Corn

4970


Features

Excellent season long plant health and staygreen. A moderately tall hybrid that has shown outstanding yield stability. Very good general leaf blight resistance, including Eyespot and Common Rust.

Agronomic Characteristics

Plant Height...............................................Medium Tall
Ear Height......................................................Medium
Stalk Quality...............................................Very Good 
Root Quality.................................................Very Good
Ear Type.....................................................Semi-Flex
Grain Test Weight...............................................Medium
Drought Stress Tolerance.....................................Excellent
Emergence Vigor..............................................Very Good
Fall Drydown.................................................Very Good
Recommended Planting Population............................Medium High

Adaptation for

Grain........................................................Excellent
Silage.......................................................Not Rated
Irrigation...................................................Very Good
No-till...........................................................Good

Pest Resistance

1st Generation ECB (native).....................Moderately Susceptible
Gray Leaf Spot (GLS).........................................Not Rated
Eyespot...............................................Highly Resistant

Maturity Ratings

Heat Units - Planting to Physiological Maturity...................2390
Days to Maturity, USA Relative.....................................100
Days to Maturity, Minnesota Relative...............................100

Management Tips

Exhibits a strong response to intensive management. Best adapted to medium or heavy textured soils. A strong yielder east to west across the Northern Cornbelt.