On-Farm Field Trials

Learn how Farmers Independent Research of Seed Technologies (F.I.R.S.T.) provides third party results of corn and soybean varieties across the Corn Belt states.

By Farm Journal Editors

•

November 15, 2020 12:08 PM

The following information is a Web Extra from the pages of Farm Journal. It corresponds with the article “Truth in Trials.” You can find the article in the 2011 Summer Seed Guide issue.

Variability is the word this harvest, says Eric Beyers, manager with Farmers Independent Research of Seed Technologies. Known as F.I.R.S.T., the group provides third party on-farm results of corn and soybean varieties across the Corn Belt states. Listen in as he talks about the 2010 harvest season.

Related Stories

Market Analysis

Corn and Wheat See More Fund Selling: Is it Over? Soybeans and Cattle Hold

Corn and wheat futures saw more fund selling and long liquidation end of month but it was triggered by war headlines. Chuck Shelby with Zaner Ag Hedge says those markets continue to remove risk premium.

May 27, 2026 04:39 PM

Michelle Rook

Markets

Corn, Wheat Continue to Fall with Crude Oil: Soybeans and Cattle Rally

Corn futures are lower again on Wednesday following the easing crude oil market as Iran peace talks continue to progress. What’s holding up soybeans and cattle?

May 27, 2026 11:16 AM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

Grains Remove War, Weather Premium: What’s the Downside Risk?

Alan Brugler with A&N Economics, Inc. says the grain market traders are cautiously optimistic a cease fire or peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is near and took out war premium Tuesday.

May 26, 2026 05:05 PM

Michelle Rook

Read Next

Politics

Fertilizer Declared a National Security Priority in the Push for Domestic Production Expansion

USDA and the Trump administration have unveiled a long-term fertilizer strategy focused on boosting U.S. production, fast-tracking projects and lowering costs.

May 26, 2026 01:07 PM

Tyne Morgan