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.
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