YieldGard® corn borer/Roundup® Ready Corn 2 are elite hybrids that have two technology traits. This gives the Farmer double protection of unsurpassed weed control, and the added benefit of controlling European and Southwestern Corn Borer.
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Roundup Ready®/yieldgard® Corn Borer Corn
7073
7073 is a very versatile hybrid that has excellent yield potential along with a solid agronomic package. Outstanding late season integrity and top performance will make 7073 the next “hybrid to beat” on your farm.
| Maturity | 110 |
| To Silk 50% | 1325 |
| To Black Layer | 2555 |
| Appearance | Dark green, very attractive |
| Plant Height | Medium |
| Early Season Vigor | 8 |
| Ear Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Ear Type | Flex |
| Ear Placement | Medium |
| Kernels | 16-18 |
| Test Weight | 7 |
| Husk Cover | 8 |
| Retention | 9 |
| Shank Length | 7 |
| Roots | |
| Root Strength | 97073 has excellent roots, similar to the 6940 series. |
| Stalks | |
| Stalk Strength | 97073 has excellent stalks, similar to the 6940 series. |
| Agronomics | |
| Plant Integrity | Very good late season intactness. |
| Population Tolerance | 87073 has a flex ear allowing it to perform well at lower populations, but it also has the genetic package to yield at higher population. |
| Flowering Date | |
| Drought Tolerance | 8 |
| Disease | |
| Gray Leaf Spot | 7 |
| Eyespot | 8 |
| Northern Leaf Blight | 8 |
| Stewarts Blight | |
| 7073 has very good tolerance to most foliar diseases. | |
| Insects | |
| European Corn Borer | 97073 is protected by the YieldGard Corn Borer technology. |
| Placement | |
| 7073 works well on both dryland and irrigated acres. | |
| Positioning | |
| 7073 will perform well on most soil types and the solid agronomic package make it an excellent choice for all your corn acres. | |
