 5,99950 667
N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning Challenger BMX II 13.1 61.2 5,93149 667
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5613 14.2 61.0 5,84351 865
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 14.9 61.4 5,79946 466
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 13.9 61.2 5,78747 766
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 13.3 61.9 5,78547 568
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 13.4 61.3 5,76548 867
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3637 13.3 61.4 5,75945 568
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 13.8 60.9 5,72650 567
N/AN/AN/AN/AIntegra G3660 13.4 61.5 5,69747 767
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 13.8 60.3 5,37849 865
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
College Station
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 14.5 61.3 5,36147 768
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 13.1 60.5 5,17748 467
N/AN/AN/AN/APioneer 83P73 14.2 60.2 5,17351 870
N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning 775 W 13.7 60.2 5,06347 964
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 14.0 62.0 4,94944 569
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 13.9 61.4 4,83349 765
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 14.1 61.7 4,74145 569
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS623 14.0 61.4 4,35646 760
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
College Station
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
5,933
14.0
1,243.2
0.000
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 80,000
N (lb/ac) 99
P2O5 (lb/ac) 30
K2O (lb/ac) 6
Plant Date 4/2/2015
Harvest Date 8/16/2015
Agronomic information5.6
0.182
61.1
1.2
1.1
0.000
13.7
Cooperator: Dr. B. Rooney, D. Collins, S.Labar
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 1.8
1.6
0.000
67
5.0
3.5
0.000
49
23.5
6
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 0
Precipitation (in) 35.74
Trial Notes
*This was a good test despite the numerous rain events at this site. No irrigation was applied to the test.*The incidence of aphids were low, thus no insecticide was applied to the test..
Soil Type Ships clay loam
Tillage Conventional
Previous Crop Cotton
Herbicide
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
College Station
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
7,977Integra G3670Wilbur-Ellis Company
7,946DEKALB DKS 53-53Monsanto
7,812DEKALB DKS 51-01Monsanto
7,650Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
7,599Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
7,332Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
7,248Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
7,232REV 9924Terral Seed, Inc.
7,140Golden Acres 5613Golden Acres Genetics
6,995Golden Acres 3545Golden Acres Genetics
6,974Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
6,972Integra G3660Wilbur-Ellis Company
6,941REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
6,911Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
6,746REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
6,666Advanta Research XG30001Advanta Seeds
6,520Golden Acres 3637Golden Acres Genetics
6,372Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
6,345Advanta Research XG02008Advanta Seeds
6,321Advanta Research XG30002Advanta Seeds
6,289Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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Performance Trial
2015
Thrall
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 51-01 12.2 62.6 7,13157 675
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 11.4 61.5 6,76157 477
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 12.1 63.5 6,68460 673
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 44-20 11.8 62.8 6,60656 869
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 11.2 62.3 6,46153 574
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 12.1 62.1 6,23156 673
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS693 11.7 62.4 6,05553 574
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS725 12.2 63.3 6,01558 675
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 11.9 61.3 5,91260 573
N/AN/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G688 11.5 61.5 5,90152 576
N/AN/AN/AN/AIntegra G3670 11.8 61.8 5,80454 474
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 12.1 61.8 5,79553 374
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS715 11.8 61.8 5,77353 276
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 11.8 62.6 5,50852 575
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3545 12.3 61.9 5,42554 775
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 49-45 12.1 63.0 5,38855 475
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 12.0 61.6 5,36852 575
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5556 11.8 61.8 5,23150 774
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 12.9 62.1 5,08549 675
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 13.3 62.7 4,92748 477
N/AN/AN/AN/AIntegra G3660 12.0 61.7 4,87349 572
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 11.6 61.3 4,85455 771
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 11.8 61.7 4,69652 573
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 12.5 61.0 4,59350 673
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Thrall
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5515 11.7 61.2 4,56953 772
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 11.6 60.5 4,51053 476
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1301 11.5 62.0 4,46750 772
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1401 11.8 62.2 4,28849 874
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 11.8 62.6 4,11648 375
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-53 12.2 62.5 4,02753 477
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS623 11.8 61.2 3,09052 766
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Thrall
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
5,359
16.3
1,283.2
0.000
Row Spacing (in) 38
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 65,000
N (lb/ac) 150
P2O5 (lb/ac) 45
K2O (lb/ac) 23
Plant Date 3/30/2015
Harvest Date 8/11/2015
Agronomic information4.2
0.7
0.001
62.0
0.8
0.7
0.000
11.9
Cooperator: Stiles Farm Foundation, Ryan Collett
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 2.1
2.2
0.000
74
3.2
2.4
0.000
53
25.0
5
Irrigated No
Irrigation (in)
Precipitation (in) 32.34
Trial Notes
The test block is usually strip-tilled prior to planting, however due to wet field conditions, the test was not strip-tilled. Instead, the test was planted in last year's beds and herbicides were applied pre-emerge.
