MICHIGAN SUGARBEET. Research & Education Advisory Council Variety Trial Results

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1 MICHIGAN SUGARBEET Research & Education Advisory Council 29 Variety Trial Results

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The Michigan

Council is to be the central trusted source

Michigan/Ontario sugarbeet researchers and

2 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The Michigan Sugarbeet Research and Education Advisory Council is to be the central trusted source of agronomic information for the sugarbeet industry. The council will provide direction for the Michigan/Ontario sugarbeet researchers and assemble and distribute research/agronomy information. Cooperative educational efforts will be conducted with the goal of improving productivity and profitability for all stakeholders.

3 REACH - 29 VARIETY RESULTS TABLE of CONTENTS Table of Contents 1 CENTRAL District Trials 19 MSC OVT - Quanicassee 2 Approved Varieties 2 MSC OVT - Frankenmuth 21 MSC Plant to Stand - Quanicassee 22 Summary of Data 3 SBA Variety Trial - Unionville 23 Summary - 2 Year OVT Data 4 MSC Plant to Stand - Pigeon 24 Best for Rhizoctonia 5 SBA Variety Trial - Pigeon 25 Best for Cercospora 5 Best for RWST 6 WEST District Trials 26 Best Cyst Nematode 6 MSC OVT - Saginaw 27 Resistance Traits 7 SBA Variety Trial - Bay City 28 OVT - Average of 3 Locations 8 SBA Variety Trial - Ithaca 29 Plant to Stand - Avg. of 3 Locations 9 SBA Variety Trial Avg. - 7 Locations 1 Nursery Data 3 SBA Emergence Avg. - 6 Locations 11 Cercospora - Avg of 2 Years 31 SBA Rhizoctonia Data - 2 Locations 12 Rhizoctonia - MSC Avg of 2 Years 32 Rhizoctonia - USDA, 2 Years 33 EAST District Trials 13 Aphanomyces - Avg 2 years 34 MSC OVT - Ruth 14 Cyst Nematode 35 MSC Plant to Stand - Ruth 15 Root Aphid 36 SBA Variety Trial - Harbor Beach 16 Rhizomania - Avg 2 years 37 SBA Variety Trial - Sandusky 17 SBA Variety Trial - Dover, Ontario 18 OVT Location Information 38 Variety Approval Standards

4 MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY Approval of Seed Varieties for the 21 Crop The Seed Committee and Board of Michigan Sugar Company approved quantities of seed for commercial planting of the following varieties for the 21 crop: Fully Approved Varieties (Unlimited Quantities) Until 21 Until 211 HM 27RR Beta 5411R* Crystal 271* Beta 5833R** HM 5RR Beta 5451* Crystal 963* Beta 593R** HM 42RR Crystal R442* Crystal 355* SX 1233** SX 126RR HM 7172 Rz* Crystal R59** *Last year to plant is 21 **Last year to plant is 211 Limited Approved Varieties Limited Approved Varieties (Quantities limited to 1% of acres) (Quantities limited to 5% of acres) HM 51RR HM 11RR SX 1281RR HM 55RR Crystal RR84 BTS 18RR26 HM 133RR BTS 18RR16 HM 131RR Specialty Approved Varieties (Limited Quantities) Units Specialty HM 28RR Approved 8 HM 29RR Approved 8 BTS 17RR32 High Sugar BTS 17RR62* High Sugar Crystal RR827 High Sugar Crystal RR824 High Sugar Crystal RR88 5% Sales High Sugar BTS 18RR4N Nematode HM 39RR Rhizoctonia BTS 18RR6 5% Sales High Sugar *Last year to plant is 21 Corporate Agricultural Office 26 S. Euclid Avenue Bay City, Michigan 4876 Telephone (989) Fax (989)

5 Summary of Data 3.

6 Average of 2 Years OVT Data Varieties For Sale Summary Values are % of Check Root Variety $/A RWSA RWST Cerc Rhizoc Aphid Comments Crystal RR827 High RWST Poor Rhizoc / Poor Cercospora Crystal RR88 High RWST Poor Rhizoc / Poor Cercospora Crystal RR824 High RWST Poor Rhizoc / Poor Cercospora BTS 17RR32 High RWST Poor Rhizoc / Poor Cercospora BTS 17RR62 High RWST Poor Rhizoc / Poor Cercospora HM 11RR Limited 5% Fair Rhizoc / Fair Cercospora BTS 18RR16 Limited 5% Fair+ Cercospora / Fair- Rhizoc BTS 18RR4N Nematode Fair- Rhizoc / Poor Cercospora HM 133RR Limited 5% Fair Cercospora / Fair- Rhizoc Crystal RR84 Limited 5% Good Cercospora / Fair- Rhizoc HM 39RR Rhizoc Spec Good Rhizoc / Fair- Cercospora HM 28RR Spec. App Fair Rhizoc / Fair Cercospora BTS 18RR26 Limited 5% Good Cercospora / Fair- Rhizoc SX 1281RR Limited 5% Fair Cercospora / Fair Rhizoc HM 27RR Full Approval Good Rhizoc / Fair Cercospora HM 29RR Spec. App Fair Rhizoc / Fair Cercospora SX 126RR Full Approval Fair- Rhizoc / Fair- Cercospora BTS 18RR6 High RWST Fair- Rhizoc / Fair- Cercospora HM 131RR Limited 5% Fair Cercospora / Fair Rhizoc HM 5RR Full Approval Fair+ Cercospora / Fair Rhizoc HM 42RR Full Approval Fair+ Cercospora / Fair Rhizoc A Lower Value is Better for Cercospora, Rhizoctonia and Root Aphid A Higher Value is Better for $/Acre, RWSA and RWST 4.

