Discovery Plots Offer Some Surprises
Oct 25, 2023
![Discovery Plot sign Discovery Plots had some surprises as harvest continues.](https://storageatlasengagepdcus.blob.core.windows.net/atlas/all-media/federcoopsinc/images/newsletter/discovery-lot-2023.jpeg?ext=.jpeg)
The Federated agronomy team is busy harvesting the Discovery Plots and data will be compiled soon. The yields are better than many expected, given the drought conditions. Notably:
- The Bostrom corn plot in Isanti saw an average of 200 bu./ac., which is quite the testimonial to where hybrids have come in their ability to tolerate drought.
- A Foreston plot on lighter soil had surprisingly good yields at 180+ bu./ac.
- One soybean plot on heavy ground near Rush City averaged 57.5 bu./ac., with a high of 62 bu./ac.
- Another soybean plot at the Wilhelm farm in Princeton averaged 43.5 bu./ac. on sandy loam, with a best of almost 49 bu./ac.