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Final Call for 2026 Variety Trial Entries

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As we finalize plans for the 2026 growing season, we are in the last window for variety trial submissions at the Carrington REC. We encourage companies and seed producers to submit entries soon to ensure inclusion.

Deadlines for canola and corn entries have passed (March 15), but limited space may still be available while final plot randomizations are being completed. If interested, please reach out directly at 701-652-2951. The seed receipt deadline for these crops is April 1.

For soybean and sunflower trials, the contract deadline is April 1, with a seed submission deadline of April 15. The link for online submission of canola, corn, soybean and sunflower can be found at https://ndsu-cefbm.formstack.com/forms/ndsucroptesting2026

Seed requirements per entry per location are:

  • Canola: 100 grams
  • Corn: 2 pounds
  • Soybean: 2 pounds
  • Sunflower: 200 grams

We also have limited openings in small grain trials, with all randomizations being finalized no later than April 1. Again, reach out directly at 701-652-2951 to discuss your options.

At the Carrington Research Extension Center, we conduct trials under two environments, allowing for evaluation under both dryland and irrigated conditions, depending on the crop. This setup provides a strong comparison of hybrid and variety performance across differing moisture environments.

In addition to variety trials, we welcome collaboration on custom research projects. If you have interest in product evaluation or tailored trials, we are happy to assist.

New Tool in Development

We are working with the NDSU Data Analytics team to develop an in-house NDSU platform, the Field Research Submission Tool (FRST), designed to streamline how industry partners submit entries across crops and testing locations statewide.

This spring, we conducted initial beta testing with field pea stakeholders, and the system is progressing steadily. Over the coming year, we will continue refining the platform with the goal of expanding beta testing next spring to a broad group of users.

If you have questions or would like to submit an entry, please reach out soon as we finalize trial plans for the season.

Kristin Simons, Ph. D.
Kristin.Simons@ndsu.edu
Research Agronomist