TPS Variety Trial Site Screener

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Planting Season

What is your typical planting and harvest window?

Based on your last 10 years. Approximate dates are fine.

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Harvest Window

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Question 1 of 17

Do you have single-seed drop precision planting equipment that can support 1.8–2.0 mm pelleted seed?

Grain drills and broadcast seeders do not provide the placement accuracy needed.

Yes No — but willing to procure suitable equipment No

Planter make & model (optional)

Question 2 of 17

What row spacing does your planting equipment support?

12 inches (30 cm) or less 15–18 inches (38–46 cm) 24–30 inches (61–76 cm) 36 inches (91 cm) or more Other — please specify

Question 3 of 17

What seeding depths can your planter reliably set and hold? Select all it's capable of.

The trial requires placement between 1/4 inch and 1-1/2 inches (6–38 mm).

1/4–1/2 inch (6–13 mm) 1/2–1 inch (13–25 mm) 1–1-1/2 inches (25–38 mm) Deeper than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm+) Not sure / haven't measured

Question 4 of 17

Can you achieve consistent in-row seed spacing of 4–8 inches (10–20 cm)?

Yes — achievable with current equipment Approximately — within a few inches No — our equipment doesn't support in-row control Other — please specify

Question 5 of 17

What is your typical soil temperature at 2-inch (5 cm) depth at planting time?

Above 55°F (13°C) 45–55°F (7–13°C) Below 45°F (7°C) I haven't measured soil temperature

Question 6 of 17

How do you water your crops?

Select all that apply.

Drip or micro-irrigation Center/linear sprinkler (pivot, lateral, traveling gun) Solid set sprinkler Flood or furrow irrigation Hand watering or buckets Rainfall only (dryland) Other — please specify

Question 8 of 17

Do you have water rights or a water allocation for irrigation?

Yes — senior or priority rights with no current curtailment Yes — junior rights, subject to cutbacks in dry years Yes — groundwater permit with a defined annual volume Shared access via canal or irrigation district No irrigation — rainfall dependent Other — please specify

Question 11 of 17

Where does your field soil sit on the texture triangle?

Click inside the triangle to place a point. Add up to 4 points for different fields or soil zones. At least one point is required.

Click inside the triangle to place your first point.

Approximate Organic Matter Content

Low estimate

2%

High estimate

6%

Question 7 of 17

How often can you water during the first 3–4 weeks after planting?

Question 9 of 17

What is the largest contiguous area you can dedicate to this trial?

More than 5 acres (2+ hectares) 2–5 acres (0.8–2 hectares) 1/2–2 acres (0.2–0.8 hectares) Less than 1/2 acre (0.2 hectares) Other — please specify

Question 10 of 17

How do you currently manage weeds in your production fields?

Select all that apply.

Question 12 of 17

Can you conduct in-field plant counts and observations at two or more points during the season?

Yes — we have a dedicated person for this Yes — we can work it into existing farm tasks Possibly — depends on how busy the season is No

Question 13 of 17

How many people can you realistically dedicate to trial data collection?

One full-time equivalent or more One or two part-time farm workers Farm owner or operator only No dedicated labor available

Question 14 of 17

How do you currently keep field records?

Select all that apply.

Digital — farm management software Digital — spreadsheets or apps Paper — written field notes Minimal — we don't track in detail Other — please specify

Question 15 of 17

Can you commit to a herbicide-free approach on the trial area for the full growing season?

Yes — already growing some blocks without herbicide Yes — we can designate a herbicide-free block Possibly — would need to plan around our spray program No — herbicide is required across all fields Other — please specify

Question 16 of 17

Have you participated in an external variety or agronomic trial before?

Yes — multiple trials Yes — one trial No — but open to learning the process No — and I prefer not to change standard practices

Question 17 of 17

Any questions about the trial design or what participation involves?

Optional — helps us prepare for our follow-up conversation.

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Based on your response, the current trial protocol isn't a match right now.

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