F.I.R.S.T. - Farmers Independent Research of Seed Technologies Unbiased On-Farm Yield Results for Your Fields
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So far this season, yield trial results from the FIRST network seem to support anecdotal harvest reports that overall corn yields are lower than USDA estimates released last month.
The difference could be enough to push the U.S. average corn yield below the record set in 2024, though perhaps not enough to stymie record production.
Crops Editor @JasonJenkinsDTN reports: dtn.link/a31uei
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We're excited for the results of FIRST's 2025 Seed Trials to start coming out! As always, these trials test how various seeds perform in a variety of circumstances and geographies. The results are incredibly helpful to American corn and soybean farmers as they make decisions to hopefully improve yield and profitability in the future.
We at EarthOptics are very proud to have partnered with FIRST on these trials this year. By integrating our soil measurements into FIRST's trial data, farmers will get a clearer and more comprehensive understanding about why seeds performed as they did - and how they might perform under similar conditions on their own farms.
To access FIRST's latest reports, visit firstseedtests.com. For a more detailed rundown on the FIRST Seed Trials, watch this video or visit youtu.be/j2Y0bLtaesU.
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🏆🌽Are you looking for a corn hybrid lineup with consistent performance? Consider #BurrusSeed for you 2026 seed needs! Here's a snapshot of our 2024 @FirstSeedTests performance. Build a product portfolio that fits your operation with Burrus!
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In an age when high-speed, central-fill planters have wingspans that commonly rival commercial airliners, Klint Tucker's diminutive eight-row unit doesn't draw much attention — until you notice the two passengers riding atop it across the field.
Read more in the first story of DTN's seed inputs and insights series: dtn.link/6bda9c
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We’re proud to provide seed that works as hard as you do. And like you, it gets results.
Through extensive testing across the Midwest with independent dealers, F.I.R.S.T. and state trials, we ensure our products perform in every condition. Learn more: renkseed.com/research-and-re…
ALT Field with a sign marked "Genesis Experimental," distributed by Renk Seed, amidst soybean plants.
ALT Person holding a 2026 Renk Seed product catalog with pages displaying orange bar graphs and text for each product.
ALT Person sorting seed testing packets on a shelf filled with yellow envelopes in a cooler storage room.
ALT Row of Renk Seed product signs in front of individual test plots of a cornfield with a cloudy sky above.
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Preparation is key, and the harvest season is approaching! At Alpha Ag Research, we're preparing our combines and trials. Careful planning ensures accurate data collection and meaningful results in our research trials. We wish everyone a successful harvest! #Harvest2024
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Check out the main hub for information about and results from the 2024 DTN Digital Yield Tour -- updated daily through August 16. States included: Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Missouri #dtndigitalyieldtour dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag…
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To quote Florida Georgia Line, 🎵You can find us where the party's at...this is how we roll!🎵 Our hybrids and varieties are loaded up in Nick's trailer headed to FIRST plots in IANW and NENE. It might be #plant24 but we're excited for #harvest24 and these plot results! 🔥
#PlantItProfit #CorneliusCountry
Talk about being prepared! FIRST Manager Nick Hoffman's trailer loaded up with plot seed boxes to respond where weather was fit for planting in IA & NE this week. FIRST is grateful to partner with family farms around the Midwest on seed research. #FIRSTTrials
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“It’s very beneficial for your farm but make sure you know the process,” says Mark Querna of @FirstSeedTests about growing identity preserved crops. #MNAgExpo24
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Despite enduring drought conditions for much of the growing season in Missouri, today's corn hybrids proved to be surprisingly resilient, according to the results of yield trials conducted by @FirstSeedTests dtn.link/kx73fa
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WATCH: Farmers’ Independent Research in Seed Technology (FIRST) field trial manager Nathan Roux showcases a test plot in Gridley, Illinois bcove.video/3DQzFOl @FirstSeedTests
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Current video feed locations are: New Richland, Minnesota; Sanborn, Iowa; Chadwick, Effingham and Gridley, Illinois; Wabash, Indiana; Louisburg, Kansas; and Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania dtn.link/o4ksjv
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Got lots of corn planting done last week 👍
Find out how your seed technology yielded last year in the @FirstSeedTests trials! – at Iowa, USA
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When you're in the market for a new truck, you head down to the local dealership for a test drive. What if you're searching for a more productive corn hybrid or soybean variety for your farm? Where can you kick the tires on seed? #Ag @JasonJenkinsDTN dtn.link/fpirct
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Using plot data to make decisions ocj.com/2022/10/using-plot-d…
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Randy getting started on the @FirstSeedTests plot this morning.
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We're hiring! Alpha Ag Research (Sanborn, Iowa) has an opening for a full-time Ag Mechanic to work on agricultural equipment used for field crop research projects. alphaagresearch.com/ag-mecha…
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.@FirstSeedTests adds weather info in 25th year of seed trials, plus see the top 30 performances for corn and soybeans: bit.ly/33M3Mrt