7 All Values are % of Check Rhizoctonia Varieties Rhizoc RWSA RWST Cerc HM 39RR HM 28RR HM 131RR HM 29RR HM 27RR SX 1281RR HM 5RR HM 42RR All Values are % of Check Cercospora Varieties Cerc RWSA RWST Rhizoc Crystal 84RR BTS 18RR HM 5RR BTS 18RR HM 42RR Rhizoctonia & Cercospora Choices Comments Good Rhizoctonia Tolerance Fair Rhizoctonia Tolerance Fair Rhizoctonia Tolerance Fair Rhizoctonia Tolerance Field Performance has been Good Fair Rhizoctonia Tolerance Fair Rhizoctonia Tolerance Fair Rhizoctonia Tolerance Comments Good Cercospora Tolerance Good Cercospora Tolerance Fair+ Cercospora Tolerance Fair+ Cercospora Tolerance Fair+ Cercospora Tolerance A Higher Value is Better for RWSA and RWST A Lower Value is Better for Cercospora and Rhizoctonia 5.

8 High Sugar & Nematode Choices All Values are % of Check High Sugar Varieties RWST RWSA Rhizoc Cerc Comments Crystal RR Poor Rhizoc and Cerc C RR Poor Rhizoc and Cerc BTS 17RR Poor Rhizoc and Cerc BTS 18RR Good Cerc / Fair- Rhizoc BTS 18RR Fair- Rhizoc / Fair- Cerc Crystal RR Good Cerc / Fair- Rhizoc C RR Poor Rhizoc and Cerc HM 5RR Fair Rhizoc / Fair+ Cerc HM 42RR Fair Rhizoc / Fair+ Cerc BTS 18RR Fair+ Cerc / Fair- Rhizoc HM 131RR Fair Cerc / Fair Rhizoc BTS 17RR Poor Rhizoc and Cerc SX 1281RR Fair Cerc / Fair Rhizoc All Values are % of Check Nematode Varieties Nem RWSA RWST Rhizoc Cerc BTS 18RR4N Comments Good Nem, Fair- Rhizoc, Poor Cerc A Higher Value is Better for RWSA and RWST A Lower Value is Better for Cercospora, Rhizoctonia and Nematode Tolerance 6.

9 Varieties For Sale Traits Disease/Insect Nurseries Tons/ % % Root 2 Variety Approval Status $/A 1 RWSA RWST Acre Suc CJP Emerg Cerc Aphid Rhizoc Aph Rhizom 3 Crystal RR827 Spec - High Quality Good Poor Good Poor Good Fair Crystal RR88 Spec - High Quality Exc Poor Good Poor Good Fair Crystal RR824 Spec - High Quality Good Poor Good Poor Fair Good BTS 17RR32 Spec - High Quality Good Poor Good Poor Fair Good BTS 17RR62 Spec - High Quality Fair Poor Good Poor Fair- Good HM 11RR Limited 5% Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair BTS 18RR16 Limited 5% Fair Fair+ Fair Fair- Fair Fair BTS 18RR4N Spec - Nematode Exc Poor Fair Fair- Good Fair HM 133RR Limited 5% Good Fair Good Fair- Fair Fair Crystal RR84 Limited 5% Fair- Good Fair Fair- Fair Fair HM 39RR Spec - Rhizoc Exc Fair- Fair Good Good Good HM 28RR Special App Good Fair Fair Fair Fair Good BTS 18RR26 Limited 5% Fair Good Good Fair- Good Fair SX 1281RR Limited 5% Good Fair Good Fair Good Fair HM 27RR Full Approval Fair Fair Fair Good Good Good HM 29RR Special App Good Fair Fair Fair Fair Good SX 126RR Full Approval Exc Fair- Fair Fair- Good Good BTS 18RR6 Spec - High Quality Fair Fair- Good Fair- Good Good HM 131RR Limited 5% Exc Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair HM 5RR Full Approval Good Fair+ Good Fair Fair Fair HM 42RR Full Approval Fair Fair+ Good Fair Fair Fair Average LSD (P=.5) CV % $/Acre Payment: Variety RWST / Trial Avg RWST X Tons/A X $4/T 2 Root Aphid: 28 Data Only Average of 2 Years (28-29) 3 Rhizomania: Preliminary Results 7.

10 Average of 3 Locations (Frankenmuth, Quanicassee, and Ruth) 29 Official Variety Trial $/Acre 1 RWSA RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP %Emerg Variety Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Crystal RR88 155* 1877* 32* * * 13 66* 3 Crystal RR * 1783* * Crystal RR * 1716* 32* * * BTS 17RR * 1474* * * BTS 18RR * * * HM 39RR * HM 133RR * Crystal RR SX 1281RR * HM 28RR * BTS 17RR * * * BTS 18RR * * BTS 18RR4N * 14 69* 1 HM 11RR * SX 126RR * 11 66* 2 HM 131RR * HM 27RR * HM 29RR * BTS 18RR * HM 5RR HM 42RR * Average LSD (P=.5) CV % $/Acre: Gross dollars per acre assuming $4 payment * Results are not statistically different from the top ranking variety in each column. Reps: 6 for one and 8 for two Row Width: 22 inches Quadris: 2 applications Cercospora sprays: 3, control very good 8.

11 Average of 3 Locations 29 Plant to Stand** % Beets/1' $/A 1 RWSA RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP Emerg at Harvest Variety Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Crystal RR * 929* * * BTS 17RR * 922* * * Crystal RR * 973* 3* * 1 96.* HM 28RR 1258* 919* * * * 2 HM 29RR 1228* 884* * * HM 39RR * BTS 17RR * * * SX 126RR * 7 68* 1 146* 1 HM 27RR * HM 42RR * HM 5RR * Average LSD (P=.5) CV % $/Acre: Gross dollars per acre assuming $4 payment * Results are not statistically different from the top ranking variety in each column. ** The Plant to Stand trial uses less intense management than the OVT. It is planted with a 4.5 inch seed spacing, has only one Quadris application, and uses Beetcast to time fungicide applications for Cercospora. Reps: 6 Row Width: 22 inches 9.

