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Needed to sustain and enhance human lives, agriculture is vital to the future of our communities. Heightened demand, weather impacts, and insect invasions continually challenge production, so the protection and expansion of yields are essential for continued growth. To help support these efforts, we provide objective, research-based information, and resources for agricultural audiences across the South.
Recent Farming Articles
Performance of Grain Sorghum in Alabama, 2026
August 31 - The first set of grain sorghum OVT results for the 2026 season is now available. EV Smith Research Center (EVSRC) in Shorter - Early Planted -Early Planted- Trial Page Weather & Trial Management Location Summary -Late Planted- Trial Page Weather &...
PERFORMANCE OF SOYBEANS IN ALABAMA, 2026
September 11 - Root Knot Nematode (RKN) gall ratings and images of roots are available for the RKN screening trial conducted at the EV Smith Research Center (EVSRC) in Tallassee. To illustrate the range of root-knot nematode pressure observed across the trial, root...
PERFORMANCE OF FIELD CORN HYBRIDS IN ALABAMA, 2026
September 11 – Results are now available for the following trials. Quality (Starch, Moisture, Fiber, Ash, Protein, Fat) results, when available are posted to the variety selection tool only. Prattville Agricultural Research Unit (PARU) Non-Irrigated & Irrigated...
Performance of Peanuts in Alabama, 2026
August 25- Variety-specific images of the WREC Irrigated OVT are available from last week's field day.August 7- Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) Ratings for Peanut OVTs Now Available TSWV ratings for this season’s peanut Official Variety Trials (OVTs) are now...
2026-2027 OVT Winter Entry Forms – Forages and Grain
July 27 - Entry forms for the 2026-2027 season are available. Expand the tab(s) of interest below for details and options for forage and/or grain. Seed treatments are permitted but must be labeled and accompanied by MSDS sheets. Once the entry form has been...
2026 OVT Peanut Contest – Pick Alabama’s Top Peanut
Think you can predict the top‑performing PEANUT varieties in Alabama? Enter the 2026 OVT PEANUT Challenge and choose your top picks for Alabama. Anyone can participate. Prizes and bragging rights are on the line! Prizes: Prizes will be awarded in two categories: ...
Performance of Small Grain Varieties in Alabama, 2025-2026
July 7 - The following results are now available. Tennessee Valley Research & Extension Center Wheat & Triticale - quality results (variety selection tool only for quality) Grain Quality Summaries have been updated July 1 - Yield results are complete. The...
Performance of Winter Forages in Alabama, 2025-2026
August 27 - The last of the forage quality results for the season are available for the Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center's wheat, triticale, rye, oats, and ryegrass (variety selection tool only). July 31 - Forage quality results are available for the...
Performance of Cotton Varieties in Alabama, 2025
January 8 Results are available for the following on-farm trials conducted by Extension (variety selection tool only). Autauga County Baldwin County - Sirmon Cherokee County - Lindsey Full Season Short Season Dale County Escambia County Henry County (WREC) Lawrence...
Performance of Grain Sorghum in Alabama, 2025
September 18 - Results for the Late Planted OVT at the Wiregrass Research & Extension Center (WREC) in Headland are available.September 12 - Results for the Early Planted OVT at the EV Smith Research Center (EVSRC) in Shorter are available. August 22 - The first...
Performance of Corn Hybrids in Alabama, 2025
November 25 – Results are now available for the Cullman County on-farm corn trial.November 13 – Quality results are available for the SMREC OVT. October 28 - Yield results are available for the following trials. SMREC Non-Irrigated OVT Houston County On-Farm October...
Performance of Peanut Varieties in Alabama, 2025
December 4 - The following results are now available. OVT Seed Per Pound at Harvest GCREC WREC Irrigated WREC Non-Irrigated On-Farm Yield Baldwin County Frisco City Henry County Lee County Selma November 21 - The following results are now available. EVSRC Seed per...
Performance of Soybeans in Alabama, 2025
November 25 – Results are now available for the Marshall County on-farm soybean trial.November 21 – The following yield results are available. BARU MG4 MG5 MG6 MG7/8 GCREC MG4 MG5 MG6 MG7/8 November 13 – The following yield results are available. EV Smith Research...
Performance of Small Grain Varieties in Alabama, 2024-2025
August 11 - Grain quality results are available for the following trials. TVREC Wheat TVREC Triticale BARU Wheat August 5 - Wheat grain quality results are available for the following locations on the variety selection tool. Under the trial page, look at the quality...
Performance of Winter Forages in Alabama, 2024-2025
September 9 - Forage quality results are available (variety selection tool only) for all five SMREC forage OVTs.August 13 - Forage quality results are available (variety selection tool only) for the CREC oat and triticale OVTs. July 31 - Forage quality results are...
2025 Beef and Forage Field Days
December 3, 2024 - Dates and locations have been announced for the 2025 Beef and Forage Field Days. Mark your calendars! More information will be posted as details become available.Thursday, April 3 Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center (TVREC) 9494...
12th Annual Row Crops Short Course
Please join us for the 12th Annual Alabama Row Crops Short Course. This statewide conference is held yearly and offers an opportunity to hear the latest information from researchers, industry representatives, and Extension professionals about row crop management and...
Performance of Cotton Varieties in Alabama, 2024
January 31, 2025 - On-Farm results are available. January 13, 2025 - Classing (quality) results are available for the WREC Short Season Irrigated OVT. This should be the last set of OVT results for the 2024 season. January 9, 2025 Classing (quality) results are...