The breeding program at Auburn University is planning the release of Au02-2814 as a cultivar this year. This will be a conventional, Maturity Group VIM cultivar. The primary attributes of this line are high yield (14% higher than the adapted check during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008) and high oil content (overall mean of 23% oil compared with normal oil content in the 20 to 21% range). They are also continuing our participation as a cooperator in the USDA Uniform Tests, where they serve as test coordinators for the state of Alabama, and conduct 12 different tests in north, central and south Alabama. Participation in these tests allows other public breeders to evaluate their material in...