12 29 VARIETY TRIALS Trial Averages Cedar Pond Farms (Harbor Beach) Loren & Joshua Humm (Ithaca) LAKKE Ewald Farms (Unionville) Yoder Farms (Pigeon) Brian Fox (Dover, Ontario) Knoerr Farms (Bay City) Wadsworth Farms (Sandusky) VARIETY REV / ACRE RWSA RWST TONS / ACRE % SUGAR % CJP C-RR824 B-17RR32 C-RR827 (2) ** HM-28RR C-RR827 HM-29RR SX-126RR B-17RR62 HM-27RR HM-5RR HM-42RR $1,26 $1,19 $1,159 $1,179 $1,158 $1,148 $1,129 $1,11 $1,8 $1,7 $1, HM-5RR ()* See Individual Trials AVERAGE LSD (5%) C.V. (%) $1, * HM-5RR () had no Quadris applied. ** C-RR827(2) had two Quadris applications. Comments: This is the average of 7 variety trials. Refer to individual trials for specific conditions such as Rhizoctonia, emergence, and etc. Revenue per acre is based on a $4 per ton projected payment, an "average RWST" equal to the trial average of 293, and Quadris cost deducted from the revenue at a rate of $25.2 per acre plus a $7.5 application cost. 1.

13 On Farm Research and Demonstration Partnership of: Sugar Beet Growers Michigan Sugar Company Michigan State University Agribusiness 29 VARIETY TRIALS Average of 6 Locations Final Mid and Early Emergence TREATMENT NAME EARLY * SX-126RR 177 C-RR B-17RR B-17RR C-RR HM-5RR 11 HM-42RR 14 HM-28RR 93 HM-27RR 86 HM-29RR 82 AVERAGE 117 LSD 5% --- CV % --- TREATMENT NAME MID SX-126RR 196 C-RR B-17RR C-RR B-17RR62 17 HM-29RR 169 HM-5RR 162 HM-28RR 157 HM-42RR 153 HM-27RR 137 AVERAGE 167 LSD 5% 18 CV % 9 TREATMENT NAME FINAL % STAND SX-126RR C-RR HM-29RR B-17RR HM-28RR C-RR B-17RR HM-5RR HM-42RR HM-27RR AVERAGE LSD 5% CV % 6 -- * Based on two trials Comments: Stand counts based on three 1 ft. replications at 6 locations. Average seed spacing 4 ½ inches Early stand counts approximately 1-12 days Mid-stand counts approximately 15-2 days Final stand counts approximately days 11.

14 Partnership of: Sugarbeet Growers Michigan Sugar Company Michigan State University Agribusiness WADSWORTH VARIETY / RHIZOCTONIA TRIAL Treatment name * Rhizoctonia 12 ft. of row Comments HM-27RR 6 HM-29RR 13 HM-28RR 22 HM-5RR 39 C-RR827 (2) 49 2 Quadris Applications HM-42RR 54 B-17RR32 97 SX-126RR 114 HM-5RR () 131 No Quadris Applied C-RR C-RR B-17RR62 37 AVERAGE 114 LSD (1%) 184 Comments: Trial had heavy levels of Rhizoctonia root rot. Trial received a single application of Quadris applied at 4-6 leaf stage to all varieties except C-RR827 (2) and HM-5RR (). C-RR827 (2) received Quadris applications at 4-6 and 8-1 leaf stages. HM-5RR () did not have any Quadris applications. * Rhizoctonia number represents dead or dying beets. 29 FOX VARIETY / RHIZOCTONIA TRIAL Treatment name * Rhizoctonia 12 ft. of row Comments HM-5RR (1) 5 1 Quadris Application HM-27RR 6 HM-5RR 14 HM-28RR 14 HM-42RR 14 HM-29RR 16 C-RR827 (1) 29 1 Quadris Application SX-126RR 31 B-17RR62 42 C-RR B-17RR32 58 C-RR AVERAGE 28 LDS (5%) 19 Comments: Low-moderate levels of Rhizoctonia root rot. Quadris was only applied on HM-5RR (1) and C-RR827 (1). * Rhizoctonia numbers represent dead or dying beets. 12.

15 East District Trials East District SBA Trial Cedar Pond Farms Harbor Beach MSC OVT & Plant to Stand Trial Roggenbuck - Ruth SBA Trial Wadsworth Farms Sandusky SBA Trial Brian Fox Dover Centre - Ontario 13.

16 29 VARIETY TRIAL Brian Fox Location: Dover, ON, Canada Tillage: Chisel Plow - Spring S Tine 2x Planting Date: 5/8/29 Harvest Date: 11/3/29 Previous Crop: Soybeans Sample Date: 11/3/29 Soil Type: Loam Herbicides: Glyphosate 3x Spacings: 4 1/8" Replicated: 3x Fertilizer: 1 gallons of 28% banded over row. Fungicide: Proline 55 DSV P & K 2 variable rate applied. Headline 125 DSV 6 lbs N sidedressed. VARIETY POPULATIONS RHIZ. REV / TONS / % % RWSA RWST 1 Ft. of Row 12 Ft. ACRE ACRE SUGAR CJP 12 DAY 17 DAY 3 DAY HARV. of Row HM-28RR HM-27RR C-RR824 HM-29RR HM-5RR SX-126RR HM-42RR B-17RR32 HM-5RR (1)* B-17RR62 C-RR827 (1)* C-RR827 AVERAGE LSD (5%) C.V. (%) $1,278 $1,252 $1,251 $1,248 $1,232 $1,211 $1,185 $1,178 $1,143 $1,164 $1,122 $1,144 $1, * Varieties had a single application of Quadris (6-8 Leaf). All other varieties had no Quadris. TRIAL RELIABILITY: High EMERGENCE: Excellent RHIZOCTONIA: Low / moderate QUADRIS APP: None CERC. LEAF SPOT: NEMATODES: WEATHER: Good None Good Comments: Revenue per acre is based on a $4 per ton projected payment, an "average RWST" equal to the trial average of 3, and Quadris cost deducted from the revenue at a rate of $25.2 per acre plus a $7.5 application cost. 18.

