Michael wanted to narrow down varieties of organic field corn that are best suited for production on his farm.

In a Nutshell

• He tested nine varieties, three of which were bred for organic management.
• He grew unreplicated strips of six of the varieties and, with excess seed, two strips each of three varieties.
• Michael observed relatively uniform growth and development among varieties, and yield was excellent in the trial and across the farm.
• Pioneer 9998, 9608, and 0157 had the highest yields (two replicates each), but P0157 also had high harvest moisture.
• Moving forward, Michael will continue to grow and compare Pioneer 9998 and 9608.