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CORN PRODUCTS

Renk Seed has been breeding corn since the 1960s, so we thoroughly understand the breeding process. Every year we evaluate 80,000+ data points from our own breeding material, as well as the breeding material of our strategic partners. We plant plots throughout the Midwest and Great Plains to expose our genetics to many different environments. This helps us select the best products and ensure that when you plant Renk Seed, you will be getting the most effective and stable performance.

VARIETY
RM
GDU
ZONES
KEY POINTS
TECH SHEET
RK227VT2P
82
2100
1, 2
• Widely adapted to all yield levels
• Medium plant profile with semi-flex ear type
• Strong stalks and roots
• Heavy test weight
RK2577PCE (NEW)
84
2175
1, 2
• Exceptional yield performance for its maturity
• Reliable early-season emergence and vigor
• Ideal for moderate to high-yield environments
• Best suited for moderate to higher plant populations
RK258PCE
84
2200
1, 2
• Consistent performance across moderate to high-yield environments
• Excellent vigor for a fast start
• Consistent performance across all acres
• Responds to higher densities
RK3510 (NEW)
86
2200
1, 2
• Strong yield potential in this early maturity market
• Exceptional early-season vigor for a strong start
• Excellent ear flex provides flexibility in planting populations
• Dependable agronomics designed for the northern market
RK261VT2P
86
2200
1, 2
• Medium-tall plant profile with outstanding top-end yields
• Girthy ears with deep kernels
• Fast drydown
• Best performance at higher densities
RK296AA
89
2295
1, 2
• Proven performance across its maturity zone and south
• Widely adapted to all growing environments
• Strong emergence and vigor scores
• Excellent dual purpose hybrid
RK297VT2P
89
2290
1, 2
• Medium plant profile with girthy ears delivering consistent performance
• Strong vigor score
• Good stress tolerance
• Intact plant at harvest
RK300
90
2295
1, 2
• Consistent performer on variable soils
• Strong late-season intactness
• Responds well to higher yielding acres
• Excellent choice for tougher acres
RK300RR
90
2295
1, 2
• Consistent performer on variable soils
• Strong late-season intactness
• Responds well to higher yielding acres
• Excellent choice for tougher acres
RK304VT2P
90
1, 2
• Taller plant structure that excels under intensive management
• Later flowering for maturity
• Maximizes yield potential on low-yield acres
• Longer flexible ear style
RK405SSTX
91
2290
2, 3
• Medium plant type with stable yield
• Attractive plant all season long
• Keep in zone and north
• Best performance with increased populations
RK4502VT2P (NEW)
91
2285
2, 3
• Significant improvement in yield performance for this maturity range
• Designed to thrive in northern spring conditions with its seedling vigor
• Best suited for its adaptation zone and northern regions
• Delivers consistent yield across various plant populations
RK4545AV (NEW)
93
2325
2, 3
• Outstanding performance across all yield levels
• Reliable early-season growth, even in cool soil conditions
• Versatile dual-purpose option with excellent fall appearance
• Adaptable to various yield levels and management practices
RK485DGVT2P
94
2380
2, 3, 4
• Resilient and reliable medium-tall early hybrid with DroughtGard® technology
• Excellent stalks and roots
• Excellent grain quality and test weight
• Longer semi-flex ear type
RK444 (NEW)
93
2350
2, 3
• Medium-tall plant with consistent performance across fields
• Semi-flex ear type
• Excellent kernel quality and test weight
• Timely harvest practices to maximize yield potential
RK444SSTX
94
2380
2, 3
• Medium-tall plant with consistent performance across fields
• Semi-flex ear type
• Excellent kernel quality and test weight
• Timely harvest practices to maximize yield potential
RK444VT2P
93
2, 3
• Medium-tall plant with consistent performance across fields
• Semi-flex ear type
• Excellent kernel quality and test weight
• Timely harvest practices to maximize yield potential
RK568
94
2380
2, 3, 4
• Proven leader in maturity
• Determinate ear on a compact plant
• Excellent agronomics
• Good Goss’s Wilt tolerance
RK568RR
94
2380
2, 3, 4
• Proven leader in maturity
• Determinate ear on a compact plant
• Excellent agronomics
• Good Goss’s Wilt tolerance
RK561DGVT2P
95
2400
2, 3, 4
• Medium-tall plant with moderately long ear type
• Very drought tolerant
• Widely adapted to most yield levels
• Strong disease package including Goss
RK571PCE
96
2400
2, 3, 4
• Delivering strong yields on high-yield soil types
• Taller product that responds exceptionally well to increased management practices
• Excellent disease ratings
• Dual purpose option
RK5522SSPRO (NEW)