17 Roggenbuck, Ruth, MI 29 Official Variety Trial $/Acre 1 RWSA RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP %Emerg Variety Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Crystal RR * 9737* 295* 2 33.* * * 8 64* 3 Crystal RR * 9438* 291* * * * Crystal RR * HM 28RR * * Crystal RR * BTS 18RR4N * * 4 64* 2 HM 39RR * * HM 27RR * * HM 11RR * * BTS 17RR * * BTS 18RR * * SX 1281RR * * BTS 18RR * HM 133RR * BTS 17RR * * * HM 5RR * HM 29RR * SX 126RR * * 14 67* 1 BTS 18RR * HM 131RR * HM 42RR Average LSD (P=.5) CV % $/Acre: Gross dollars per acre assuming $4 payment * Results are not statistically different from the top ranking variety in each column. Trial Quality: Good Plant/Harvest Dates: May 6 / Oct 12 Reps: 6 Row Width: 22 inches Quadris: Twice 4 leaf & 1 leaf, Rhizoc. Control Fair Cercospora sprays: 3, control very good 14.

18 Roggenbuck, Ruth, MI 29 Plant to Stand** $/A 1 RWSA Beets/ 1 ft at RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP % Emerg Harvest Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Crystal RR * 9829* 299* * * * 3 Crystal RR * 9821* * * 7 6* 2 15* 2 BTS 17RR32 14* 9776* * * * 6 HM 28RR 1334* 9319* * * 9 59* 3 142* 4 HM 29RR 1318* 923* * * * 5 BTS 17RR * 9181* 29* * HM 39RR * SX 126RR * 11 68* 1 15* 1 HM 5RR * HM 42RR * HM 27RR * Average LSD (P=.5) CV % * Results are not statistically different from the top ranking variety in each column. 1. $/Acre: Gross dollars per acre assuming $4 payment ** The Plant to Stand trial uses less intense management than the OVT. It is planted with a 4.5 inch seed spacing, has only one Quadris application, and uses Beetcast to time fungicide applications for Cercospora. Trial Quality: Good Plant/Harvest Dates: May 6 / Oct 13 Reps: 6 Row Width: 22 inches Quadris: 6 leaf, Rhizoc. Control Fair Cercospora sprays: 3, control very good 15.

19 Central District Trials Central District MSC Plant to Stand Trial Maust - Pigeon SBA Trial Yoder Farms Pigeon SBA Trial LAKKE Ewald Farms Unionville MSC OVT & Plant to Stand Trial Sylvester - Quanicassee MSC OVT Trial Saginaw Valley Research Farm Frankenmuth 19.

20 29 VARIETY TRIAL Cedar Pond Farms Location: Planting Date: Previous Crop: Soil Type: Spacings: Fertilizer: Harbor Beach, Huron Co. 4/15/29 Wheat Loam Seed - 4 1/8", Row - 3" 8 Gallons Manure 4 Lbs N. Sidedressed Tillage: Harvest Date: Sample Date: Herbicides: Replicated: Fungicide: Stale Seed Beed 11/3/29 1/21/29 Glyphosate 2x 3x Proline (45 DSV) Gem (11 DSV) VARIETY POPULATIONS RHIZ. REV / TONS / % % RWSA RWST 1 Ft. of Row 12 Ft. ACRE ACRE SUGAR CJP 15 DAY 22 DAY 33 DAY HARV. of Row HM-28RR C-RR824 C-RR827 B-17RR32 C-RR827 (2)** SX-126RR HM-29RR B-17RR62 HM-42RR HM-5RR HM-27RR AVERAGE LSD (5%) C.V. (%) $1,372 $1,369 $1,348 $1,338 $1,294 $1,316 $1,36 $1,37 $1,219 $1,195 $1,144 $1, NS NS 153 ** C-RR827(2) had two Quadris applications (4-6 & 8-1 Leaf). TRIAL RELIABILITY: Good EMERGENCE: Excellent RHIZOCTONIA: Low QUADRIS APP: 4-6 Leaf CERC. LEAF SPOT: NEMATODES: WEATHER: Good / Excellent None Good Comments: Revenue per acre is based on a $4 per ton projected payment, an "average RWST" equal to the trial average of 33, and Quadris cost deducted from the revenue at a rate of $25.2 per acre plus a $7.5 application cost. 16.

21 29 VARIETY TRIAL Wadsworth Farms Inc. Location: Sandusky, Sanilac Co. Tillage: Chisel, Spring Field Cult 1x Planting Date: 4/17/29 Harvest Date: 11/6-7/29 Previous Crop: Dry Beans Sample Date: 1/19/29 Soil Type: Loam Herbicides: Glyphosate 2x Spacings: Seed - 4 1/16", Rows - 28" Replicated: 3x Fertilizer: 25#, plus micros Fungicide: Eminent - 71 DSV 8# N - anhydrous side dress Gem - 14 DSV Variable rate -.6 VARIETY POPULATIONS RHIZ. REV / TONS / % % RWSA RWST 1 Ft. of Row 12 Ft. ACRE ACRE SUGAR CJP DAY 16 DAY 3 DAY HARV. of Row HM-28RR HM-27RR HM-29RR C-RR827 (2) ** B-17RR32 C-RR824 SX-126RR C-RR827 HM-5RR B-17RR62 HM-42RR HM-5RR () * AVERAGE LSD (5%) C.V. (%) $1,41 $1,356 $1,355 $1,32 $1,31 $1,291 $1,279 $1,255 $1,25 $1,23 $1,221 $1,138 $1,282 1, *HM-5RR () had no Quadris applied. **C-RR827 (2) had two applications of Quadris (4-6 & 8-1 leaf). TRIAL RELIABILITY: Excellent EMERGENCE: Excellent RHIZOCTONIA: Moderate QUADRIS APP: 4-6 Leaf CERC. LEAF SPOT: NEMATODES: WEATHER: Excellent Detected Good Comments: Heavy Rhizoctonia level in the front part of trial. The harvest stand counts are low because they were taken in the worst part of the Rhizoctonia. Revenue per acre is based on a $4 per ton projected payment, an "average RWST" equal to the trial average of 283, and Quadris cost deducted from the revenue at a rate of $25.2 per acre plus a $7.5 application cost. 17.

