b'Pulse and Special Cropsspecial cropsperformance trials and grower directoryIntroductionONE OF THE pillars of best management practices for everyplant breeders, pathologists, and researchers review and ensure crop is selecting one or more varieties that are well-suited tothe data is presented accurately.your growing environment and spread production risk. TheAll sites had adequate soil moisture during seeding resulting Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) continues to fund the pulsein good germination, emergence, and plant stands. An regional trials as the information generated empowers farmersexception was the Lomond lentil RVT which had dry soil to make informed decisions. conditions at seeding resulting in uneven germination. During All data included in this publication is vetted for informationJune, below average temperatures and an abundance of rain gaps and accuracy. The trial cooperators are frequentlysupported early crop development. This was followed by a hot contacted for further inputs and clarification. Data is statisticallyand dry July, August, and September.analysed. For data to be included in the tables the coefficientPublishable data was collected from 50 trials and 16 trials of variation must be less than 15 per cent. The data and trialproduced unpublishable data. For site specific data and results information are posted on the Alberta Pulse app by mid- of the organic RVT pea trials, visit the APG website or view November. Multi-year data tables are generated to providedata on the app. To download the APG app visit: http://www.information on production potentials over several growingalbertapulservt.com/DownloadApp.aspx.seasons.Questions about the tables or general pulse agronomy? Email Beginning in 2022 and moving forward, site information isJenn Walker, [email protected] or connect with us on compiled into soil zones (brown-irrigated, brown, black-shortTwitter @APGResearch and @APGExtension.season, black-mid season and grey wooded). To view a map of the soil zones for the newly tested varieties visit: https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/soils/soils.nsf/soilgroupmap?readform. Previously tested varieties remain grouped according to the APG zone structure. To view a map of the APG zones for the previously tested varieties visit: https://www.albertapulservt.com/?app=n. ARE YOUR SEEDS HUNGRY?Yield of the check variety is indicated in bold, with testFEED YOUR SEED WITHvarieties reported as a percentage of that check variety. All sites were inspected at three points during the growing season. Data were statistically analyzed to ensure validity. Please be aware that direct variety comparisons should only be made with the check. The pulse regional variety trial (RVT) protocol is updated annually. The protocol includes site selection parameters, fertility requirements, seeding dates, inoculation, pesticides, and details for data collection. The trials are a randomized in complete block design with four replications. The sites are to be well maintained and suitable for viewing and photos throughout the growing season.Along with funding it takes a team of dedicated people to establish a RVT program. There are many steps including: seed set-up, planting plots, maintaining plots, harvesting, and analysis. Thanks to all those involved in making this process work: The pulse RVT program is a collaborative initiative involving APG, Lakeland College, several crops research cooperators and AgCall. APG provides funding, direction and expertise. Research cooperators conduct the field variety testing. Lakeland College provides seed treating and distribution as well as managing four pulse RVT sites. AgCall provides project and data management, oversight, administration, and in-season site evaluations. A committee of dedicated seed variety contributors,Learn more at atpag.comSpring 2023 119'