96
2425
2, 3, 4
• Exceptional yield potential
• Designed for northern regions with strong emergence and vigor
• Broad adaptability across east-west regions and varying yield levels
• Performs best with higher planting populations relative to farm average
RK5518TRE (NEW)
97
2425
2, 3, 4
• Outstanding performance
• Strong emergence with rapid early-season growth
• Broad adaptability including drought-prone areas
• Benefits from increased management
RK590VT2P
98
2450
3, 4
• Medium-tall plant profile with outstanding top-end yields
• Excellent Goss rating
• Excellent fall appearance
• Solid greensnap rating
RK582SSTX
98
2400
3, 4, 5
• Robust plant profile with high yield potential
• Good tar spot rating
• Girthy ear with 18-20 kernel rows
• The hybrid has a caution for Goss’s Wilt
RK583
99
2450
3, 4, 5
• Medium-tall plant with excellent stalks, roots, and vigor
• Excellent health package
• Keep populations on high side
• Excellent silage choice
RK583PCE
99
2450
3, 4, 5
• Medium-tall plant with excellent stalks, roots, and vigor
• Excellent health package
• Keep populations on high side
• Excellent silage choice
RK579DGVT2P
99
2450
3, 4
• Medium-tall DroughtGard® with strong stalks and roots
• Strong early growth
• Attractive fall appearance
• Best performance in central and east
RK586VT4PRO
99
2450
3, 4
• Medium-tall plant with semi-flex ear type
• Huge yields on better acres
• Solid stalks and roots
• Good drought and fall intactness
RK600SSTX
100
2480
3, 4
• Strong performance across the Corn Belt
• Well adapted to variable and highly productive acres
• Medium plant with ASR
• Excellent stalks and roots
RK600VT2P
100
2470
3, 4
• Strong performance across the Corn Belt
• Well adapted to variable and highly productive acres
• Medium plant with ASR
• Excellent stalks and roots
RK609VT2P
101
2470
3, 4
• Medium-tall plant with medium ear placement
• Semi-flex ear type with 18-20 kernels around
• Beautiful grain quality and test weight
• Strong emergence and vigor scores
RK6545 (NEW)
102
2480
3, 4, 5
• Impressive yield performance
• Superior seed emergence and vigor
• Broad adaptability across east to west regions
• Reliable performance across various soil types
RK6545PCE (NEW)
102
2480
3, 4, 5
• Impressive yield performance
• Superior seed emergence and vigor
• Broad adaptability across east to west regions
• Reliable performance across various soil types
RK630TRE
102
2490
3, 4, 5
• Medium plant height with strong stalks and roots
• Good stay-green with nice late-season appearance
• Solid Goss and greensnap scores
• Good north and south movement
RK628VT2P
102
2450
3, 4
• Medium plant profile with semi-flex ear type
• Good tar spot rating
• Good Goss and greensnap ratings
• Strong stalks and roots
RK6555VT4PRO (NEW)
102
2475
3, 4, 5
• Outstanding yield potential supported by strong agronomics
• Exceptional emergence and vigor ensure rapid early growth
• Broad east to west adaptability
• Good overall disease tolerance, though tar spot management is required
RK642SSTX
103
2500
3, 4, 5
• Medium-tall plant with beautiful grain quality
• Excellent stalks, root, and intactness
• Strong early growth
• Widely adapted east, west, north, south
RK625DGVT2P
104
2600
3, 4, 5
• Taller plant profile with ASR
• Longer semi-flex ear type
• Moves south well
• Strong response to fungicide
RK7577TRE (NEW)
104
2550
3, 4, 5
• Excellent combination of agronomics and yield potential
• Strong emergence and vigor ensure a great start in spring
• Robust agronomic package with good disease resistance
• Exercise caution with over-the-top applications of GR herbicides
RK7577SSPRO (NEW)
107
2650
3, 4, 5
• Excellent combination of agronomics and yield potential
• Strong emergence and vigor ensure a great start in spring
• Robust agronomic package with good disease resistance
• Exercise caution with over-the-top applications of GR herbicides
RK705VT4PRO
105
2600
3, 4, 5
• Medium-tall plant with strong yield potential
• Solid stalks and roots
• Responds well to fungicide
• Good western movement
RK703PCE
106
2620
3, 4, 5
• Consistent ear development driving reliable yield performance
• Excellent adaptation across environments
• Strong tar spot and Goss ratings
• Attractive plant all season long
RK710DGVT2P
106
2630
3, 4
• High-yielding DroughtGard®
• Attractive fall appearance
• Widely adapted across soil types
• Best adapted to central Corn Belt
RK710SSTX
107
2630
3, 4
• High-yielding DroughtGard®
• Attractive fall appearance
• Widely adapted across soil types
• Best adapted to central Corn Belt
RK720SSPRO
106
2580
3, 4, 5
• Medium-tall product with high yield across various yield levels
• Medium-tall plant profile
• Strong early vigor scores
• Solid greensnap and Goss ratings