Soil Type Burleson clay
Tillage None, old beds were used
Previous Crop Corn
Herbicide
Applied 1.3 pt/A of Medal EC + 1 lb of Atrazine + 1.3 qt/A of glyphosate, pre-emerge
Large rain events delayed the optimum planting date approximately 3 weeks. Continued rain events after planting delayed early plant growth and development. 1.5 lb/A of Zinc was applied sidedress. Transform was applied at label rate for control of aphids.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
Thrall
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
7,433DEKALB DKS 51-01Monsanto
6,822Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
6,822REV 9924Terral Seed, Inc.
6,578REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
6,210Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
6,209REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
6,160Integra G3670Wilbur-Ellis Company
6,142Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
6,135Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
6,035Golden Acres 3545Golden Acres Genetics
5,918Mycogen 1G688Mycogen Seeds
5,809Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
5,808Golden Acres 5556Golden Acres Genetics
5,627Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
5,446Integra G3660Wilbur-Ellis Company
5,409Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
5,291Advanta Research XG02008Advanta Seeds
5,197Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
5,012Golden Acres 5515Golden Acres Genetics
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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Performance Trial
2015
Hill County/Malone
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 51-01 13.4 63.0 3,99257 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5515 12.9 61.9 3,86852 6
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3637 14.9 62.8 3,86056 10
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS725 13.7 63.9 3,85158 10
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 12.4 61.9 3,83459 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 12.1 63.4 3,81554 7
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS693 12.5 63.5 3,80354 7
N/AN/AN/AN/AIntegra G3670 13.9 62.6 3,77854 9
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 13.6 64.1 3,76859 10
N/AN/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G741 13.5 62.2 3,75555 9
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9924 13.7 61.7 3,74253 5
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 12.9 62.9 3,72051 8
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-67 14.2 63.7 3,69354 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5556 13.3 62.6 3,63051 9
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 13.7 61.8 3,62352 7
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 13.0 62.4 3,59753 10
N/AN/AN/AN/AMycogen 1G688 14.0 61.4 3,56153 8
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 12.8 62.5 3,53952 5
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS715 13.4 62.0 3,53249 4
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 12.5 61.7 3,43551 7
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1401 12.4 62.4 3,40650 11
N/AN/AN/AN/AIntegra G3660 12.7 62.0 3,38851 9
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 12.5 61.4 3,34750 6
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 13.9 61.7 3,31251 9
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Hill County/Malone
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 16.4 62.4 3,21349 8
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 15.1 61.9 3,06749 7
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 15.3 61.1 2,95551 9
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 14.5 62.1 2,80750 2
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1301 12.6 62.1 2,79549 10
N/AN/AN/AN/ANuTech GS623 12.6 62.3 2,74849 10
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Hill County/Malone
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
3,514
9.6
470.5
0.000
Row Spacing (in) 38
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 65,000
N (lb/ac) 143
P2O5 (lb/ac) 45
K2O (lb/ac) 13
Plant Date 4/8/2015
Harvest Date 8/13/2015
Agronomic information4.1
0.8
0.000
62.4
1.2
1.0
0.000
13.5
Cooperator: Chad Radke
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 3.5
2.0
0.000
52
17.3
2.0
0.000
8
Irrigated No
Irrigation (in)
Precipitation (in) 34
Trial Notes
Numerous rain events hampered early plant growth and development. One application of Transform was applied for aphids.
