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DKC62-69
Brand / SilageDKC62-69 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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SmartStax®
Maturity
112Strengths
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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
Value Added Trait | SS |
Relative Maturity | 112 |
Gdus To Mid-pollinationinfo_outline GDU (Growing Degree Unit): Ratings 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. | 1340 |
Gdus To Black Layerinfo_outline GDU (Growing Degree Unit): Ratings 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. | 2835 |
Planting Rate | Medium |
Silage Proven | No |
New Product | NO |
Variety | 01086653 |
Cob Color | Red |
Kernel Cap Color | Yellow |
Kernel Row | 16 |
Emergence | 3 |
Seedling Growth | 3 |
Root Strength | 2 |
Stalk Strength | 3 |
Drought Tolerance | 3 |
Greensnap | 3 |
Plant Height | Med Tall |
Ear Placement | Medium |
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.
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National Rating Scale1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor, NR = Not Recommended, - = data is insufficient at this time.
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.
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.
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