RK7524G (NEW)
107
2630
3, 4, 5
• A robust dual-purpose product driven by grain yield
• Reliable emergence and vigorous early growth enhance its performance
• Broadly adaptable across diverse growing regions
• Its health profile supports an extended harvest window
RK742VT2P
108
2660
4, 5, 6
• Medium-tall plant with strong emergence score
• Strong stalks and roots
• Good drought score
• Strong Goss and greensnap ratings
RK774VT2P
108
2700
4, 5, 6
• Outstanding roots and strong stalks ensuring ease of harvest and dependable performance
• Semi-flex ear type
• Widely adapted across all environments
• Strong fungicide response
RK785
109
2760
4, 5, 6
• Medium-tall plant height with girthy ears for impressive yield potential
• Strong plant health to move south well
• Strong top-end yield potential
• Excellent silage option
RK785PCE
109
2750
4, 5, 6
• Medium-tall plant height with girthy ears for impressive yield potential
• Strong plant health to move south well
• Strong top-end yield potential
• Excellent silage option
RK773TRE
109
2680
4, 5, 6
• Large plant profile that needs plenty of food
• Attractive fall appearance
• Large yield potential
• Keep population on the medium side
RK7590SSPRO (NEW)
109
2680
4, 5, 6
• Agronomically strong product that translates into high yield potential
• Performs best in tilled fields and with an open planting window
• Excellent fit across Renk’s sales area
• In-season disease management is recommended for optimal results
RK766SSPRO
109
2680
4, 5, 6
• Strong yield performance in the central and eastern Corn Belt
• Strong stalks and roots
• Flexible ear with 14-16 kernel rows
• Adapts to all soil types and populations
RK800VT4PRO
110
2680
4, 5, 6
• Tall plant height with good Goss and greensnap ratings
• Top yields in all environments
• Good drought score
• Has dual purpose possibilities
RK801SSTX
110
2700
4, 5, 6
• Great test weight and grain quality drive high yield
• Strong stalks and roots
• Semi-determinate ears
• Exceptional test weight and kernel quality
RK805VT2P
110
2695
5, 6, 7
• Medium stature plant with strong ASR resistance
• Strong agronomics
• Longer narrow ear
• Excellent test weight
RK826VT2P
111
2710
5, 6, 7
• Medium plant profile with longer, girthy ears
• Excellent Goss and greensnap ratings
• Excellent stalks and roots
• Attractive fall appearance
RK8501PCE (NEW)
2725
5, 6, 7
• Exceptional yield potential with impressive ear size
• Strong early-season emergence and vigor
• Leading agronomics make this a farmer favorite product
• Performs well across the Corn Belt, even in high-stress conditions
RK882SSTX
111
2736
5, 6, 7
• Medium plant profile with ASR
• Best performance on high-management acres
• Strong greensnap and Goss ratings
• Well adapted east to west
RK832SSPRO
112
2740
4, 5, 6
• Medium-tall product with consistent yield performance
• Beautiful grain quality and test weight
• Semi-flex ear type with 16-18 kernel rows
• Best performance at moderate plant densities
RK825VT4PRO
112
2735
5, 6, 7
• Medium-tall plant with huge yield potential
• Large area of adaptation
• Very responsive to management practices
• Excellent drought, stalk, and root ratings
RK895DGVT2P
113
2800
5, 6, 7
• Medium-tall DroughtGard® with strong stalks and roots
• Very girthy fixed ear
• Excellent test weight
• Responds to all yield levels
RK889PCE (NEW)
113
2750
6, 7
• Incredible yield potential in the full-season market
• Taller product with excellent ear and tip fill
• Strong agronomics for our western sales area
• Solid late-season plant health
RK876VT2P
113
2800
5, 6
• Very high top-end yield potential
• Position on better acres
• Not a drylands corn
• Above average for tar spot
RK8585TRE (NEW)
114
2800
6, 7
• Full-season product delivering exceptional yield potential
• Excellent emergence and early seedling vigor
• Robust disease resistance, including protection against tar spot
• Good ear flex provides flexibility for growers
RK958VT2P
115
2860
5, 6, 7
• Mediumm stature plant with ASR
• Widely adapted to all growing environments
• Semi-flexible ear type
• Very deep, large kernels with high test weight
RK907SSTX
115
2850
6, 7
• Medium profile SmartStax® with excellent stalks and roots
• Excellent Goss and greensnap ratings
• Deep kernels on a moderately girthy ear
• Excellent fall appearance
RK921SSTX
116
2850
6, 7
• Taller product with great grain quality and strong yield performance
• Medium plant profile with good ear flex
• Performs at all populations
• Attractive plant all season long
RK921VT2P
115
2830
6, 7
• Taller product with great grain quality and strong yield performance
• Medium plant profile with good ear flex
• Performs at all populations
• Attractive plant all season long

