February 2026 issue

Volume 59, Issue 2

The Ohio Crop Performance Trials have provided unbiased, real-world data for over 50 years, helping farmers compare crop hybrids and varieties across diverse Ohio growing conditions. By combining long-term yield data with farmer-managed fields and evolving genetics, the trials show how advances in seed technology, rotations, and conservation practices have doubled yields while improving efficiency. Today, the program remains a key decision-making resource as farmers navigate tight margins and increasingly complex seed choices.

Cover photo courtesy of Adobe Stock/Jana.