Popular Articles
- Who can afford corn?
- Perspectives From Young Producers
- USDA Releases Acreage Reports
- Comparing 1970's to 2008
- Inflation is Alive And Well In Family Living Cost
- Avoid These 10 Strip-Till Mistakes
Online Exclusives
- 2008 Corn Weed Control Guide
- CSD Live
- The Briefing Room
- Agriculture Jobs
- Sign Up for Crops News Weekly newsletter
2008 Corn Weed
Control Guide
2007 Soybean Weed
Control Guide
Weeds (select up to 4)
Hotshot Hybrids
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, Compiled by Jen Bennett
PIONEER
38B87 — 98-day RM (HXX/LL/RR2)
- Outstanding yield potential, rapid drydown; good late-season standability
- Good choice as silage hybrid
- Strong in stress emergence, stalk/root lodging resistance
37Y14 — 98-day RM (HXX/LL/RR2)
- Top-end yield potential, rapid drydown leader in maturity group
- Well adapted for high-yield environments, variable soils that require drought tolerance
36V76 — 104-day RM (HXX/LL/RR2)
- Late-silking hybrid platform with impressive yield potential
- Moderate plant stature an attractive feature for less plant residue
PRODUCERS
5684 VT3 — 96-day RM (YGVT3)
- 2,270 GDUs
- Semi-flex ear; wide range of population options
- Good drought tolerance
- Good stalks, late-season intactness
- Handles stress very well
6054VT3 — 100-day RM (YGVT3)
- 2,350 GDUs
- Medium-height plant; very good roots, stalks
- Semi-flex ear
- High yielding, handles low, high plant populations
- Performs on all soil types, different environments
5734 VT3 — 97-day RM (YGVT3)
- 2,270 GDUs
- Semi-flex ear; good roots, above-average stalks
- Medium-stature plant with medium ear placement
- Very good plant intactness
SEED CONSULTANTS
10VTT18 — 101-day RM (YGVT3)
- Excellent plant health
- Superior stalks, roots
- Good drydown hybrid; widely adapted
10MT37 — 103-day RM (Triple stack)
- No-till winner
- Excellent stalks, roots
- Replaces SC 1032 with turbocharged yield punch
1047 — 104-day RM (Conventional)
- Strong emergence, early seedling vigor
- Exceptional plant health with strong roots, stalks
- New genetics specifically adapted for NE Indiana, SE Michigan, NW Ohio
TRISLER
T-1J31VT3 — 96-day RM (YGVT3)
- Excellent yield potential, early harvest choice
- Rapid grain drydown
- Fits all soils, rotations
- Improved stalks for maturity
T-2S61PLRR — 100-day RM (YGPL/RR2)
- Excellent emergence, vigor
- Strong stalks, roots
- Very good soil, rotation flexibility
- Good early choice for southern zones
T-2S62VT3 — 100-day RM (YGVT3)
- Industry-leading yield potential
- Great choice for early planting
- Yields best at high populations
- Good staygreen, intactness
Want to use this article? Click here for options!
© 2008 Penton Media, Inc.