CORN TECHNOLOGY EFFECTIVENESS TABLE

TECHNOLOGY
HYBRID CODE
EUROPEAN
CORN BORER
SOUTHWESTERN
CORN BORER
ROOTWORM
WESTERN BEAN
CUTWORM
BLACK
CUTWORM
FALL
ARMYWORM
CORN
EARWORM
ROUNDUP®
ENLIST®
LIBERTYLINK®
RIB
SMARTSTAX® RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLENDSmartStax RIB Complete logo
SSTX
****
****
***
***
****
****
****
Y
Y
5%
The first eight-gene insertion that gives maximum protection against insects above and below ground and also resistant to Roundup and LibertyLink® herbicide. SmartStax® gives three modes of Corn Borer control along with two unique modes to control Corn Rootworm. In addition, SmartStax® also has control of Earworm, Fall Armyworm, Western Bean Cutworm and Black Cutworm. RIB stands for Refuge-in-a-Bag. Five percent of seed in each bag contains no resistance, which meets Federal Refuge requirements. It allows you to not have to plant a separate refuge hybrid.
SMARTSTAX® PRO RIB
COMPLETE® CORN BLEND
SmartStax®PRO with RIB Complete
SSPRO
****
****
****
***
****
****
****
Y
Y
5%
SmartStax® PRO Technology is the next generation of protection against an ongoing threat: corn rootworm. SmartStax® PRO Technology combines the proven benefits of SmartStax® Technology with an additional, unique RNAi- based mode of action — becoming the first product with three modes of action for corn rootworm control. In addition to corn rootworm, SmartStax® PRO Technology will also provide protection against above-ground pests including European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, fall armyworm, black cutworm and corn earworm.
VT4PRO™ RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLENDVT4PRO logo
VT4PRO
****
****
***
****
****
****
****
Y
5%
For farmers prioritizing performance, VT4PRO™ with RNAi Technology will be the first product from Bayer to combine the three built-in modes of action in Trecepta® Technology, an elite above-ground pest package for corn, with two below-ground modes of action including RNAi Technology — the latest defense to help manage Corn Rootworm. VT4PRO Technology is the newest product featuring the next generation of protection against Corn Rootworm.
VT DOUBLE PRO® RIB COMPLETE®
CORN BLEND
VTDoublePRO RIB Complete logo
VT2P
****
****
*
*
****
***
Y
5%
VT Double Pro® couples Roundup Ready® 2 herbicide resistance with dual modes of above ground insect protection. It provides control for corn borer, corn earworm and fall armyworm. R.I.B. stands for Refuge In the Bag. Five percent of seed in each bag contains no resistance, which meets Federal Refuge requirements. It allows you to not have to plant a separate refuge hybrid.
TRECEPTA® RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLENDTrecepta RIB Complete
TRE
****
****
****
****
****
****
Y
5%
Trecepta contains Roundup Ready® 2 technology, which allows the corn plant to withstand glyphosate herbicide applications. By reducing weed pressure, plants have access to the nutrients and water they need. Trecepta technology reduces yield loss by protecting your corn crop from a wide range of pests. Different modes of action give you more complete control against above-ground insects that can inflict serious crop damage.
DROUGHTGARD® HYBRIDS WITH VT DOUBLE PRO® RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLENDDroughtGard® Hybrids VTDoublePRO RIP Complete
DGVT2P
****
****
*
*
****
***
Y
5%
Part of a system combining germplasm selected for its drought-tolerant characteristics and biotechnology trait plus agronomic recommendations. Designed so the corn plant uses less water when drought stress occurs. This hydroefficiency creates the opportunity to conserve soil moisture and can help minimize yield loss from drought conditions. Enhance yield potential when water is limited. Even when water is not scarce, the trait performs comparable to other seed technologies.
