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Crop Performance Testing

View archived reports including data from 2003 - 2017 (when available) in the SDSU Extension Publications Archive.

All Crop Performance Testing Content

A field of green winter wheat.

Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results

The Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results are crop performance testing data from various locations across South Dakota.

Organic cabbage and sweet corn plants at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.

SDSU Extension welcomes new specialty crop expert

August 12, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Nick Volesky as a new Horticulture and Specialty Crop Field Specialist.

Rye test plots

Rye Variety Trial Results

The 2024 Rye Variety Trial Results include data from three locations across South Dakota.

A field of alfalfa.

Forage Variety Trial Results

The 2024 Forage Variety Trial Results include data from two locations across South Dakota.

A sprawling sorghum field ready for harvest

Sorghum Trial Results

In 2024, sorghum trials were conducted in 2 locations in South Dakota.

Bright-yellow sunflowers growing in a field.

Sunflower Hybrid Variety Trial Results

In 2024, sunflower trials were planted at two locations in South Dakota.

oats

Oat Variety Trial Results

In 2024, oat variety trials were planted at 7 locations throughout South Dakota.

corn field with sunrise in the background

Corn Hybrid Trial Results

In 2024, corn hybrid, conventional corn hybrid and corn silage trials were conducted at different locations throughout South Dakota.

wheat field

Spring Wheat Variety Trial Results

The 2024 spring wheat reports include data from 8 locations across South Dakota.

A sprawling green field of field pea plantings

Field Pea Variety Trial Results

In 2024, field pea trials were planted at different locations in South Dakota.