Grain Corn Hybrid
2R042
77 RM
75-79 RM Range
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Separate Refuge Requirements

Not applicable

Overview

Excellent choice for leading performance on early maturity acres.

  • Early flowering and finishing for northern adaptation.
  • Strong early emergence and vigor.
  • Dent genetics with good test weight and consistent ear development.
  • Strong stalks and good late-season intactness.
  • Good husk cover and grain drydown.
Management Guidelines

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Head to Head Comparisons

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Product Ratings
7-9 Good 4-6 Fair 1-3 Poor
Characteristics
Drought Tolerance
6
Drydown
7
Early Vigor
7
Emergence
7
Green Snap
7
Root Strength
6
Stalk Strength
7
Staygreen
7
Ear Retention
7
Eyespot
4
Fungicide ResponseMedium
GDUs to Black Layer2095
Goss's WiltSusceptible
Gray Leaf SpotNot Rated
NCLB
4
SCLBNot Rated
Southern Corn RustNot Rated
Test Weight
7
Agronomics
Cob ColorRed
Ear HeightMedium
Ear TypeSemi-determinate
Kernel Rows14-16
Plant HeightMedium
Rating GDUs to Mid-Silk1100
Positioning
HR = Highly Recommended
R = Recommended NR = Not Recommended
Planting Date
Early
HR
Late
HR
Crop Rotation
Continuous Corn
R
Corn/Soybean
HR
Tillage
Conventional
HR
No-Till
HR
Irrigation
Full
HR
High Plains Ecofallow
NR
Limited
R
Soils
Highly Productive
HR
Light (Sandy)
R
Marginal Fertility
R
Poorly Drained
R
Population*
High
R
Low
R
Medium
HR
Very High
NR
Very Low
NR
Delayed Harvest
R
*Consult a Mycogen Seeds representative for specific recommendations on planting populations.

Management Guidelines

  • Maintain moderate plant densities for best performance.
  • Strong choice for no-till or early planting in cold, wet soils.
  • Best adapted to 75- to 79-day maturity range environments.