Grain Corn Hybrid
MY08K97 RA
108 RM
107-109 RM Range

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Overview

Stable performer across a wide range of soil types and environments.

  • Stable performer with wide east-to-west adaptation.
  • Girthy ears with very good tip fill and husk cover.
  • Good tolerance to gray leaf spot.
  • Very good ear retention and fast drydown.
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Product Ratings
7-9 Good 4-6 Fair 1-3 Poor
Characteristics
Drought Tolerance
7
Drydown
8
Early Vigor
7
Emergence
7
Green Snap
7
Root Strength
7
Stalk Strength
6
Staygreen
7
Ear Retention
8
Fungicide ResponseMedium
GDUs to Black Layer2645
Goss's WiltModerately Susceptible
Gray Leaf Spot
7
NCLB
6
SCLBNot Rated
Southern Corn RustNot Rated
Test Weight
6
Agronomics
Cob ColorPink
Ear HeightModerately High
Ear TypeSemi-flexible
Kernel Rows16
Plant HeightTall
Rating GDUs to Mid-Silk1310
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
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
NR
*Consult a Mycogen Seeds representative for specific recommendations on planting populations.

Management Guidelines

  • Best performance at moderate plant populations.
  • Widely adapted across central and east environments.
  • Excellent ear consistency.
  • Good emergence and early vigor for all reduced tillage applications.
  • Timely harvest is recommended.
  • Foliar fungicide recommended in environments with a high risk for northern corn leaf blight.