ROUNDUP READY® CORN 2Roundup Ready Corn 2 logo
RR
Y
Roundup Ready® Corn 2 offers superior in-plant tolerance to Roundup PowerMAX®, providing the grower with better crop safety and added flexibility to apply the right rate for the right weed with a wider window of application.
AGRISURE® GTAgrisure GT logo
GT
Y
The Agrisure® GT trait provides excellent tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides. This hybrid is an excellent option for refuge acres in a structured refuge operation.
VIPTERA® E-Z REFUGE®Viptera logo
V
****
****
****
****
****
****
Y
Y
5%
The Viptera® V E-Z Refuge® trait stack offers the most comprehensive above-ground insect control with multiple modes of action against key above-ground insects with the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend. It is ideal for areas where Corn Rootworm management is not a primary concern. Featuring the Viptera® trait, which is the only trait available today that effectively controls Western Bean Cutworm, the Viptera® V E-Z Refuge® trait stack protects genetic yield potential.
AGRISURE® ABOVE E-Z REFUGE®Agrisure Above
AA
****
****
***
*
**
Y
Y
5%
The Agrisure® Above trait stack offers the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend plus multiple modes of action against corn borer, as well as suppression of ear feeding insects.
POWERCORE® ENLIST® REFUGE ADVANCED®PowerCore Enlist Refuge Advanced
PCE
****
****
*
****
****
****
Y
Y
Y
5%
PowerCore® Enlist® trait features three modes of action against above-ground insect pests for broad-spectrum and long-lasting control. Tolerance to multiple herbicides including glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D choline, and FOPS gives you the flexibility in herbicide choice and management practices to help maximize yield.
RATING SCORE: ***Excellent ***Very Good **Good *Some

The first eight-gene insertion that gives maximum protection against insects above and below ground and also resistant to Roundup and LibertyLink® herbicide. SmartStax® gives three modes of Corn Borer control along with two unique modes to control Corn Rootworm. In addition, SmartStax® also has control of Earworm, Fall Armyworm, Western Bean Cutworm and Black Cutworm. RIB stands for Refuge-in-a-Bag. Five percent of seed in each bag contains no resistance, which meets Federal Refuge requirements. It allows you to not have to plant a separate refuge hybrid.

SmartStax® PRO Technology is the next generation of protection against an ongoing threat: corn rootworm. SmartStax® PRO Technology combines the proven benefits of SmartStax® Technology with an additional, unique RNAi- based mode of action — becoming the first product with three modes of action for corn rootworm control. In addition to corn rootworm, SmartStax® PRO Technology will also provide protection against above-ground pests including European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, fall armyworm, black cutworm and corn earworm.

For farmers prioritizing performance, VT4PRO™ with RNAi Technology will be the first product from Bayer to combine the three built-in modes of action in Trecepta® Technology, an elite above-ground pest package for corn, with two below-ground modes of action including RNAi Technology — the latest defense to help manage Corn Rootworm. VT4PRO Technology is the newest product featuring the next generation of protection against Corn Rootworm.

