Nutrien Ag Solutions Seed Guide 2019 | Page 10

HYBRID NS 72-521 VT2PRIB NS 79-521 VT2PRIB HEAT UNITS TRAITS DESCRIPTION 2100 Produces very good yields for its very early maturity with excellent test weight. This hybrid is an excellent option to reduce risk of early frosts or begin harvest earlier. Ideal hybrid for new and experienced corn growers. 2400 New offering from NorthStar Genetics has a girthy ear with solid top- end yield, coupled with very good drydown and strong test weight. Very good early season vigour, early flowering, medium tall hybrid with excellent stalks and very good roots. Successful corn stand establishment Select appropriate hybrid maturity Whether growing corn for grain or silage, selecting the right hybrids can help you manage unpredictable environmental conditions. Planting a package of corn hybrids with various maturities helps you be prepared for high returns. A good strategy involves planting the majority of acres (60-70%) to a proven and consistent hybrid; 20% of acres to a new, higher yield potential product; and 10-20% of acres to an early maturing product. This strategy will help growers hedge against the cool years and benefit during the warmer ones, while also creating an opportunity to get familiar with new, higher yielding hybrid options. Prepare your field for success Corn seedling emergence is very dependent on heat accumulation. By conditioning soils, removing previous crop residues and planting into warm, moist soil, crop establishment is sped up and target plant populations are more readily achieved. Ready your planters Corn requires precise placement and spacing to maximize yield. Each plant that doesn’t emerge, or emerges more than 48 hours after another plant, is lost yield potential. Growers should ensure planters are calibrated and set up according to each seed lot, in addition to inspecting and replacing worn parts, and test the planter to ensure seed is placed properly and uniformly. To help preserve the benefits of our trait technology, an Insect Resistance Management (IRM) plan must be part of every farmer’s production strategy. Farmers who purchase corn products that are not designated as RIB Complete ® required to plant a refuge that is appropriate for that product. As part of the IRM plan for RIB Complete corn, experts recommend that growers incorporate crop rotations (out of corn), use of pyramided traits for below ground pests and, when appropriate, use of insecticides to minimize selection of resistant populations. Farmers should monitor their RIB Complete corn fields for targeted insect pests and contact their local Monsanto representative, retailer, or Monsanto’s Technical Support line at 1-800- 667-4944 if they observe any unusual performance problems. © Copyright 2018 NorthStar Genetics. 8 Corn