YieldGard® VT Triple uses the Vectran process for a more consistent protein expression in the root system. This process gives corn borer protection along with improved rootworm protection. With the unsurpassed weed control of the Roundup® Ready Corn 2 system, these hybrids offer excellent control of the weeds and insects that attack your crops, along with crop safety. YieldGard® VT Triple comes with Poncho® 250/Trilex seed treatment.
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Yieldgard Vt Triple®
6944
6944 is a solid corn belt hybrid. Strong flex ear with deep kernels, solid agronomics, and lots of flexibility will let this hybrid earn a spot on your farm. 6944 can go anywhere corn borer protection is desirable, and where corn rootworm and roundup ready protection is needed.
| Maturity | 109 |
| To Silk 50% | 1280 |
| To Black Layer | 2550 |
| Appearance | Dark green, medium stature attractive plant |
| Plant Height | Medium |
| Early Season Vigor | 8 |
| Ear Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Ear Type | Flex |
| Ear Placement | Medium Low |
| Kernels | 16-18 |
| Test Weight | 8 |
| Husk Cover | 7 |
| Retention | 8 |
| Shank Length | Medium |
| Roots | |
| Root Strength | 76944has very good roots. |
| Stalks | |
| Stalk Strength | 86944has very good stalks and very low possibility of green snap. |
| Agronomics | |
| Plant Integrity | Excellent late season plant health and intactness. |
| Population Tolerance | 96944 has solid stalks and a good root that will let it handle populations of 26 - 30000 plants. It has enough flex to handle lower populations as well. |
| Flowering Date | 0 |
| Drought Tolerance | 8 |
| Disease | |
| Gray Leaf Spot | 7 |
| Eyespot | 6 |
| Northern Leaf Blight | 7 |
| Stewarts Blight | 0 |
| 6944 has a strong disease package. | |
| Insects | |
| European Corn Borer | 96944 is protected with the YieldGard VT3 technology. This gives excellent control of corn borer, rootworm, and secondary pests. |
| Placement | |
| 6944 has very strong east to west movement. This hybrid works across most environments and management styles. 6944 works great in reduced or conventional tillage scenarios and across most soil types. | |
| Positioning | |
| Use 6944 wherever a strong 108 - 109 day hybrid with maximum insect protection and Roundup flexibility is needed. Very strong roots and exceptional stalks with low green snap potential along with a strong agronomic package make this a "go anywhere" hybrid. | |
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