Category: On-Farm Network

Most of the On-Farm Network trials are in the ground, with just a few more soybean and dry bean trials to plant. We have quite a diverse program lined up […]

Pea seeding rate trials are a new addition to the On-Farm Network lineup for 2021. We recommend a target plant stand of 80-90 plants/m2 (8-9 plants/ft2), but plant stand assessments […]

Last spring, a soybean field ravaged by wireworms had to be reseeded with an insecticide seed treatment. I went out to scout that field when the farmer made the decision […]

In advance of establishing the On-Farm Network trials evaluating field pea fungicides, we’ve been using the Fungicide Decision Worksheet for Managing Mycosphaerella Blight in Field Peas. Peas are scouted regularly […]

This week in the On-Farm Network we’re scouting in advance of our pea fungicide trials. These trials compare single vs. double application of fungicide for Mycosphaerella (Ascochyta) blight control, or […]

Plant counts, plant counts, plant counts! That’s what is keeping the OFN team busy these days. Characterizing plant stand across trials helps us interpret yield results at the end of […]

Most On-Farm Network trials established at spring seeding time have been implemented. In addition to pea and dry bean fertility, and dry bean tillage management, trials were established to address […]

On-Farm Network trial establishment is well underway! Pea, faba bean, dry bean and soybean trials have already been planted.

The On-Farm Network 2020 field season is officially underway! The first of approximately 65 trials was seeded last week. This year, in addition to our long term trial types (including […]