USMARC_Field_13D_ _13C-soybeans.docx

USMARC is requiring corn hybrids varieties for the 2015 cropping season. All hybrids/varieties recommended should be yield proven (no experimental hybrids) in area test plots. A description of the recommended hybrids/varieties with supporting plot data should be included with bids. Individual hybrid/variety characteristics ratings, not provided in seed guide, should be described in each field’s comment section.

Field descriptions include a minimum request for insect resistance via GMO’s. Additional or amplified events may be bid. Additional benefits of recommended hybrid will be considered when accepting or determining winning hybrid.

Hybrids/varieties selected by USMARC will be the best value for USMARC; decisions will be based on yield data, genetic diversity, GMO events, plant characteristics and price.

USMARC feed needs are significantly impacted by climate. Rotations, seed hybrid/variety and quantities are subject to pre-plant adjustments.

Small allotments of seed may be delivered in bags. Large allotments of seed should be packaged in center flow bulk seed Pro-boxes. We must be able to return any unopened/undamaged bags for refund.

Seed deliveries can be made as soon as you have been notified of selections. Deliveries need to be made by March 15, 2015.

Soybeans:

All Soybean Varieties submitted for consideration should have the following characteristics:

High yield potential Medium bush plant structure with good to excellent standability.

Good to Excellent ratings for SDS SCN resistance Good to Excellent ratings for phytophthora Shattering resistance Pre inoculated & treated seed, both fungicide and insecticide.

Soils –

Primary soil type of the individual fields is a Crete silt loam with 0 to 1% slopes; this soil is moderately well drained. Several fields include a percentage of a Hastings silt loam variant. Hastings silt loam areas tend to have 3 to 6% slopes and are well drained.

Most fields also have pockets of Butler and/or Fillmore silt loams. These soils are poor to very poorly drained. Individual field descriptions will note if there is a significant portion of poorly drained soils in the field.

For more detailed soil descriptions, the legal description and latitude-longitude for each field have been provided and fields may be viewed on the internet at: http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov

Nutrient management-

Individual field descriptions will indicate primary N source and the most recent soil test data on P, K, Mg, Ca, and Na. Soil pH, CEC, OM% is also provided.

Phosphorus is applied at maintenance levels as required. Most phosphorus is supplied by periodical applications of manure.

GMO’s- Events not approved for export should not be bid.

For event rotation purposes, Rootworm event history for each applicable field is provided.

Planter – John Deere Max Emerge vacuum planter, 30” rows, equipped with ProMax 40 flat metering discs. Central commodity system (CCS).

Unless otherwise specified, most seedbeds are prepared with striptill unit. Spring operation.

USMARC Field #’s 13D & 13C. 249 irrigated acres & 37 dryland acres. Soybeans, 3.0 to 3.2 relative maturity. Soybeans will be planted on striptilled 30” rows. Fields are virgin to soybean production.

SW & NW ¼ of Section 28-7-7W 40.55011 º, -98.12293 º & 40.54299 º, -98.12246 º

A significant portion of 13D & 13C are poorly drained.

Recommended variety: ____________________________________________________

Recommended planting population (irrigated) __________ (dryland acres) _________

#140K count units: _______ Price/140,000 CT: __________________

Seed treatment: ___________________ Total field seed cost: ___________________

Comments: ______________________________________________________________