Extension demonstrations are conducted annually in numerous parishes. The objective of these demonstrations is to evaluate new varieties and continue to evaluate proven or recommended varieties under real situations. These large-scale demonstrations are conducted primarily by the parish county agent with assistance from the state specialist and seed dealers.

This page contains the 2005 extension demonstration data.

This page contains the 2007 extension demonstration data.

This page contains the 2004 extension demonstration data.

This page contains the 2006 extension demonstration data.

This report begins with yield data from the Official Variety Trials (OVT trials) conducted by LSU AgCenter scientists in replicated format that allowed for statistical comparisons. Detailed measurements were made, but this report only displays yield data.

2011 recommended treatments and thresholds for corn and grain sorghum insects. Brief biological sketches of pests included. (PDF Format Only)

(Distributed 02/07/11) John Kruse discusses some soil issues related to corn production.

(Distributed 02/07/11) John Kruse explains some important issues to consider when selecting a corn variety. (Runtime: 4:03)

Corn hybrids performance is evaluated annually by Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station researchers. These trials provide Louisiana growers, seedsmen and Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service county agents with unbiased performance data for commercial corn hybrids submitted for evaluation by private agencies. Cooperating LAES units were Dean Lee Research Station, Red River Research Station, Northeast Research Station and Macon Ridge Research Station.