Corn Hybrid Testing Program, North Dakota State University
Purpose
The purpose of this site is to provide information on the comparative performance of corn hybrids based on the data from replicated hybrid trials in various regions of North Dakota and adjoining areas in Minnesota. Research has demonstrated the value of using data from multiple locations and years in selecting a hybrid. The primary focus of this site to provide information for the hybrid testing program conducted by researchers located on the main campus of NDSU. Links will be provided to all corn hybrid trials conducted by the Research Extension Centers and the NDSU Extension publication "North Dakota Corn Hybrid Performance Results", which summarizes the corn hybrid trial results for all of the state. The precision planter used in establishing the plots, which was provided by the North Dakota Corn Council, is pictured on the right.
2024 Trial Entry Information:
Trial locations in Eastern North Dakota and Minnesota:
During the 2024 growing season, hybrid trials in eastern ND were conducted in 9 locations. These locations are:
Southern Zone: Ransom County, Richland County, and Sargent County
Central Zone: Cass County, Steele County, Traill County, and Clay County, MN
Northern Zone: Grand Forks County, Ramsey County, Marshall County, MN
Links to companies entered in 2023
2023 Harvest Data
Excel file of all trial results currently available can be downloaded here - excel file
North Dakota Corn Hybrid Variety Trial Results for 2023 and Selection Guide (A793-23, Dec. 2023)
Contacts
Dr. Clair Keene, NDSU Extension Agronomist - Cereal Crops
clair.keene@ndsu.edu
Cell: 701-571-5409
Darin Eisinger, NDSU Research Specialist, Corn Hybrid Testing
darin.eisinger@ndsu.edu
Cell: 701-371-2343