If Aphanomyces is a problem, growers should always purchase seed treated with Tachigaren. The severity of Aphanomyces is greatly dependant on the weather conditions during the growing season. The drop down list shows the Cercospora Ratings for the different varieties in descending order. Lower Cercospora ratings are better. Click on the rating you choose.
Excessive nitrogen reduces sugar per ton and increases sugar loss to molasses.
If Yes is selected, only varieties with average or above sugar per ton will be considered by the Selector. The field emergence ratings from the most recent Coded Variety test are used. If Yes is selected, only varieties with average or above field emergence will be considered by the Selector. There may be factors other than variety causing stand establishment problems. If below is selected, only varieties with average or above sugar per ton will be considered by the Selector.