This plot features a corn hybrid comparison, from which we will track and showcase both our best-selling and newest products. It is planted on sandy loam soil.
Planting date: May 5, 2020
Observations
Harvest date: October 20
Total accumulated CHU*: 3626.2
Total accumulated rainfall*: 438.4 mm
*source: 4rcast.com
Harvest results:
MZ 4049SMX: 252.7 bu/ac
MZ 4368SMX: 250.5 bu/ac
MZ 4577SMX: 257.0 bu/ac
MZ 5088DBR: 267.0 bu/ac
All the hybrids did relatively well at this plot, but MZ 4577SMX and MZ 5088DBR were the clear stars, with MZ 5088DBR coming out on top with bushels per acre while MZ 4577SMX was the best performing in terms of income per acre. Check out the harvest gallery to see more results.
Corn is at V13-14 and about 4 leaves to tassel. Crop is showing minor drought conditions with corn “pineappling” occurring mid-day. No real concerns but could use a good rain. Critical time for moisture at flowering time.
Corn planted with conventional tillage; previous crop was corn.
MZ 4049SMX
- Hybrid with top-end yield
- Solid stress tolerance
- Open husk for rapid drydown
- Solid stalks allow delayed harvest
- Predicted favourable response to fungicides and higher population
- Excellent in corn on corn management
- Ideal for delayed harvest
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MZ 4368SMX
- Impressive fall intactness
- Strong stalks and stay green for flexible harvest
- Responds to intensive management, including additional nitrogen and fungicides
- Open husks allow fast grain drydown
- Ideal for delayed harvest
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MZ 4577SMX
- Excellent stress tolerance
- Attractive late season appearance
- Husks open to accelerate drydown
- Solid stalks allow flexible harvest
- Excels in variable yield environments
- Predicted slight response to extra inputs
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MZ 5088DBR
- Rapid vigour for tough conditions
- Strong stalks for flexible harvest
- Excels in variable yield environments
- Responds to intensive management
- Predicted response to fungicide and increased population
- Maintain moderate population
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