Spring Wheat Plant Growth Regulator Use

The purpose of this project is to quantify the impact of using a plant growth regulator on spring wheat.

The grower will plant a CWRS spring wheat variety.
The grower will manage their crop as per their normal best management practices.
The grower will spray a plant growth regulator at the recommended rate at the growth stage timing on 4 strips, alternating with 4 untreated strips.
Strips should be full length of the field (minimum 1000 ft.) and width to allow for a full “pure” pass with combine header.

Accurately record soil test results, variety, seeding date and rate, previous cropping history (rotation, fertilizer rates), tillage practices, fertilizer rates and application timing.
Accurately record where all treatments are within the field.
Note any significant weather events throughout the growing season, such as high winds, hail, or extreme precipitation events.
Areas containing waterways and headlands should be avoided. All other factors in the trial area must be treated the same.
Alert trial coordinator of expected harvest date and ensure all treatments are harvested the same day into a weigh wagon/calibrated grain cart, and that grain samples can be secured for seed moisture and seed quality analysis.
Allow MCA to use data for research, educational and information purposes.
Must be a member in good standing with the MCA.

MCA utilizes third party agronomic contractor services to assist and run on-farm trials.
MCA will cover the cost of these services, there is no cost to the participant

Be available during seeding and harvesting.
Take various measurements, including stand establishment, height, lodging and crop maturity.
Provide a report analyzing the statistical and economical treatment differences.
Keep data in a confidential manner that cannot be linked back to the individual grower by other parties.

Research on the Farm (ROTF)