Variety Tests
Auburn University Official Variety Testing ProgramResearch /
Variety evaluation is also critical to plant breeders, both from universities and industry. Prior to releasing a new variety, these breeders typically evaluate their lines in independent variety trials. This ensures that they have unbiased data from multiple years and locations to support the release of their new variety.
OVT Mission
The mission of the Auburn University Official Variety Testing Program (OVT) is to provide research-based, unbiased results on the performance of various crop hybrids, cultivars, and varieties to the agricultural community in Alabama. We are intent on conducting these trials in a manner that will result in maximum biological yield through methods common to the top-producing farms in Alabama.
We are committed to providing this information in a timely manner for its use during the decision-making process. The success of the program rests on our ability to help Alabama producers provide a safe, dependable source of food and fiber for all families as well as an economic sustainability for theirs.
Variety Categories
Corn
Cotton
Soybean
Peanut
Small Grains
Small Grain Forages
Ryegrass
Grain Sorghum
Sesame
Variety Testing Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Using the Variety Selection Tool
Contact
Henry Jordan
Variety Testing Manager, Research Associate IV
Department of Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences
201 Funchess Hall (USPS)
1031 South Donahue Dr (FedEx & UPS)
Auburn Univ, AL 36849
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Annually, the Auburn University Variety Testing Program conducts trials on corn, cotton, soybeans, peanuts, grain sorghum, wheat, barley, oats, triticale, small grain forages, and ryegrass.
Trials are conducted on Auburn University owned and operated agricultural research stations across the major geographical regions of the state. The research conducted at each of these locations can provide stakeholders with data that can be more representative of their growing conditions.
1990-1991 Alabama performance comparison of small grain varieties
Donald L. Thurlow, W.C. Johnson, and Kathryn M. Glass1 INTRODUCTIONThe large number of commercially available varieties of wheat, oat, rye, barley, and triticale makes it difficult for growers to select varieties most suited for their particular area of the State. ...
Performance of ryegrass varieties in Alabama, 1990-1991
D.L. Thurlow, W.C. Johnson, and K.M. Glass The Alabama Ryegrass Variety Evaluation is a continuing study of available varieties and breeding lines from private companies and state agricultural experiment stations. Experiments are planted annually in northern, central,...
Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Alabama, 1991
PERFORMANCE OF GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRIDS IN ALABAMA, 1991D.L. Thurlow, W.C. Johnson, and K.M. Glass
Performance of soybean varieties in Alabama, 1990
PERFORMANCE OF SOYBEAN VARIETIES IN AIABAMA, 1990 D.L. Thurlow and W.C. Johnson
Performance of corn hybrids in Alabama, 1990
PERFORMANCE OF CORN HYBRIDS IN ALAEAMA, 1990D.L. Thurlow and W.C. Johnson
1990 Alabama cotton variety report
W. C. Johnson'INTRODUCTIONThe Alabama Cotton Variety Test is a continuing evaluation of available cotton varieties from private companies and state agricultural experiment stations. Breeding lines that are likely to be released as varieties are also tested. Tests are...
1989-1990 Alabama performance comparison of small grain varieties
Donald L. Thurlow and W.C. Johnson 1 INTRODUCTIONThe large number of commercially available varieties of wheat, oats, rye, barley, and triticale makes it difficult for growers to select varieties most suited for their particular area of the State. Making this...
Performance of ryegrass varieties in Alabama, 1989-90
D.L. Thurlow and W.C. JohnsonThe Alabama Ryegrass Variety Test is a continuing evaluation of available varieties and breeding lines from private companies and state agricultural experiment stations. Tests are planted in northern, central, and southern locations to...
Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Alabama, 1990
PERFORMANCE OF GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRIDS IN AIABAMA, 1990D. L. Thurlow and W. C. Johnson
Performance of soybean varieties in Alabama, 1989
PERFORMANCE OF SOYBEAN VARIETIES IN ALABAMA, 1989 D.L. Thurlow and W.C. Johnson
Performance of corn hybrids in Alabama, 1989
PERFORMANCE OF ODRN HYBRIDS IN AIABAMA, 1989D.L. Thurlow and W.C. Johnson
1989 Alabama cotton variety report
W. C. Johnson'INTRODUCTIONThe Alabama Cotton Variety Test is a continuing evaluation of available cotton varieties from private companies and state agricultural experiment stations. Breeding lines that are likely to be released as varieties are also tested. Tests are...