NORTHWEST OHIO ON-FARM TEST PLOTS

Here at Maranatha Acres, we run on-farm test plots each year to learn and improve. By planting corn, soybean, and sometimes wheat plots, we can evaluate each hybrid/variety side-by-side under our management and Northwest Ohio growing conditions. This helps us get a clear picture of how different options actually perform on farms like ours. We share the full results, including yields, key observations, and downloadable PDFs, not as official recommendations, but as honest insights from our fields to help inform decisions for fellow farmers, landowners, and anyone curious about what’s working in our area. Feel free to explore the posts below, and if something catches your eye or sparks a question, we’re always happy to chat.

Let's Connect

2025 Corn Test Plot Results: Key Insights and On-Farm Observations

by Sam Riegsecker | Nov 8, 2025 | Test Plots

We wrapped up our 2025 Corn Test Plot a couple of weeks ago here at Maranatha Acres. Each fall, this plot gives us one of our favorite opportunities to learn — putting hybrids from multiple seed companies head-to-head under real field conditions on our farm. This...

2025 Biotrinsic® Z15 Soybean Trial Results: Real-World Performance on Our Farm

by Sam Riegsecker | Oct 16, 2025 | Test Plots

This season, we tested Biotrinsic® Z15, a biological seed treatment from Indigo Ag designed to enhance root health, improve nutrient uptake, and support yield stability under stress. Our goal was simple — to see how this product would perform under real-world, on-farm...

2025 Split Planter Soybean Trial: Pioneer P25A16E vs Beck’s 2660E3

by Sam Riegsecker | Oct 8, 2025 | Test Plots

We’re always looking for ways to learn more about how different soybean varieties perform under real-world field conditions. This year, we added a split-planter trial to our on-farm testing lineup to compare two soybean varieties: Pioneer® P25A16E and Beck’s® 2660E3....

2025 Soybean Test Plot Results: Top Varieties and Key Findings

by Sam Riegsecker | Oct 7, 2025 | Test Plots

We wrapped up our 2025 Soybean Test Plot earlier this week here at Maranatha Acres. This year’s plot included 17 soybean varieties from five different seed companies, planted side-by-side with a consistent checker to measure performance under real-world field...

2024 Corn Test Plot Results at Maranatha Acres: Key Insights and Findings

by Sam Riegsecker | Oct 19, 2024 | Test Plots

We’ve just wrapped up our 2024 Corn Test Plot, and the results have provided valuable insights into how different corn varieties performed under real-world field conditions. This year’s plot featured 23 varieties from various seed companies, offering a diverse...

2024 Soybean Test Plot Results at Maranatha Acres: Performance Insights and Key Findings

by Sam Riegsecker | Oct 12, 2024 | Test Plots

We’ve wrapped up our 2024 Soybean Test Plot this past week. This year's plot included 17 varieties from 4 different seed companies. Each year, we partner with seed companies to conduct a side-by-side comparison of their varieties, providing real-world data that...