2014 LPC Yield & Agronomic ratings
Mid to Long season hybrids
DISTRIBUTOR
NAME
AGRONOMIC
STANDABILITY
(1-5, 5=flat)
DAYS TO
FLOWER
DAYS TO
MATURITY
HEIGHT (IN.)
BLACKLEG
RATING
Dekalb
DK 74-44 BL √
2.1
45.2
94.2
45.7
R
Proven Seed / CPS
PV 533 G New
1.5
45.8
94.2
49.2
R
Proven Seed / CPS
VR 9562 GC
1.9
45.8
93.9
50.8
R
Proven Seed / CPS
PV 530 G
1.5
46.1
94.4
51.2
MR
Proven Seed / CPS
VT 500 G
1.2
46.9
94.9
50.0
R
Proven Seed / CPS
VR 9561 GS
2.1
46.1
94.6
48.4
R
LSD* = 2.7%
Short season hybrids
DISTRIBUTOR
AGRONOMIC
NAME
STANDABILITY
(1-5, 5=flat)
DAYS TO
FLOWER
DAYS TO
MATURITY
HEIGHT (IN.)
BLACKLEG
RATING
Dekalb
DK 73-15 RR √
2.4
43.6
92.2
43.7
MR
Proven Seed / CPS
PV 531 G New
1.6
45.5
93.5
49.2
R
Proven Seed / CPS
PV 532 G New
1.6
46.1
93.3
48.0
R
LSD* = 2.7%
*LSD indicates the Level of Significant Difference.
Local Performance Checks
A hybrid that is within 2.7% of another hybrid is not
considered significantly different in the 2014 data.
Short season hybrids
100.0
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
DK 73-15 RR (✓)
LSD ( ) = 2.7%
PV 531 G
PV 532 G
% of Check in Western Can. CPS Performance Checks
Summary
• 2014 was a more challenging canola growing season than 2013 and certain hybrids performed better under the adverse co nditions.
• Hybrids with lower standability ratings are typically easier and faster to swath. This can lead to time savings in the field, and the ability to manage acres
more effectively and efficiently.
• Yield potential can be maximized by selecting the right hybrids for the farm based on genetic potential, standability, days to flower and maturity.
• Enviromental factors cannot be controlled, only managed. Seeding a variety of high-yielding hybrids increases the likelihood of attaining optimum returns.