2019 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Results

Erick Larson, State Extension Specialist - Grain Crops
By Erick Larson, State Extension Specialist - Grain Crops December 6, 2019 12:23

2019 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Results

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Selecting well-adapted hybrids that will perform well is critical to the success and profitability of your farm. Accordingly, Mississippi State goes to great lengths to evaluate, assess and analyze corn hybrid performance. Our university variety testing programs have long played an important role in generating sound, independent performance evaluations from which Mississippi growers can better identify superior genetics. Furthermore, we also conduct a Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program, which enhances the information available for Mississippi producers to make hybrid selection decisions. These Demonstration trials were grown in twenty-one on-farm or research station locations throughout the state where you can observe and evaluate hybrid performance and traits of our region’s most elite hybrids.

Hybrids selected for this program must be validated by producing superior grain yield in the Mississippi Corn for Grain Hybrid Trials or be a relevant market standard. Hybrids are selected annually and grouped into two distinct sets based upon performance in dryland or irrigated culture, since both these cropping systems are prevalent in Mississippi and significantly affect hybrid adaptability. Seed companies are also granted the discretion to enter a newly-released hybrid which they believe is more promising. This establishes a very elite group of corn hybrids for evaluation.

Following is a complete summary of the grain yields and plant characteristics evaluated in the 2019 trials grown in twenty-one irrigated and dryland locations throughout Mississippi.

2019 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Publication

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Erick Larson, State Extension Specialist - Grain Crops
By Erick Larson, State Extension Specialist - Grain Crops December 6, 2019 12:23
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