22 Sylvester, Quanicassee, MI 29 Official Variety Trial $/Acre 1 RWSA RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP %Emerg Variety Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Crystal RR * 1429* * * 11 74* 6 BTS 18RR * 1217* 37* BTS 18RR * 1226* 312* * BTS 17RR * 1197* * * Crystal RR * 1164* 38* * * 5 BTS 18RR4N 1361* 181* * * 1 Crystal RR * 9989* 31* * HM 39RR 1348* 9959* * * HM 133RR 1342* 9927* HM 42RR 1341* 9912* HM 29RR 1333* 9846* * * 5 77* 4 SX 1281RR 133* 983* * * 2 HM 131RR * HM 28RR * * BTS17RR * * HM 27RR * HM 5RR BTS 18RR * HM 11RR * Crystal RR SX 126RR * 4 78* 3 Average LSD (P=.5) CV % $/Acre: Gross dollars per acre assuming $4 payment * Results are not statistically different from the top ranking variety in each column. Trial Quality: Good Plant/Harvest Dates: May 4 / Oct 19 Reps: 8 Row Width: 22 inches Quadris: Twice 6 leaf & 1 leaf, Rhizoc. Control Very Good Cercospora sprays: 3, control very good 2.

23 Saginaw Valley Research Farm, Frankenmuth, MI 29 Official Variety Trial $/Acre 1 RWSA RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP %Emerg Variety Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Crystal RR * 12917* * * 8 Crystal RR88 176* 1273* 34* * * 8 83* 3 Crystal RR * 1272* 36* * * BTS 17RR * 12498* * BTS 17RR * 12515* * * Crystal RR84 178* 12339* HM 11RR 172* 12319* * HM 133RR 172* 1231* SX 1281RR * 1 79* 7 HM 39RR * SX 126RR * 12 86* 2 HM 28RR * BTS 18RR * HM 131RR * 13 79* 6 BTS 18RR * * * BTS 18RR * * * BTS 18RR4N * 15 86* 1 HM 42RR * HM 27RR HM 29RR * 7 82* 4 HM 5RR * 5 Average LSD (P=.5) CV % $/Acre: Gross dollars per acre assuming $4 payment * Results are not statistically different from the top ranking variety in each column. Trial Quality: Very Good Plant/Harvest Dates: April 17 / Oct 14 Reps: 8 Row Width: 22 inches Quadris: Twice 6 leaf & 1 leaf, Rhizoc. Control Very Good Cercospora sprays: 3, control very good 21.

24 Variety $/A 1 RWSA Sylvester, Quanicassee, MI 29 Plant to Stand 2 Beets/ 1 ft at CLS** RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP % Emerg Harvest Rating Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank BTS 17RR32 142* 1818* * * Crystal RR * 1421* 326* * * Crystal RR * 142* * * HM 39RR * * HM 29RR * * BTS 17RR * * HM 28RR * * HM 27RR * SX 126RR * 11 93* 1 183* HM 42RR * * 1 HM 5RR * 5 85* * 2 Average LSD (P=.5) CV % * Results are not statistically different from the top ranking variety in each column. ** -9 scale, = no disease and 9 = leaves dead 1. $/Acre: Gross dollars per acre assuming $4 payment 2. The Plant to Stand trial uses less intense management than the OVT. It is planted with a 4.5 inch seed spacing, has only one Quadris application, and uses Beetcast to time fungicide applications for Cercospora. Trial Quality: Very Good Plant/Harvest Dates: May 4 / Oct 2 Reps: 6 Row Width: 22 inches Quadris: 6 leaf, Rhizoc. Control good Cercospora sprays: 3, control very good 22.

25 29 Official Variety Trial Spero, Saginaw, MI Affected by Aphanomyces, Not included in average or for approval $/A 1 RWSA RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP %Emerg Aph** Variety Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Crystal RR * 9611* 269* * * * BTS 17RR * BTS 18RR4N * * 1.24* 5 Crystal RR * * * 2 Crystal RR * * * 4.44* 15 HM 27RR * * * 7 HM 133RR * * Crystal RR * 2.46* 16 BTS 18RR * * 13 SX 1281RR * * 11 HM 28RR * * 8 HM 11RR * 9 HM 39RR * 14 HM 131RR * * * * 3.17* 3 HM 29RR * * 4 SX 126RR * 5.31* 6 HM 42RR * * * 12 HM 5RR BTS 18RR * * 1 BTS 18RR * * * 1 BTS 17RR * * * Average LSD (P=.5) CV % $/Acre: Gross dollars per acre assuming $4 payment * Results are not statistically different from the top ranking variety in each column. ** = no damage, 9 = dead Trial Quality: Fair Plant/Harvest Dates: May 13 / Oct 16 Reps: 8 Row Width: 22 inches Quadris: Twice 6 leaf & 1 leaf, Rhizoc. Control Good Cercospora sprays: 3, control very good 27.

26 29 VARIETY TRIAL LAKKE-Ewald Farms Location: Unionville, Tuscola Co. Tillage: Fall Plow, Spring Field Cult. 2x Planting Date: 4/15/29 Harvest Date: 1/13/29 Previous Crop: Wheat / Clover Sample Date: 1/13/29 Soil Type: Loam Herbicides: Glyphosate Spacings: Seed - 4 1/2", Row -22" Replicated: 3X Fertilizer: 12 Gallons 28% 2x2, Fungicide: Proline (46 DSV) MAP & Potash Variable Rate Applied Gem (15 DSV) Additional N (3-57# of N) Variable POPULATIONS RHIZ. VARIETY REV / TONS / % % RWSA RWST ACRE ACRE SUGAR CJP 1 Ft. of Row 12 Ft. DAY 15 DAY 33 DAY HARV. of Row C-RR824 B-17RR32 C-RR827 (2)** C-RR827 HM-28RR HM-29RR B-17RR62 SX-126RR HM-5RR HM-42RR HM-5RR ()* HM-27RR AVERAGE LSD (5%) C.V. (%) $1,327 $1,316 $1,253 $1,278 $1,219 $1,165 $1,156 $1,148 $1,125 $1,11 $1,141 $1,9 $1,194 1, * HM-5RR () had no Quadris applied. ** C-RR827(2) had two Quadris applications (4-6 & 8-1 leaf). TRIAL RELIABILITY: Excellent EMERGENCE: Excellent RHIZOCTONIA: Low QUADRIS APP: 4-6 Leaf CERC. LEAF SPOT: NEMATODES: WEATHER: Very good Low Good Comments: Revenue per acre is based on a $4 per ton projected payment, an "average RWST" equal to the trial average of 295, and Quadris cost deducted from the revenue at a rate of $25.2 per acre plus a $7.5 application cost. 23.

