Ohio State University Extension is seeking input from farmers on the best management practices for wheat production. The university is launching a new project called “The Wheat to Beat,” which will evaluate different management and input combinations to determine which ones result in the highest grain yield, profitability, and quality.
The project will be conducted at three research stations in Ohio: the Northwest Agricultural Research Station in Wood County, the Wooster Campus in Wayne County, and the Western Agricultural Research Station in Clark County. A high-yielding wheat variety, Seed Consultants 13S22, will be planted at all three locations. Soil test P and K will be adequate for wheat production at all three locations. Farmers can choose to apply additional fertilizer if they wish. In the fall, 20-30 pounds of N/acre will be applied.
The project will evaluate a variety of management and input combinations, including:
- Different seeding rates
- Different nitrogen fertilizer rates
- Different tillage practices
- Different weed control practices
- Different harvest dates
The results of the project will be used to develop recommendations for wheat producers on the best management practices to improve yield, profitability, and quality.
To participate in the survey, please visit https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7TJJyZf8mK2oNXo. The survey is open until September 30, 2023.
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