Geneseo, Illinois, USA
February 19, 2014
Corn growers in Illinois, Iowa and surrounding areas can take advantage of the highest-performing genetics and the most advanced technology with Wyffels Hybrids. The company rolled out 13 new products, including eight new base genetics, for the 2014 growing season.
The new products include hybrids featuring Genuity® SmartStax®, Genuity® VT Triple PRO® and Genuity® VT Double PRO® traits, which are available as Wyffels Refuge in Bag (RIB). The lineup also includes conventional hybrids.
“Part of our culture at Wyffels Hybrids is to continually push the limits to find, develop and bring to market better seed corn genetics quicker than the competition,” said Fritz Behr, vice president of research at Wyffels Hybrids. “These new hybrids have proven they perform with improved yield potential, excellent agronomics and consistency across diverse conditions and environments. We are committed to bringing our customers seed solutions that can help their operations be more profitable.”
New for 2014 Early-season hybrids:
W1808RIB 97 RM (GENSS)
• Low-risk hybrid with top-end yields
• Outstanding root and stalk strength for season-long standability
• Excellent choice for continuous corn acres
W2270 99 RM (CONV)
• Exciting yield performance for maturity
• Excellent green snap resistance
• Fast drydown of high test weight grain
W2888RIB 102 RM (GENSS)
• Incredible yield potential across soil types
• Stable performance in drought and stress environments
• Exceptional stalk strength
• Highly recommended for continuous corn
Mid-season hybrids:
W3998RIB 105 RM (GENSS)
• Impressive yield performance in low and high yielding environments
• Exceptional standability provides later harvest option
• Outstanding grain quality and test weight
• Excellent choice for corn on corn
W5138RIB 108 RM (GENSS)
• Reliable hybrid that excels in many soil types
• Stable performance in drought conditions
• Exceptional drydown
W6480 109 RM (CONV)
• Top-end yields even under stress conditions and across multiple environments and soil types
• Outstanding resistance to greensnap
• Durable stalks and roots
W6628RIB 110 RM (GENSS)
• Consistent yields over multiple environments
• Industry-leading Goss’ wilt tolerance
• Impressive late-season plant integrity
• Outstanding choice for corn on corn
W6916RIB 111 RM (GENVT2P)
• Stable, high-yield performance across multiple environments
• Outstanding choice for continuous corn acres
• Excellent tolerance to Goss’ wilt
• Reliable agronomics with late season plant integrity
W7718RIB 112 RM (GENSS)
• Outstanding combination of yield and rapid drydown for maximum return on investment
• Performs well in all soil types, including light soils, and in drought conditions
• High test weight grain with attractive appearance
Late-season hybrids:
W7736RIB 113 RM (GENVT2P)
• Incredible yield performance, even on tough soils and in stress conditions
• Exceptional drought tolerance
• Impressive root strength
W7888RIB 114 RM (GENSS)
• High yield potential across soil types
• Tremendous test weight
• Excellent drought tolerance
• Highly recommended for continuous corn acres
W8557RIB 115 RM (GENVT3P) | W8550 114 RM (CONV)
• Outstanding yields across soil types and environments
• Impressive drought tolerance
• Sturdy plant with solid stalk strength
Abbreviations: Genuity VT Double PRO (GENVT2P), Genuity VT Triple PRO (GENVT3P), Genuity SmartStax (GENSS), conventional hybrid (CONV).
Genuity®, SmartStax®, VT Double PRO® and VT Triple PRO® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.
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