27 Maust, Pigeon, MI 29 Plant to Stand** Variety $/A 1 RWSA Beets/ 1 ft at RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP % Emerg Harvest Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank Rank HM 28RR 1135* 7649* 267* * * * * 1 Crystal RR * 745* 27* * * * * 5 BTS 17RR32 151* 765* 264* * * HM 29RR 14* 6988* 271* * * * * 3 HM 39RR 139* 6982* 269* 6 26.* * * * 4 Crystal RR * 6968* 275* * * 3 95.* SX 126RR 12* 6867* 275* * 2 95.* 1 44* 1 14* 2 BTS 17RR * * HM 5RR * * * HM 42RR * * * HM 27RR * * Average LSD (P=.5) CV % * Results are not statistically different from the top ranking variety in each column. 1. $/Acre: Gross dollars per acre assuming $4 payment ** The Plant to Stand trial uses less intense management than the OVT. It is planted with a 4.5 inch seed spacing, has only one Quadris application, and uses Beetcast to time fungicide applications for Cercospora. Trial Quality: Fair Plant/Harvest Dates: April 24 / Sept 16 Reps: 6 Row Width: 22 inches Quadris: 6 leaf, Rhizoc. Control good Cercospora sprays: 3, control very good 24.

28 29 VARIETY TRIAL Knoerr Farms Location: Bay County Tillage: Chisel, Spring Field Cult. 1x Planting Date: 4/13/29 Harvest Date: 1/2/29 Previous Crop: Corn Sample Date: 1/15/29 Soil Type: Loam Herbicides: Glyphosate 3x Spacings: 5 1/2" - 2" rows Replicated: 3X Fertilizer: 25 Gallons 28% Fungicide: Proline (45 DSV) 14 Gallons , 2 X 2 Headline (9 DSV) Foliar-Coron applied Inspire XT (135 DSV) POPULATIONS RHIZ. VARIETY REV / TONS / % % RWSA RWST ACRE ACRE SUGAR CJP 1 Ft. of Row 12 Ft. DAY 18 DAY 36 DAY HARV. of Row C-RR824 B-17RR32 C-RR827 (2)** B-17RR62 C-RR827 HM-29RR HM-28RR HM-27RR SX-126RR HM-5RR () * HM-5RR HM-42RR AVERAGE LSD (5%) C.V. (%) $1,148 $1,117 $1,81 $1,9 $1,84 $1,73 $1,45 $997 $978 $953 $95 $92 $1, NS NS *HM-5RR () had no Quadris applied. **C-RR827(2) had two applications of Quadris (4-6 & 8-1 leaf). TRIAL RELIABILITY: Good EMERGENCE: Excellent - 4, Plants / Acre CERC. LEAF SPOT: RHIZOCTONIA: None NEMATODES: QUADRIS APP: 4-6 Leaf WEATHER: Excellent None Heavy early season rainfall Comments: Trial planted into extremely heavy residue corn stalks. High yielding and high quality trial. The Rhizoctonia counts were actually all zero. Revenue per acre is based on a $4 per ton projected payment, an "average RWST" equal to the trial average of 315, and Quadris cost deducted from the revenue at a rate of $25.2 per acre plus a $7.5 application cost. 28.

29 29 VARIETY TRIAL Yoder Farms, Inc. Location: Planting Date: Previous Crop: Soil Type: Spacings: Fertilizer: Pigeon, Huron Co. 4/15/29 Wheat and Clover Loam Seed - 5 1/2", Row - 2" 23 gallons, 28%, broadcast at planting 22 gallons, 28%, side dress Tillage: Harvest Date: Sample Date: Herbicides: Replicated: Fungicide: Chisel, Spring Field Cult. 1x 1/1/29 9/3/29 Glyphosate 2x 3X Eminent - Headline - POPULATIONS RHIZ. VARIETY REV / TONS / % % RWSA RWST ACRE ACRE SUGAR CJP 1 Ft. of Row 12 Ft. DAY 15 DAY 33 DAY HARV. of Row B-17RR32 C-RR824 C-RR827 (2)** C-RR827 SX-126RR B-17RR62 HM-28RR HM-29RR HM-42RR HM-5RR HM-27RR HM-5RR ()* AVERAGE LSD (5%) C.V. (%) $1,415 $1,355 $1,287 $1,291 $1,273 $1,242 $1,236 $1,231 $1,234 $1,193 $1,157 $1,168 $1,257 1,754 1,277 1, * HM-5RR() had no Quadris. ** C-RR827(2) had in furrow plus 6-8 leaf application TRIAL RELIABILITY: Excellent EMERGENCE: Excellent - 44, PPA RHIZOCTONIA: Very low QUADRIS APP: In furrow CERC. LEAF SPOT: NEMATODES: WEATHER: Good Low Good Comments: Very good field. Good field conditions; some root aphid found in sampling. Revenue per acre is based on a $4 per ton projected payment, an "average RWST" equal to the trial average of 3. Quadris cost was deducted from the revenue at a rate of $18.9 per acre for the in furrow application and $25.2 per acre plus a $7.5 application cost for the 6-8 leaf application. 25.

30 West District Trials West District SBA Trial Knoerr Farms Bay City SBA Trial Loren & Joshua Humm Ithaca MSC OVT Spero - Saginaw 26.