Soil Type Houston clay
Tillage Disk, standard tillage
Previous Crop Corn
Herbicide
1.5 oz/ac of Valor in Fall 2014. Applied Verdict at label rate at planting
In addition to N-P-K applied to test, 6 lb/ac of S + 1.4 lb/ac of Mg was also applied at planting.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
Hill County/Malone
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
4,825DEKALB DKS 53-67Monsanto
4,769REV 9924Terral Seed, Inc.
4,740Mycogen 1G741Mycogen Seeds
4,739DEKALB DKS 51-01Monsanto
4,662Integra G3670Wilbur-Ellis Company
4,612REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
4,538REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
4,507Mycogen 1G688Mycogen Seeds
4,471Integra G3660Wilbur-Ellis Company
4,460Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
4,373Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
4,354Golden Acres 5556Golden Acres Genetics
4,284Golden Acres 5515Golden Acres Genetics
4,241Golden Acres 3637Golden Acres Genetics
4,217Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
4,199Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
4,133Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
4,037Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
4,012Advanta Research XG30002Advanta Seeds
3,942Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
3,885Advanta Research XG02008Advanta Seeds
3,836Advanta Research XG30001Advanta Seeds
3,721Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
43
Performance Trial
2015
Hereford
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 13.7 58.7 8,58349 560
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 51-01 13.5 59.1 8,44748 359
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 49-45 13.5 57.5 8,23947 359
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9562 13.0 58.1 8,14845 460
N/AN/AN/AN/APioneer 84P72 13.6 58.4 7,71646 160
N/AN/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-67 13.3 58.0 7,56545 261
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 13.7 56.2 7,44847 462
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 13.0 53.9 7,17752 663
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1301 13.1 56.4 7,08742 361
N/AN/AN/AN/AREV 9782 13.0 57.6 6,90344 360
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5613 13.3 56.5 6,78946 659
N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning Challenger BMX II 13.3 55.9 6,75249 661
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 13.3 53.7 6,38247 263
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5556 13.3 57.8 6,33244 557
N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning 775 W 13.2 56.2 6,32342 460
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2103 13.9 57.8 6,31844 656
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1401 12.7 56.0 6,31740 457
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3637 13.0 55.0 6,24346 561
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 13.4 55.4 6,10645 458
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 4980B 13.5 53.5 5,49547 459
N/AN/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 12.8 51.8 5,49145 463
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 13.8 57.2 5,44444 558
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 13.5 54.2 5,41247 757
N/AN/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 2990C 13.9 55.9 5,19846 762
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Hereford
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 15.1 58.1 4,96445 762
N/AN/AN/AN/ABrowning CHALLENGER BMX 13.2 52.7 4,86447 663
N/AN/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 13.6 54.4 4,41744 556
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 13.2 52.0 4,01443 556
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1201 12.9 51.5 3,10337 553
N/AN/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 13.3 55.3 2,72944 763
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
45
Performance Trial
2015
Hereford
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
6,200
14.8
1,304.3
0.000
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 2
Seeds per Acre 70,000
N (lb/ac) 0
P2O5 (lb/ac) 0
K2O (lb/ac) 0
Plant Date 6/2/2015
Harvest Date 10/13/2015
Agronomic information2.8
0.5
0.000
55.8
2.5
2.0
0.000
13.4
Cooperator: Greg Urbanczyk
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 2.0
1.7
0.000
60
3.9
2.5
0.000
45
26.7
4
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 7
Precipitation (in) 31.18
Trial Notes
*No post plant herbicides were applied due to numerousrainfall events*An aerial application of Transform (for aphid control) +Prevathon (for grasshopper control) was applied on 8/28
Soil Type Pullman clay loam
Tillage Bedded and used rolling cultivator prior to planting
Previous Crop Fallow
Herbicide
Applied Roundup and Clarity on 5/30
*Birds were a problem, particularily on early maturinghybrids reducing potential yields. Bird damage wasrecorded at harvest.*Appreciation is expressed to Mr. Rick Aukerman fortaking notes, monitoring, and maintaining test.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
Hereford
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
8,376DEKALB DKS 51-01Monsanto
8,251DEKALB DKS 49-45Monsanto
8,112REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
7,779Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
7,496DEKALB DKS 53-67Monsanto
7,447Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
7,149REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
7,096Golden Acres 5613Golden Acres Genetics
6,773Browning 775 WBrowning Seed Inc.
