Bayer’s CAP Trials Add Value

Cotton growers who use university Official Variety Trials (OVT) to review local performance data on new varieties have another source of information. Bayer CropScience allows growers to tap into additional research through Cotton Agronomic Performance (CAP) trials across the Cotton Belt.

“Bayer CropScience has a broad and proven germplasm pool for advancing varieties,” said Steve Nichols, Bayer CropScience U.S. agronomic manager. “The challenge is determining which variety has the best fit on a particular acre. CAP trials provide on-farm experience so growers and consultants can evaluate how our varieties perform across different soil types, geographical regions, farming practices and water-management techniques.”

Bayer CropScience agronomists work with growers and consultants to oversee the CAP trials, Nichols said. With this combined effort, everyone works together to determine the best agronomic practices for each variety.

Nichols said Bayer CropScience will continue to place a high priority on research and development efforts such as the CAP trials.

“As we continue to invest in research, we will continue to set benchmarks on high-quality, high-yielding varieties,” he said. “We’re expanding the scope of our research. We’re effectively doubling the amount of CAP trial data because we now include both Stoneville and FiberMax cotton seed varieties. This year, we’ll collect data from more than 100 trial locations.”

For more information on the CAP trials or the full lineup of 2008 Stoneville and FiberMax cotton seed varieties, contact your local Bayer CropScience representative or visit  www.CottonExperts.com.