VT Double Pro® couples Roundup Ready® 2 herbicide resistance with dual modes of above ground insect protection. It provides control for corn borer, corn earworm and fall armyworm. R.I.B. stands for Refuge In the Bag. Five percent of seed in each bag contains no resistance, which meets Federal Refuge requirements. It allows you to not have to plant a separate refuge hybrid.

Trecepta contains Roundup Ready® 2 technology, which allows the corn plant to withstand glyphosate herbicide applications. By reducing weed pressure, plants have access to the nutrients and water they need. Trecepta technology reduces yield loss by protecting your corn crop from a wide range of pests. Different modes of action give you more complete control against above-ground insects that can inflict serious crop damage.

Part of a system combining germplasm selected for its drought-tolerant characteristics and biotechnology trait plus agronomic recommendations. Designed so the corn plant uses less water when drought stress occurs. This hydroefficiency creates the opportunity to conserve soil moisture and can help minimize yield loss from drought conditions. Enhance yield potential when water is limited. Even when water is not scarce, the trait performs comparable to other seed technologies.

Roundup Ready® Corn 2 offers superior in-plant tolerance to Roundup PowerMAX®, providing the grower with better crop safety and added flexibility to apply the right rate for the right weed with a wider window of application.

The Agrisure® GT trait provides excellent tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides. This hybrid is an excellent option for refuge acres in a structured refuge operation.

The Viptera® V E-Z Refuge® trait stack offers the most comprehensive above-ground insect control with multiple modes of action against key above-ground insects with the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend. It is ideal for areas where Corn Rootworm management is not a primary concern. Featuring the Viptera® trait, which is the only trait available today that effectively controls Western Bean Cutworm, the Viptera® V E-Z Refuge® trait stack protects genetic yield potential.

The Agrisure® Above trait stack offers the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend plus multiple modes of action against corn borer, as well as suppression of ear feeding insects.

PowerCore® Enlist® trait features three modes of action against above-ground insect pests for broad-spectrum and long-lasting control. Tolerance to multiple herbicides including glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D choline, and FOPS gives you the flexibility in herbicide choice and management practices to help maximize yield.

CORN MANAGEMENT

Modern corn hybrids are selected and bred to perform even under high-stress conditions. Maximizing the quality of the environment the hybrid is planted in while minimizing yield-robbing stresses creates a successful year. You can’t control the weather but, beyond that, there are a few things you can have a say in. Good management quickly pays for itself through increased yield.

PRE-PLANT

FERTILITY NEEDS
Make certain that your fertility and soil pH match your yield expectations. Test your soil to know exactly what you need and follow the recommendations. Remember that nitrogen requirements for corn on corn are significantly higher than for corn on rotated ground.

WAIT FOR “FIT” FIELD CONDITIONS
Research has shown that in most years earlier planted corn will outperform later planted corn. This should give you a desire to get the seed in as early as possible. With modern seed treatments, soil temperature is not as big of a factor as it once was, but having a good seed bed is a must. Excessive soil moisture and poor soil tilth have major impacts on seed germination, early growth and seedling health. Soil compaction and poor seed-to-soil contact set the crop up for poor stands and weak, late emerging plants.

REVIEW HYBRID POSITIONING INFORMATION
Make sure you have the right hybrids selected for the right ground. Ground with limited yield potential makes it hard to justify the more expensive traited hybrids. Corn on corn ground usually requires hybrids with stronger roots and stalks along with insect protection. Also, some hybrids have regional tendencies. Your Renk Seed representative is your resource in getting the right products in the right ground. A great product that is not positioned accurately may only perform as well as an average product, or even worse.

AT PLANTING

PLANTER AND MONITOR ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATION
Spend the time and the money here for accurate, consistent drop. An accurate population of evenly distributed seed without doubles and skips is critical for maximum yields. Even if no changes are necessary, it is worth peace of mind to know that there will not be a yield bottleneck.

PLANTING DEPTH
Check your planting depth often, not just when you enter your first field, but every time you begin planting in a different field condition (soil type, crop rotation, tillage type, etc). Each of these impacts the depth of seed placement. Keeping the depth between 1.75″-2.25″ is critical to a uniform distribution of evenly growing plants as well as keeping the root system of the plants deep enough to be effective and strong.

