Strengths
- Very good emergence and early vigor
- Excellent ear flex allows for high yield levels at varying plant populations
- Outstanding late season plant health and stalk integrity
Weaknesses
- Limited movement North of primary area of adaptation
Management Tips
- Adapted to highly productive soils
- Best suited for moderate to well drained soils
- Excellent choice for corn following corn systems
Corn After Corn Tips
- Responds to late applications of nitrogen
Features
Potential Yield:
- Fields Norm. <150 bu./A.
- Fields Norm. >150 bu./A.
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Good Excellent
|
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Genetic Family:
|
B |
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Days to Flowering:
|
71 |
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GDU's Black Layer:
|
2594 |
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Plant Height:
|
Medium |
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Ear Height:
|
Medium |
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Ear Flex:
|
FlexibleFixed |
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Kernel Texture:
|
Medium |
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Harvest Timing:
|
Normal |
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Foliar Fungicide Response:
|
Moderate |
Agronomics
| Agronomic Ratings |
Stalk Strength |
Root Strength |
Drydown |
Drought Tolerance |
Emergence |
Test Weight |
|
|
| Adaptability To Different Soils |
Sand |
Sandy Loam |
Silt Loam |
Silty Clay Loam |
Clay Loam |
Clay |
|
|
| Leaf Disease Ratings |
Gray Leaf |
N.C.L.B. |
S.C.L.B. |
Anthracnose |
Goss's Wilt |
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|
Keys to Corn Silage Hybrid Selection
Selecting the correct hybrid for silage is one of the most important management decisions for silage programs. The following criteria will help select the correct hybrid for maximum corn silage production:
- Choose hybrids that are adapted for the region in which it will be grown.
- Ensure hybrids will respond positively from the operation’s cultural practices.
- Select hybrids that are several days fuller in maturity than those adapted for grain production.
- Good silage hybrids have high grain to stover ratio.
- Good silage hybrids possess the following traits:
- High Forage Yields
- High Digestibility
- Low Fiber Levels
- High Grain Yields
| Hybrid |
Mat. |
Genetic Family |
Lower Yielding |
Higher Yielding |
Tonnage |
Protein |
IVTDM |
Low NDF |
TDN |
Milk/ Ton |
Milk/ Acre |
| A6201 |
96 |
F |
9 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
| A6225 |
98 |
F |
8 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
| A6275 |
100 |
F |
8 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
| A6279 |
101 |
F |
9 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
| A6325 |
104 |
F |
7 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
| A6333 |
104 |
B |
9 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
| A6377 |
105 |
D |
10 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
| A6391 |
106 |
AT/D |
9 |
10 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
| A6394 |
107 |
B |
8 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
| A6395 |
107 |
B |
9 |
10 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
| A6399 |
108 |
B |
9 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
| A6439 |
109 |
F |
7 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
| A6445 |
109 |
B |
8 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
| A6455 |
110 |
B |
9 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
| A6467 |
110 |
G |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
| A6474 |
111 |
AT |
8 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
| A6477 |
111 |
D |
8 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
| A6490 |
112 |
G |
10 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
8 |
| A6522 |
113 |
G |
9 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
| A6585 |
114 |
B |
8 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
| A6594 |
114 |
AT |
8 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
| A6608 |
115 |
B |
7 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
| A6617 |
115 |
D |
8 |
9 |
7 |
9 |
5 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
5 |
| A6622 |
115 |
G |
10 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
| A6632 |
115 |
B |
8 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
| A6633 |
115 |
B |
7 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
| A6647 |
115 |
D |
8 |
9 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
| A6710 |
117 |
G |
10 |
8 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
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