Corn
What are some good corn hybrids for grain?
The corn hybrids noted in the “Corn Short List” have produced superior grain yields in Mississippi according to results published in the MSU Corn for Grain Variety Trials and surrounding states. Suggestions are separated into dryland and irrigated culture. Hybrids are categorized according to the number of years evaluated in the MSU Corn for Grain Hybrid Trials: “Standard” hybrids have been tested for 2 years or more; and “New” hybrids have been tested 1 year.
Growers should realize that environmental variability in a given year or location may substantially affect hybrid performance. In other words, hybrids which have performed well for many years and at various locations should be more likely to perform well in the future. Thus, growers would be advised to plant the majority of their acreage to hybrids with established track records, such as the “Standard” hybrids, and test “New” hybrids on a limited acreage.
Producers should also evaluate maturity and stalk strength before selecting a hybrid. Furthermore, several hybrids with complementary characteristics should be selected in order to spread risk and minimize loss due to an unpredictable problem which one hybrid may be susceptible. For a specific recommendation, please contact your local Mississippi State University Extension Agent.