CORRECT SPEED
No other way to say it: Speed kills. Planting at speeds greater than the recommended zone for your planter causes planter bounce which results in uneven seed placement. This dramatically increases the numbers of doubles and gaps; these lead to unproductive or underproductive plants. Speeding may cost 10-20 bushels per acre yield loss.

GROWING SEASON

SCOUT YOUR FIELDS EARLY AND OFTEN
It is hard to fix or head off problems if you are not actively looking for them. It is important to check for crusting, weeds, diseases and insects starting shortly after planting and continuing up to harvest.

CONTROL THOSE WEEDS
Just remember that weeds taller than 4″ will reduce your yield. Starting clean with a burn-down or plowed field helps the corn get ahead of the weeds and gives a good window for follow up spraying as needed.

CONTROL FUNGAL DISEASES
Fungal diseases can be a significant yield drag and need to be scouted for. Corn on corn acres tend to have a higher rate of incidence, along with fields that have shown a history of disease. Often a folial treatment can work wonders. Remember you normally need to order fungicides and contract application early.

CONTROL INSECTS
Using genetic traits to control Corn Borers, Rootworms, Ear Worms and Western Bean Cutworms is clearly the best insurance against damage from these yield-robbing insects. Your Renk Seed representative can prescribe the best trait options for your operation. Those not using traited insect control hybrids need to spray insecticides to control explosions of insect pest populations.

CORN SILAGE
Our silage hybrids are rated based on information obtained from our in-house silage evaluations, independent trials and originator information. Samples of these hybrids were analyzed by an independent lab. We continue to evaluate all options of silage products available to us including leafy genetics, soft endosperm hybrids, low lignin hybrids and other silage specific hybrids in our effort to provide you with high quality corn silage choices. As a Wisconsin-based leader in offering premium genetics, we are committed to providing well-adapted, high-quality silage products. For best results, use Renk Advantage Inoculant.

silage choice
BRAND
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
SILAGE
RM
YIELD
(TOTAL DM)
ROOT
STRENGTH
DROUGHT
TOLERANCE
CRUDE
PROTEIN
(AS % OF DM)
STARCH
(AS % OF DM)
NDF
(AS % OF DM)
NDF DIGEST.
(AS % OF NDF)
MILK
2006 TDN
MILK 2006
NEL MCAL/LB
MILK 2006
MILK/TON
MILK/ACRE
RK296AA
8
85
8
7
8
7
9
8
8
8
9
8
8
RK4545AV (NEW)
10
86
7
7
8
7
8
7
7
8
8
8
7
RK485DGVT2P
10
87
8
8
9
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
RK444SSTX, RK444VT2P, RK444
10
87
8
8
7
8
9
8
8
8
8
9
9
RK571PCE
12
89
8
7
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
RK5522SSPRO (NEW)
12
89
9
8
7
8
9
8
8
8
8
9
9
RK582SSTX
13
91
8
7
8
8
8
7
7
9
9
8
9
RK583PCE, RK583 (NEW)
13
92
8
8
7
8
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
RK579DGVT2P
14
92
8
7
8
7
7
8
8
9
9
8
8
RK586VT4PRO (NEW)
14
92
8
7
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
RK600SSTX, RK600VT2P
24
93
8
8
7
7
8
8
8
9
9
8
8
RK6555VT4PRO (NEW)
16
95
8
8
7
8
9
8
8
8
9
8
8
RK642SSTX
17
96
8
8
7
9
8
9
8
8
8
8
9
RK7577SSPRO, EK7577TRE (NEW)
17
100
9
8
7
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
RK710DGVT2P
18
99
8
7
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
9
RK7524G (NEW)
19
100
9
7
8
9
7
8
8
8
8
8
7
RK785PCE, RK785
20
102
8
8
7
8
8
8
8
8
8
7
9
RK773TRE
21
102
8
8
7
8
7
7
7
8
8
8
9
RK7590SSPRO (NEW)
21
102
9
7
7
8
9
8
8
8
9
9
8
RK895DGVT2P
25
106
9
8
9
7
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
RK889PCE (NEW)
25
106
9
7
8
8
9
8
8
8
9
79
8
RK8585TRE (NEW)
26
107
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
RATING SCALE: 9=Excellent , 1=Poor | Relative to other hybrids tested of similar maturity | The NDF digestability and the Milk 2006 Energy ratings are from 30hr digestability evaluations
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