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Making correct hybrid selections

As harvest progresses, the data collected can give growers some of the information they need to make decisions for next year’s hybrids.  Purdue Extension corn specialist Bob Nielsen says harvest data shouldn’t be the only thing growers are examining.  He notes before growers get serious about placing seed orders for 2012, they should make a mental note of what they are seeing this year, but highly suggest adding it to information collected from a wide array of trials.  Nielsen says many land grant universities do variety trials and that information is invaluable.  He says you can find most of that information on the Purdue Agronomy website.

Nielsen says one of the top concerns for growers in hybrid selection is yield potential.  But, he says, consistency should also be a factor.  He reinforces making the mental notes seen this year, but also says growers should recognize the need for additional information and look for hybrids that are consistently yielding at the top of numerous trials.  Nielsen says the best hybrids are ones that yield well year after year in a wide array of growing conditions.

Nielsen says the best way to do that is evaluate numerous trials.  You can find that information on the Purdue Crop Performance page on the Purdue agronomy website.

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