Crop Performance Testing
View archived reports including data from 2003 - 2017 (when available) in the SDSU Extension Publications Archive.
All Crop Performance Testing Content
Using Data for Better Seed Selection
As harvest wraps up across the region, winter preparation and planning for next year begins. Yield trial results are a key component when making sound seed selection decisions.
Proso Millet Trial Results
In 2020, proso millet trials were conducted in 1 location in South Dakota.
Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results
The 2023 winter wheat reports include data from 14 locations with regional summaries and one forage trial results.
Barley Variety Trial Results
In 2019, Barley trial was planted at one location in South Dakota.
2017-2018 Multi-State Organic Oat Variety Trial Results
The tight production margins currently present in agriculture have increased interest in growing organic oats.
Spring Wheat Variety Trial Results
The 2023 spring wheat reports include data from 10 locations with regional summaries.
Corn Hybrid Trial Results
In 2023, corn hybrid was conducted at eight locations, conventional corn hybrid and corn silage were conducted at two locations throughout South Dakota.
Soybean Variety Trial Results
8 location reports are available for soybean, conventional soybean and liberty link soybean crop performance testing results.
Oat Variety Trial Results
In 2023, oat variety trials were planted at 7 locations and a regional summary in South Dakota.
Field Pea Variety Trial Results
In 2023, field pea trials were planted at different locations in South Dakota.