Grain Corn Hybrids
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A5977 G8 RIB
Product Features
- NEW SmartStax® RIB Complete® hybrid for 2750 heat unit zones
- Provides trait protection for above and below ground insects
- Great choice for corn on corn rotations and no-till practices
- Combines top-end high yield potential and stability across soil types
- Medium-length ears producing quality clean grain
Management Tips
Strong spring emergence and vigour. Versatile, with a strong agronomic package. Impressive season-long stalk and root strength. Excellent tolerance to anthracnose stalk rot.
Ratings EXC = Excellent VG = Very Good G = Good F = Fair
Plant Height S = Short M = Medium T = Tall V/T = Very Tall
Flowering E = Early E/A = Early Average A = Average L = Late
Ear Type F = Fixed SF = Semi-Flex FL = Flex
Characteristics
Flowering | A |
Mid Flowering GDU | 1190 |
Black Layer (GDU) | 2360 |
Emergence | VG |
Spring Vigour | EXC |
Plant Height | M/T |
Ear Height | Medium |
Stalk Strength | EXC |
Root Strength | EXC |
Staygreen | EXC |
Drought Tolerance | VG |
Final Population (000s per acre) | 32-36 |
Ear Type | SF |
Test Weight | VG |
Drydown | VG |
Harvest Timing | Flexible |
Goss's Wilt | N/A |
Gibberella Ear Mould | 1 |
Husk Coverage | Adequate |