FOLSOMVILLE, Ind. — Stewart, LG Seeds and NuTech varieties led an early-season corn seed test for yield in southwestern Indiana.

The test by Farmers’ Independent Research of Seed Technologies (FIRST) was conducted on the farm of J.R. and B.J. Roesner, of Folsomville in Warrick County.

Stewart variety 8E623RIB topped the test with an average yield of 224.9 bushels per acre and an estimated gross income of $900 an acre. It had a moisture content of 14.8 percent.

Second was LG Seeds LG5548STXRIB, with an average yield of 224.3 bushels, an estimated gross income of $890 and a moisture content of 16.3 percent. Third was NuTech/G2 Gen 5Z-308 with an average yield of 219.7 bushels. It had an estimated gross income of $878 an acre and a moisture content of 15.1 percent.

This trial of 36 varieties produced an average of 190.9 bushels an acre. The average gross income per acre was $761 and the average moisture content was 15.3 percent.

The farm missed extreme amounts of rainfall, said Rich Schleuning, FIRST site manager, who noted the corn had good final stands. “Disease was present, but the late-season fungicide application kept pressure in check. J.R. said this is the best crop they have ever had,” he reported.

The seeds were planted May 30 at a rate of 37,000 per acre, and plants were harvested on Oct. 21 at an average stand of 36,700. Conventional tillage in the fall was used. The farm has Bonnie silt loam, well-drained soil and is non-irrigated. The previous crop was soybeans treated with glyphosate.

In a full-season test on the same farm, Renk variety RK935SSTX finished first, with an average yield of 217.8 bushels and an estimated gross income of $858 an acre. The moisture content was 17.5 percent.

Seed Consultants SC 11AQ72 was second with an average yield of 208.8 bushels. The moisture content was 19.4 percent and the estimated gross income was $812. Third was Channel 213-26VT2PRIB with 208.4 bushels, an estimated gross income of $828 and a moisture content of 16 percent.

The full-season test of 36 varieties had an average yield of 189.1 bushels, an average estimated gross income of $752 per acre and average moisture content of 15.6 percent.

Planting was done May 30 and harvest was Oct. 21.

For a complete list of brands tested and test details, visit www.firstseedtests.com