6,752Golden Acres 3637Golden Acres Genetics
6,742Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
6,670Golden Acres 5556Golden Acres Genetics
6,465Alta Seeds AG2103Advanta Seeds
6,424Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
6,329Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
5,945Advanta Research XG30002Advanta Seeds
5,922Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
5,861Advanta Research XG30001Advanta Seeds
5,543Browning CHALLENGER BMXBrowning Seed Inc.
5,542Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
5,302Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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Performance Trial
2015
Perryton
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/A0N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx399xRTx430 14.7 56.6 9,85251 467
N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-67 14.6 59.9 9,40853 564
N/A0N/AN/AN/AREV 9562 14.6 60.8 9,21853 660
N/A0N/AN/AN/ABrowning Challenger BMX II 14.5 59.1 9,20554 664
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3201 14.6 59.8 9,00252 465
N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 51-01 14.6 60.9 8,99656 662
N/A0N/AN/AN/ADEKALB DKS 53-53 14.8 61.2 8,84854 664
N/A0N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430 14.4 58.6 8,65653 466
N/A0N/AN/AN/APioneer 84P72 14.6 62.1 8,48552 464
N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 2990C 14.5 60.6 8,48052 764
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1203 14.8 61.1 8,43548 565
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2115 14.3 58.2 8,33050 559
N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5613 15.0 58.3 8,29353 659
N/A0N/AN/AN/ABrowning CHALLENGER BMX 14.6 56.2 8,17650 466
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30002 14.5 61.3 7,97150 657
N/A2N/AN/AN/ATexas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430 14.2 56.7 7,94558 566
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30003 14.9 60.3 7,91051 564
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2103 15.2 61.9 7,87249 659
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG02008 14.8 60.1 7,85552 661
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1301 14.7 57.9 7,83547 563
N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 5556 14.9 61.0 7,76349 662
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1201 14.5 57.2 7,68539 551
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1401 14.6 60.1 7,66750 758
N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 4980B 15.0 60.3 7,61055 557
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Perryton
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
N/A1N/AN/AN/AREV 9782 14.6 61.0 7,52653 661
N/A0N/AN/AN/AGolden Acres 3637 14.4 56.9 7,32955 664
N/A0N/AN/AN/ABrowning 775 W 14.6 59.2 7,29548 563
N/A3N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG3101 14.8 61.6 7,26157 664
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAdvanta Research XG30001 15.0 58.7 7,23349 757
N/A2N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG2105 14.7 61.8 6,93052 656
N/A0N/AN/AN/AAlta Seeds AG1101 14.1 57.9 4,90636 349
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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Performance Trial
2015
Perryton
Grain Sorghum
Hybrid Yield * (lbs/acre)
Brand Moisture (%)
Test Weight (lbs/bu)
Plant Height (in)
Head Ex (in)
Lodging (%)
Days to 50% Flower
8,064
14.3
1,624.6
0.000
Row Spacing (in) 30
Number of Rows 1
Seeds per Acre 60,000
N (lb/ac) 50
P2O5 (lb/ac) 30
K2O (lb/ac)
Plant Date 6/3/2015
Harvest Date 12/10/2015
Agronomic information3.2
0.7
0.479
59.6
3.1
2.7
0.000
14.6
Cooperator: Monty Wright
Four replications of each hybrid are planted in a randomized block design. Model : yield = hybrid blk. LSD provided when hybrid significant at p < 0.05. Yields highlighted in yellow are not statistically different from the top ranked hybrid. Plots were planted using Almaco meter units on a JD Max-Emerge II units. Plots were harvested with a JD 3300 plot combine fitted with a Harvest Master GrainGage System. Precipitation data was recorded from January 1 through the harvest date.For additional information contact:Dennis [email protected]
Mean
P>f (hybrid)
L.S.D.
