2022 Product and Agronomy Research (PAR) Report

Welcome to your 2022 edition of the Product and Agronomy Research (PAR) Report. This year as in the past Dairyland Seed conducted agronomic research and demonstration plots across our marketing area. We have field trials as well as dedicated research and demonstration sites in Wabash, IN; Mt. Hope WI; and St. John, MI. In addition, we had several on farm field trials. Each year in agriculture is a challenge and agricultural research makes it even more complex. Achieving all the required, sometimes time sensitive, treatments such as planting, spraying, data collection and harvesting can be a monumental task. Thanks to great cooperators, contract researchers and staff we were able to complete another great year in answering some interesting agronomic questions. Our goal several years ago was to implement multi year studies in order to increase the validity and accuracy of our trials. You will now notice we have two- and three-year data for some of the projects. Similar results in multiple years builds a higher level of confidence in the findings.

As always, we encourage you to use the information presented here and other trusted sources to make an informed decision to manage your operation to its highest potential. Much of what we investigate is in direct response to questions and conversations with you, our valued seed friends. So, as you chat with your Dairyland Seed representatives this year, remember we are listening and just might design a test to answer your questions. Never hesitate to contact your local Dairyland Seed Dealer, District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager or Regional Agronomist to further discuss this report or other agronomic concerns you may have.

We would like to thank all our cooperators, contractors and staff who assisted in making this program successful.

Special acknowledgement to the following:

• Huntington University Agriculture science students for their assistance in
harvesting silage plots.
• Agro-Liquid - St. Johns, MI
• Ryan Kussmaul, Dairyland Seed - Mt. Hope, WI
• Advanced Ag Resources, Bob and Chris Shultz - Wabash, IN
• Mike Unruh-Haase Sales - Winona, MN

Brian Weller Western Region 507.456.3034	Dan Ritter Central Region 219.863.0583	Branden Furseth Northern Region 608.513.4265	Mark Gibson Eastern Region 260.330.8968	Amanda Goffnett Eastern Region 989.400.3793

Enjoying our Agronomy Updates? Suggestions for topics you'd like us to weigh in on? Drop us an email at dairylandseed@dairylandseed.com. We'd love to hear from you!