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Comprehensive survey methods and data collection for sunflower yield, plant population, pests, diseases, and cultural practices. Summary sheets and GIS maps included.
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2002 Sunflower Survey Art Lamey Emeritus Professor North Dakota State University
Survey Methods, 1 of 4 • 1 Field/5,000 Planted Acres • Data Recorded on: • Oil/confection • Yield and Plant Population • Cultural Practices • Yield Limiting Factors • Weeds, Insects, Diseases, Bird Damage
Survey Methods, 2 of 4 • Samples Taken of Heads from Each Field: To USDA Insect Lab in Fargo • Damage Data on: • Seed Weevil • Banded Sunflower Moth • Sunflower Moth • Brown Spot (Confection Only) • Data Will Be Included in Summary Data
Survey Methods, 3 of 4 • Survey Summary Sheet Prepared by Each Team • Summary Sheet e-Mailed to Max and Art • Art Prepared Summary Sheet for Each State • Art Prepared Summary Sheet for All States and Also SD and ND Districts
Survey Methods, 4 of 4 • All Summary Sheets Copied to John Nowatzki • GIS Maps to be Constructed for Each State • Will Post on the Web • Missing Data • Data from two W. ND teams not received • State Total and Districts Marked with Asterisk*
Summary Data Sheet • Three Parts • All States • SD Crop Reporting Districts • If State Totals Merit Analysis by District • ND Crop Reporting Districts • Key to Weed Assessments (Last Page) • Key to Yield Limiting Factors (Last Page)
Survey Supported by a Grant from the National Sunflower Association and SBARE