Three cold-hardy varieties of soybean were grown in 2015 with a grower co-operator near Thessalon. NorthStar Genetics (Winnipeg, MB) provided seed for NSC Moosomin, NSC Gladstone, and NSC Reston.
Soybeans were planted on June 11; Moosomin and Gladstone at a rate of 67 lb/ac and Reston at 87 lb/ac. Harvest was on October 14. The varieties tested were rated for 105 – 112 days to maturity.
| Variety | Density (plants/acre) | Height (inches) | Pods/plant | Ht. to lowest pod (inches) | Yield (tons/acre) |
| NSC Moosomin | 178,118 | 15.75 | 22 | 1.63 | 1.01 |
| NSC Gladstone | 191,456 | 19.92 | 23 | 2.29 | 0.91 |
| NSC Reston | 251,689 | 20.27 | 13 | 2.28 | 1.13 |
Thanks go to Matt Seabrook for his hard work in making this trial a success.
RAIN hopes to continue testing a range of crop types and varieties in 2016. Producers interested in assisting with this project are asked to please contact:
Christine O’Reilly
Research Technician
Email: coreilly@ssmic.com
Phone: 705-942-7927 x3147