Grain Corn Hybrid
2A749
112 RM
110-113 RM Range

Traits and Technology

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Separate Refuge Requirements

Overview

High yields and excellent agronomics make this hybrid a great companion to 2V709 and 2V717 in the central and eastern Corn Belt.

  • Strong stalks and roots.
  • Medium-tall plants with medium ear height.
  • Excellent late-season staygreen and ear retention.
Management Guidelines

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Product Ratings
7-9 Good 4-6 Fair 1-3 Poor
Characteristics
Drought Tolerance
7
Drydown
7
Early Vigor
7
Emergence
7
Green Snap
6
Root Strength
8
Stalk Strength
8
Staygreen
8
Ear Retention
8
Fungicide ResponseMedium
GDUs to Black Layer2715
Goss's WiltSusceptible
Gray Leaf Spot
7
NCLB
7
SCLB
6
Southern Corn Rust
5
Test Weight
6
Agronomics
Cob ColorPink
Ear HeightMedium
Ear TypeSemi-flexible
Kernel Rows18-20
Plant HeightMedium/Tall
Rating GDUs to Mid-Silk1340
Positioning
HR = Highly Recommended
R = Recommended NR = Not Recommended
Planting Date
Early
HR
Late
R
Crop Rotation
Continuous Corn
R
Corn/Soybean
HR
Tillage
Conventional
HR
No-Till
HR
Irrigation
High Plains Ecofallow
R
Limited
HR
Soils
Highly Productive
HR
Light (Sandy)
R
Marginal Fertility
R
Poorly Drained
R
Population*
High
HR
Low
R
Medium
R
Very High
R
Very Low
R
Delayed Harvest
R
*Consult a Mycogen Seeds representative for specific recommendations on planting populations.

Management Guidelines

  • Very good emergence and early vigor for reduced tillage applications.
  • Best performance following soybeans.
  • Responds to high management practices and favorable environments.
  • Strong choice for areas where northern corn leaf blight is a concern.
  • Provides very good tolerance to gray leaf spot.