C.V. % 4.2
3.6
0.000
61
2.7
2.0
0.000
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16.9
1.3
0.000
5
183.6
0.3
Irrigated Yes
Irrigation (in) 9
Precipitation (in) 37.04
Trial Notes
Soil tests showed there was a residual 50 lbs of N at 12 inches prior to 2015 inputs.Transform was sprayed at 4oz/acre at flag leaf for aphid control.
Soil Type Pullman Clay
Tillage Ridge Tilled, rolling cultivator was used to incoporate wheat stubble
Previous Crop Wheat
Herbicide
1.5 Pints of Cinch with ATZ light for grass and broadleaf control
There were no in season tillage or fertilizer applications due to wetter than normal conditions.
*Yields highlighted in yellow are not significantly different (L.S.D., p=0.05) from the top ranked hybrid.
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2-Year Summary
Perryton
Grain Sorghum
Brand HybridCompany Yield (lbs/acre)
10,030DEKALB DKS 53-67Monsanto
9,827DEKALB DKS 53-53Monsanto
9,598DEKALB DKS 51-01Monsanto
9,302REV 9562Terral Seed, Inc.
9,225Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx2752xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
8,916Alta Seeds AG3201Advanta Seeds
8,853Alta Seeds AG1203Advanta Seeds
8,830Alta Seeds AG2103Advanta Seeds
8,800Advanta Research XG30002Advanta Seeds
8,754Texas A&M AgriLife Research ATx378xRTx430Texas A&M AgriLife
8,742REV 9782Terral Seed, Inc.
8,674Golden Acres 5613Golden Acres Genetics
8,585Golden Acres 5556Golden Acres Genetics
8,563Alta Seeds AG2115Advanta Seeds
8,466Alta Seeds AG3101Advanta Seeds
8,235Advanta Research XG30003Advanta Seeds
8,038Advanta Research XG30001Advanta Seeds
7,898Alta Seeds AG2105Advanta Seeds
Evaluation of yield across years and/or locations will provide the best indication of consistent hybrid performance. Only hybrids with two years data at each location are displayed.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Appreciation for assistance and cooperation in conducting these tests is expressed to the following.
Farmers: Kenneth Clary (Hondo) Dean Hansen (Danevang), Allan Hunt (Gregory), Chad Radke (Hill County), Greg Urbanczyck (Hereford), and Kenneth Wright (Farmersville), Monty Wright (Perryton),
Texas A&M AgriLife Research Personnel: Delroy Collins, Stephen Labar, Dr. Bill Rooney, Dr. Gary Peterson, Mark Stelter, and Russell Sutton.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Personnel: Archie Abrameit, Rick Auckerman, Ryan Collett, Bob McCool, and Scott Strawn.
Other contributers: Personell at Rio Farms near Monte Alto, Texas: Andy Scott, Eddie Hernandez, and Juan Garza. Wayne Scholtz, Retired CEA, Medina County.
Appreciation is also expressed to Monsanto Company for providing the herbicide Roundup, that was used to maintain alleyways at the test sites.
Appreciation is also expressed to student workers David Bryant, Anthony Grassia, Hunter Hengst, and Mike Valenti for their assitance in conducting the tests.
LITERATURE CITED
1. National Weather Service, Advanced Hydrological Prediction Servicehttp://water.weather.gov/precip/index.php
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