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Scott Learning Center Research Reports
February 2, 2026
Welcome to the Field Research Page for the Scott Learning Center in Scott, MS. This page summarizes the results from our field research program. The Scott Learning Center (SLC) targets its research on:
- Corn, cotton, and soybean for Southern U.S. crop production.
- Enabling Southern Farmers with Large Scale Research Plots
- Research encompassing Various Soil Types found throughout the South
- Demonstration of digital Ag through use of ClimateTM tools
Exploring cutting edge cotton technologies and best management practices
Each season the SLC conducts a grower directed research program on 400 acres of varying soil types in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The purpose of this program is to provide growers across the south and southeastern US with answers to questions about basic agronomics as well as guidance on Bayer product placement. We look forward to grower input into the programs at the SLC and as always, please feel free to contact us with any suggestions for future research topics.
CLICK ON A TAB BELOW TO SEE DATA COLLECTED BY CROP
Cotton is a crop requiring significant in-season management inputs. To optimize performance of each variety planted, both growth habit and responses to plant growth regulators should be considered for each specific variety. Each year, the SLC conducts work evaluating varietal response to soil type, crop rotation, fertility management, planting populations and plant growth regulator applications. We have also begun to compile long term summaries of these studies to help define the response of broad groups of varieties to plant growth regulator applications.
PGR
Evaluations of Stance® Plant Growth Regulator on Deltapine® Brand Cotton Varieties - 2022-2024
Deltapine® Brand Cotton Varieties Response to Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) Regimens – Mid-South - 2023-2025
Response of Deltapine® Cotton Varieties to Plant Growth Regulator Regimes - 2018-2022
VARIETIES
Impact of ThryvOn® Technology on Key Thrips and Lygus Pest Populations in the Midsouth - 2024
Yield Potential of Deltapine® Cotton Varieties at Different Planting Dates - 2024
Response of Deltapine® Brand Cotton Products to Nitrogen Application Rate - 2024
Antique Alley - 2023
Evaluation of Deltapine® Brand Commercial and Non-Commercial Cotton Products at Scott, MS - 2018-2024
ROW SPACING
Row Configurations in Cotton Production - 2019
POPULATION/SKIP ROW
Does Plant Growth Regulator Use Impact Boll Size and Locule Number in Cotton? - 2023
Response of Deltapine Cotton Varieties to Seeding Rate - 2018-2019
Response of Cotton Varieties to Verticillium Wilt in West Texas - 2018
Soybeans are the largest acreage crop supported from the SLC. For this reason, soybeans are planted into a wide variety of production systems which represent very diverse soil types, row configurations and planting dates. Also, many acres are evaluated for replanting each season. Work ranges from replanting simulations, planter error simulations, planting date studies and a wide range of variety evaluations across several soil types.
VARIETIES
Evaluation of Asgrow® Brand Soybean Products on Southern Soils - 2019, 2021-2025
PLANTING DATES
Planting Date for Asgrow® Brand Soybean Products in Southern States - 2019, 2021-2023, 2025
Soybean Planted on Different Dates and Harvested on the Same Date - 2020
ROW SPACING
Evaluating Soybean Row Configurations in the Midsouth - 2017-2019
PLANTING ERRORS AND REPLANTING
Skips and Planting Errors in Soybean - 2020-2021
POPULATION
Evaluations of Soybean Seeding Rate and Yield Potential - 2022
Southern corn production requires significant pre-plant planning. Each year, the SLC evaluates corn hybrid response to a variety of input decisions with the aim of helping to answer questions about southern corn production. Included is research that addresses corn hybrid population response, standability evaluations, planting depth studies and planting configuration comparisons.
PLANTING DEPTH
I’m ready to plant, but should I? 2022 - 2022
Corn Product Interactions with Planting Date and Seeding Depth - 2023 - 2024
Seedbed Preparation and Seeding Depth Influences on Corn Yield Potential–Mid-South 2025
POPULATION/ROW SPACING
Non-B.t. Refuge Corn Hybrids: Seeding Rate Response – South - 2025
Population Responses of DEKALB Conventional Corn Seed - 2025
Corn Product Response to Fungicide Application and Seeding Rate - 2024
Corn Product Response to Seeding Rate in the Midsouth - 2023-2025
Evaluations of Corn Planting Density and Planting Depth Across Seven DEKALB® Brand Products - 2019-2022
Evaluation of DEKALB® Brand Corn Products to Planting Rates - 2022
How do Twin Rows and Plant Population Impact Corn Yield Potential? - 2021
DEKALB® Roundup Ready® Corn 2 Refuge Corn Seed Study - Mid-South - 2020, 2021, and 2024, 2025
Yield Potential of DEKALB® Corn Products to Seeding Rate - 2018-2021
AGRONOMICS/PLANTING TECHNIQUES
Corn Fertilizer Source and Application Method - 2023
Impact of Corn Planting Depth on Day of Emergence, Ear Size, and Yield Potential - 2021-2022
HYBRID EVALUATIONS
Evaluation of DEKALB® Hybrid Seed Performance in the South - 2019 - 2025
Corn Yield Analysis of Simulated Planting Errors: Missed Rows & Corn Compensation – South - 2025
Disclaimer
Always read and follow pesticide label directions, insect resistance management requirements (where applicable), and grain marketing and all other stewardship practices.