31 29 VARIETY TRIAL Loren and Joshua Humm Location: Planting Date: Previous Crop: Soil Type: Spacings: Fertilizer: Ithaca, Gratiot Co. 4/25/29 Corn Loam Seed - 3.8", Row - 28" 15 gallon, 28%, 2X2 11 lbs. total N Urea / ESN 12 lbs. K 2 O Fall applied Tillage: Harvest Date: Sample Date: Herbicides: Replicated: Fungicide: Fall Chisel, Field Cult. 2X 1/6/29 1/5/29 Glyphosate 3x 3x Proline 6 DSV Kocide 3, 12 DSV VARIETY POPULATIONS RHIZ. REV / TONS / % % RWSA RWST 1 Ft. of Row 12 Ft. ACRE ACRE SUGAR CJP DAY DAY 3 DAY HARV. of Row C-RR827 (2) ** C-RR827 C-RR824 SX-126RR HM-28RR B-17RR32 HM-29RR HM-5RR ()* HM-5RR HM-27RR HM-42RR B-17RR62 AVERAGE LSD (5%) C.V. (%) $82 $766 $757 $75 $752 $723 $74 $675 $64 $631 $615 $591 $ * HM-5RR () had no Quadris applied. ** C-RR827(2) had two Quadris applications (4-8 &.8-12) TRIAL RELIABILITY: Fair EMERGENCE: Poor RHIZOCTONIA: Very Low QUADRIS APP: 4-6 Leaf CERC. LEAF SPOT: NEMATODES: WEATHER: Good None detected Heavy rainfall at planting Comments: Trial received 4 inches of rainfall immediately after planting was completed. The rain caused soil crusting and compact soil conditions throughout the growing season. Trial was rotary hoed in an attempt to break up the crust. The fast emerging varieties, such as SX-126RR, may have incurred higher rotary hoe damage as compared to slower emerging varieties due to being closer to the soil surface. Growth of all varieties was slow and stands were thin. Aphanomyces injury was evident, especially on B-17RR62. Revenue per acre is based on a $4 per ton projected payment, an "average RWST" equal to the trial average of 253, and Quadris cost deducted from the revenue at a rate of $25.2 per acre plus a $7.5 application cost. 29.

32 Nursery Data 3.

33 Cercospora Nursery Michigan Sugar Trials Avg. of 2 Years (28-29) Cercospora Variety -9 Rating* C RR BTS 18RR HM 5RR 3. BTS 18RR16 3. HM 42RR 3. HM 131RR 3.1 SX 1281RR 3.2 HM 133RR 3.3 HM 27RR 3.3 HM 28RR 3.3 HM 29RR 3.3 HM 11RR 3.4 SX 126RR 3.5 HM 39RR 3.6 BTS 18RR6 3.6 C RR BTS 17RR C RR C RR BTS 18RR4N 4.2 BTS 17RR Average 3.4 LSD 5%.4 CV % 7.9 *Cercospora Ratings: to 9 scale with = no infection and 9 = complete desiccation of leaves 31.

34 Rhizoctonia Nursery Michigan Sugar Trials Avg. of 2 Years (28 and 29) Disease Index Variety -7 Rating* HM 39RR 4.5 HM 131RR 4.6 HM 29RR 4.8 HM 42RR 4.8 HM 27RR 4.9 HM 28RR 4.9 HM 5RR 4.9 HM 133RR 5. SX 1281RR 5.1 Crystal RR HM 11RR 5.1 BTS 18RR BTS 18RR SX 126RR 5.3 BTS 17RR BTS 18RR4N 5.4 Crystal RR BTS 17RR BTS 18RR6 5.5 Crystal RR Crystal RR Average 5.1 LSD 5%.4 CV % 3.8 * -7 Rating: Based upon = no disease and 7 = beets completely rotted 32.

35 Rhizoctonia Nursery USDA - Ft. Collins, CO Avg. of 2 Years (28 and 29) Disease Index Variety -7 Rating* HM 39RR 3.5 HM 28RR 4.2 HM 11RR 4.3 SX 1281RR 4.5 HM 5RR 4.6 BTS 18RR6 4.6 HM 27RR 4.6 BTS 18RR HM 131RR 4.7 BTS 18RR4N 4.8 HM 29RR 4.8 HM 42RR 4.9 BTS 18RR HM 133RR 5.1 SX 126RR 5.2 Crystal RR BTS 17RR Crystal RR Crystal RR BTS 17RR Crystal RR Average 4.9 LSD 5% 1.4 CV % 1.3 * -7 Rating: Based upon = no disease and 7 = beets completely rotted 33.

36 Aphanomyces Ratings Stand Root Foliar Loss 2 Name (1-9) 1 (1-9) % Resistant Check BTS 18RR Crystal RR BTS 18RR4N SX 126RR HM 39RR Crystal RR SX 1281RR BTS 18RR HM 27RR HM 29RR BTS 17RR Crystal RR HM 131RR(9131RR) BTS 18RR HM 133RR(9133RR) Crystal RR HM 5RR HM 28RR HM 42RR HM 17RR HM 11RR(911RR) Susceptible Check Average LSD (P=.5) CV % = no damage, 9 = dead 2 percent of plants that died from highest population to July 29 Shakopee, MN Average of 2 Years Aphanomyces Nursery 34.

37 Cyst Nematode Nursery Vader's Farm, Akron MI 29 Nem Root Avg Rate Rate Variety Rating -5-3 RWSA RWST Tons/A % Suc % CJP BTS 18RR4N BTS 19RR1N HM 9176RR Beta 1643N HM 28RR B 17RR Average LSD (P=.5) CV % Nem Rate -5: = no nematodes visible, 5 = very high nematode infestation Root Rate -3: = no root symptoms, 3 = high level of sprangling, hairy roots, small beets 35.

