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DKC62-69

Brand / Silage
DKC62-69 Brand is an eye-catching robust 112 RM hybrid that has shown outstanding performance potential; broadly adapted across yield environments with excellent Southern movement. Strong standability, test weight, and late season harvest appearance are additional features of this product.
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trait
SmartStax®
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Maturity
112

Strengths

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Attractive product with outstanding high yield potential across yield zones

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Very strong root and stalk strength

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Has shown a good overall disease tolerance package highlighted with very good Southern Rust and Southern Corn Leaf Blight tolerance

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Hybrid has shown good drought stress for tough conditions

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Excellent fall intactness and harvest appearance

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Hybrid has exhibited excellent grain quality and test weight; high food grade potential

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Has shown very good Anthracnose Stalk Rot tolerance

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Can provide very good husk on a semi-flex ear type

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Has shown to be a slower drydown product

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Planting population versatility, highly adaptable across most soil types

Product Details

Management
 
 
Value Added Trait
SS
Relative Maturity
112
Gdus To Mid-pollinationinfo_outline
1340
Gdus To Black Layerinfo_outline
2835
Planting Rate
Medium
Silage Proven
No
New Product
NO
Variety
01086653
Plant Description
 
 
Cob Color
Red
Kernel Cap Color
Yellow
Kernel Row
16
Growth
 
 
Emergence
3
Seedling Growth
3
Root Strength
2
Stalk Strength
3
Drought Tolerance
3
Greensnap
3
Plant Height
Med Tall
Ear Placement
Medium
Harvest
 
 
Staygreen
2
Harvest Appearance
2
Drydown
4
Test Weight
2
National Rating Scale1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor, NR = Not Recommended, - = data is insufficient at this time.
Diseases
PoorExcellent
National Rating Scale1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor, NR = Not Recommended, - = data is insufficient at this time.
Herbicide
 
 
Growth Regulators Sensitivity
A
Sulfonylureas Sensitivity
A
Isoxazoles Sensitivity - Pre-emergence
A
Herbicide SensitivityA = Acceptable, C = Caution, W = Warning. Environmental conditions may cause herbicide interactions different than indicated for a particular growing season.Herbicide ToleranceRatings are based on observations and research using herbicides at labeled and above labeled rates to simulate extreme environmental conditions, misapplication and adverse soil pH or organic content.
Silage Characteristics
 
 
Ndfd 24 Hr
3
Ndfd 30 Hr
4
% Of Starch
4
Ivsd7hr
3
Silage Yield
3
Milk Per Ton
3
Milk Per Acre
3
National Rating Scale1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor, NR = Not Recommended, - = data is insufficient at this time.

Recommended Agronomy Resources

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Disclaimer

Always read and follow pesticide label directions, insect resistance management requirements (where applicable), and grain marketing and all other stewardship practices.