His strong feeling is that common test for all varieties are appropriate under most circumstan ces with some obvious exceptions. Pitched for more cooperation between weed scientists, entomologist, and pathologists in the case of many VAT varieties. Shannon - noted that numerous specialty VAT soybean varieties would be available in near future. A testing method that will provide information to growers is preferred. Testing methods will probably best proceed according to the needs in particu lar states as opposed to one uniform testing method.
Yield is an overriding consideration.
Some group discussion included an observation that weed scientists often are conducting early testing and information is not as readily available. Non-disclosures are also contributing to information lag on VAT varieties. Putting VAT varieties into a sep arate table was also suggested. Minor indicated that MO was moving to a display at a web site where grower could manipulate the table to say display on RR or say RR and SCN resistant variety. Please present any progress in next meeting was a desire expr essed to Minor.