38 Shakopee, MN 28 Root Aphid Nursery -4 Variety Rating* BTS 18RR6 1.2 HM 5RR 1.41 BTS 17RR Crystal RR HM 133RR 1.8 BTS 17RR Crystal RR HM 42RR 1.89 Crystal RR SX 1281RR 2.16 BTS 18RR HM 131RR 2.45 BTS 18RR BTS 18RR Crystal RR HM 29RR 2.64 HM 27RR 2.69 HM 28RR 2.73 SX 126RR 2.92 HM 11RR 2.93 HM 39RR 3.1 Average 2.22 * RATING SCALE 1=NO APHIDS 2=A FEW YOUNG APHIDS 3=A FEW YOUNG AND ADULT APHIDS 4=MANY YOUNG AND ADULT APHIDS 36.

39 USDA - Salinas, CA Avg. of 2 Years (28-29) Rhizomania Nursery Disease Index % Resistant Variety -9 1 Roots 2 HM 29RR HM 28RR HM 27RR HM 39RR BTS 18RR BTS 17RR BTS 17RR SX 126RR Crystal RR BTS 18RR HM 9131RR HM 9133RR SX 1281RR BTS 18RR4N Crystal RR Crystal RR HM 911RR BTS 18RR Crystal RR HM 5RR HM 42RR Average LSD 5% CV% Rating: Rating scale of (no disease) to 9 (dead beet) 2 Resistant Roots: % of beets in classes through 4 which are considered resistant 37.

40 OVT Information 29 Grower Quanicassee Frankenmuth Ruth Saginaw Sylvester Saginaw Valley Research Farm Roggenbuck Spero Trial Quality Good V. Good Good Fair Planted 4-May 17-Apr 6-May 13-May Harvested 2-Oct 14-Oct 12-Oct 16-Oct Soil Type Sandy Clay Loam Sandy Loam Sandy Loam Loam Soil ph Soil %OM CEC meq/1 g Phosphorus Abv. Optimum Abv. Optimum Abv. Optimum Abv. Optimum Potassium Abv. Optimum Optimum Abv. Optimum Optimum Magnesium Abv. Optimum Abv. Optimum Abv. Optimum Abv. Optimum Manganese Medium High High High Boron Medium Low Low Medium Zinc Medium Medium Medium High Nitrogen Added * Seasonal Rainfall Quanicassee Frankenmuth Ruth Saginaw April May June July August September October Total *Rainfall amounts included from month the first location planting to the date of harvest at each location. 38.

41 Michigan Sugar Company Sugarbeet Variety Approval System for 29 Revised 1/11/7 Objective: The purpose of the Official Variety Trials (OVT) testing program is to identify and evaluate improved sugarbeet varieties for Michigan Sugar Company growers. The variety approval process is based primarily on a mathematical system which measures the yield, quality, storability and Cercospora leafspot levels of new varieties. Minimum levels for RWSA, RWST, RWST-Storage and Cercospora leafspot tolerance must be met before a variety will be fully approved. Additional testing is conducted to measure other varietal traits such as emergence and tolerance to pests and diseases. No variety may be sold or given away unless approved by Michigan Sugar Company. The yield, quality, storability and Cercospora tolerance of new varieties are measured against approved check varieties. The current check varieties for yield, quality, storability and Cercospora are: HM 2771Rz, Crystal R442, Beta 5833R, and HM 7172Rz. The Performance Standards used to approve a variety will include: RWSA: 99.4% or more of the check varieties. RWST: 99.7% or more of the check varieties. RWST-Storage: 92.7% or more of the check varieties. Cercospora Leafspot: 113.7% or less of the check varieties. These performance standards are based on an average of the most recent 3 years of data. Limited Approval (5%): After 2 consecutive years of successful testing (performance standards passed) a variety will be advanced to Limited Approval (5%). This is intended to be a test marketing period and the variety can be planted on up to 5% of the Co-op s acreage. Commercially processed seed must be used. If the OVT performance standards are maintained during this test marketing period the variety will become fully approved. Limited Approval (1%): If the performance standards are maintained after 3 consecutive years of successful testing, but the variety was not test marketed or if commercial seed is not available after 2 years of successful testing, the variety will be advanced to Limited Approval (1%). Varieties in this category can be planted on up to 1% of the Co-op s acreage. If the performance standards are maintained during this test marketing period and commercial plantings were successful the variety will become fully approved. 39.

42 Full Approval: After 3 consecutive years of testing a variety will be advanced from Limited Approval to Full Approval assuming the 3 year OVT data averages pass all requirements and the variety has been test marketed and commercial seed is available. Fully approved varieties do not have limits on the amount of seed that can be sold or planted. A fully approved variety must maintain a leafspot level of 118.7% or less or it will be disapproved. If a variety s 3 year leafspot level exceeds the limit of 118.7% it will be disapproved and put on a 2 year plant out. A disapproved variety can be reinstated if the latest 3 year average meets the leafspot level. If a fully approved variety is not submitted for testing, it will be disapproved and put on a 2 year plant out. Specialty Approval: Varieties may be approved as Specialty Varieties if they do not meet the performance standards but have other desirable characteristics such as insect or disease tolerance. To be considered for a specialty approval the variety must be designated by the seed company as having the specialty trait and must be successfully tested by the Company in an approved nursery. Commercial seed must also be available. If approved by the Seed Committee, the variety can be sold for 2 years after approval and the seed committee will determine the quantity of seed that can be sold each year. Seed Committee: The Michigan Sugar Company Seed Committee is comprised of the following members: 4 employees from the Agricultural Department, 3 members from the Board of Directors and 6 Grower members two from each growing districts. The chairman will be elected from the 6 Grower members. Each member on the Seed Committee has 1 vote. Variety Approval and Policy Changes are Subject to Board of Director Approval 4.

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2010 VARIETY TRIAL RESULTS

2010 VARIETY TRIAL RESULTS REACH - 2010 VARIETY TRIAL RESULTS TABLE of CONTENTS Table of Contents 1 WEST District Trials MSC OVT - Kawkawlin 25 Approved Varieties 2 MSC Plant to Stand - Kawkawlin 26 SBA