Performance Crop Research

Performance Crop Research (PCR) is located in Great Bend, Kansas and operates as an independent crop research facility with access to 3,000 acres. PCR has both dryland and irrigated capabilities as well as a small indoor greenhouse. Founded in 2018 to answer a need of conducting high-quality, timely research in the Kansas area. PCR continues to grow to meet the demands of the clients and research community needs on a variety of crops and products.

Their research focuses on:

• Crop Protection: Research on protecting crops from pests and diseases
• Herbicides: Research on weed control products
• Fungicides: Research on disease control products
• Insecticides: Research on insect control products
• Seed/Traits: Research on seed technologies and traits
• Variety Evaluation: Assessment of variety performance
• Crop Nutrition: Research on plant nutrition
• Soil Health & Conservation: Research on soil management
• Biostimulants: Research on biological growth stimulants
• Macronutrients: Research on major plant nutrients
• Micronutrients: Research on trace elements for plants
• Soil Amendments: Research on materials to improve soil
• Biologicals: Research on biological crop protection products
• Integrated Pest Management: Research on IPM strategies
• Drought Tolerance: Research on crop drought tolerance
• Irrigation Systems: Research on irrigation technologies
• Water Use Efficiency: Research on efficient water use
• Processing Innovations: Research on crop processing methods
• Quality Maintenance: Research on maintaining crop quality
• Breeding: Plant breeding research
• Genetic Traits: Research on genetic traits in crops
• Seed Treatments: Research on seed treatment technologies
• Cover Crops: Research on cover crop usage
• Erosion Control: Research on preventing soil erosion
• Soil Biology: Research on soil microbiome and biology
• Tillage Practices: Research on tillage methods

Key areas of expertise include:

• Efficacy and Yield Trials for herbicide-tolerant, fungicide, insecticide, biostimulant, and fertilizer products
• GLP Residue Trials including RAC, Residue Decline, Processing, and Terrestrial Dissipation
• Seed Research and Development utilizing precision planters and advanced harvesting equipment
• Hemp Trials for fiber, grain, and cannabinoid research
• Soil Dissipation Studies for pesticide transport, transformation, and fate