| VARIETY | RM | GDU | ZONES | KEY POINTS | TECH SHEET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RK2622PCE (NEW) | 82 | 2125 | 1, 2 | • Medium-tall plant with a consistent, attractive look throughout the season • Strong performance across years including solid low-end performance • Excellent drydown for its maturity with dependable performance across environments • Well suited for the 80-85 RM zone, strong east to west fit | |
| RK2645 (NEW) | 83 | 2100 | 1, 2 | • Solid, consistent look across locations with a flexible ear type and good overall grain appearance • Medium plant type with lower ear height • Strong Goss’s wilt tolerance with dependable late-season standability • Best fit in zone and north, positioned as conventional and RR2 | |
| RK2645RR (NEW) | 83 | 2100 | 1, 2 | • Solid, consistent look across locations with a flexible ear type and good overall grain appearance • Medium plant type with lower ear height • Strong Goss’s wilt tolerance with dependable late-season standability • Best fit in zone and north, positioned as conventional and RR2 | |
| RK2577PCE | 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 | 85 | 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 populations | |
| RK3510 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| RK3678VT4PRO (NEW) | 90 | 2280 | 1, 2, 3 | • Great yield performance across the northern Corn Belt • Good early-season growth propels it throughout the season • Medium plant with good agronomics • Attractive appearance through season with good late-season health | |
| RK3678TRE (NEW) | 90 | 2280 | 1, 2, 3 | • Great yield performance across the northern Corn Belt • Good early-season growth propels it throughout the season • Medium plant with good agronomics • Attractive appearance through season with good late-season health | |
| 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 | |
| RK4502VT2P | 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 | |
| RK4656PCE (NEW) | 93 | 2325 | 2, 3 | • Consistent, dependable performance across locations • Medium-tall plant type with moderate ear height • Large, girthy ears with excellent ear flex across varying conditions | |
| RK4545AV | 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 | |
| RK4545GT/LL (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 | 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 | 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 | |
| RK4696SSPRO (NEW) | 95 | 2400 | 2, 3, 4 | • Delivers dependable performance and confidence across environments • Medium-tall plant with some ear flex and a clean, consistent field appearance • Strong stalk and root strength backed by a solid disease package • Broad fit east to west even under stress | |
| 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's wilt | |
| RK5652 (NEW) | 96 | 2425 | 2, 3, 4 | • Standout performance, excellent top-end yield potential, and consistent results • Moderate plant height with an attractive late-season look • Population flexibility from great ear flex • Versatile option for grain and silage acres | |
| RK5652PCE (NEW) | 96 | 2425 | 2, 3, 4 | • Standout performance, excellent top-end yield potential, and consistent results • Moderate plant height with an attractive late-season look • Population flexibility from great ear flex • Versatile option for grain and silage acres | |
| RK5518TRE | 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’s wilt 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 | |
| RK5670VT4PRO (NEW) | 99 | 2450 | 3, 4, 5 | • High-yielding hybrid with strong performance across environments • Medium-tall product with good standability and stress tolerance • Well adapted east to west • Monitor tar spot and late-season plant health to maximize its potential | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| RK5699TRE (NEW) | 100 | 2475 | 3, 4, 5 | • High-yielding product with great ear flex • Great look with consistent ear height down the row • Solid overall plant health • Strong east to west performance | |
| 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 | |
| RK6610PCE (NEW) | 101 | 2475 | 3, 4, 5 | • Big yield potential with great ear flex • Medium-tall product with wider leaves • Performs well on higher managed acres • Good stress tolerance, doesn’t need higher plant population to yield | |
| RK630TRE | 102 | 2490 | 3, 4, 5 | • Medium plant height with strong stalks and roots • Good stay-green with nice late-season appearance • Solid Goss's wilt and greensnap scores • Best performance on well-drained soils | |
| RK6555VT4PRO | 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 | |
| RK6545 | 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 | |
| RK6640TRE (NEW) | 103 | 2500 | 3, 4, 5 | • Strong-yielding hybrid with a sharp overall look, upright leaves, and longer, slender ears • Good emergence and early plant health • Ideal in zone and north in moderate- to high-yielding environments • Monitor for tar spot as management will be needed | |
| RK6671SSPRO (NEW) | 104 | 2500 | 3, 4, 5 | • Competitive hybrid showing ear flex, delivering solid yield potential • Good early-season growth ability even in challenging conditions • Will respond to in-season fungicide application • Manage harvest window to maximize its yield potential | |
| RK625DGVT2P | 104 | 2600 | 3, 4, 5 | • Taller plant profile with ASR • Longer semi-flex ear type • Moves south well • Strong response to fungicide | |
| RK6690PCE (NEW) | 105 | 2610 | 4, 5, 6 | • Sharp-looking product with strong yield potential • Great ear flex with a great ear height down the row • Overall good plant health • Best fit in moderate- to higher-yielding environments | |
| RK705VT4PRO | 105 | 2600 | 3, 4, 5 | • Medium-tall plant with strong yield potential • Solid stalks and roots • Responds well to fungicide • Good western movement | |
| RK7577SSPRO | 107 | 2650 | 4, 5 | • Outstanding yield potential supported by strong agronomics • Exceptional emergence and vigor ensure rapid early growth • Broad east to west adaptability • Exercise caution with over-the-top applications of Growth Regulator herbicides | |
| RK7577TRE | 104 | 2550 | 4, 5 | • Outstanding yield potential supported by strong agronomics • Exceptional emergence and vigor ensure rapid early growth • Broad east to west adaptability • Exercise caution with over-the-top applications of Growth Regulator herbicides | |
| RK7626SSPRO (NEW) | 108 | 2650 | 4, 5, 6 | • Excellent yield potential paired with great drydrown • Taller plant with good agronomics • Comprehensive fit from east to west movement • Great dual-purpose product | |
| RK773TRE | 109 | 2680 | 4, 5, 6 | • A large plant profile that requires plenty of fertility • Attractive fall appearance • Large yield potential • Keep population on the medium side | |
| 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 | |
| RK7590SSPRO | 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 | |
| RK7688SSPRO (NEW) | 110 | 2700 | 5, 6, 7 | • Delivering strong yield with a bold field presence • Establishes well with reliable emergence and early vigor • Best suited for productive acres where fertility is elevated • Strong plant health including tar spot tolerance | |
| RK8501PCE | 111 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| RK8616SSPRO (NEW) | 113 | 2750 | 5, 6, 7 | • Delivers standout yield potential with very good grain quality • Sharp look down the row even in areas with southern rust • Broadly adapted, shows flexibility under lower-yielding environments • Keep an eye on disease levels and manage if conditions are favorable | |
| RK889PCE | 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 | |
| RK8585TRE | 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 | • Medium stature plant with ASR resistance and high yield potential • Widely adapted to all growing environments • Semi-flexible ear type • Very deep, large kernels with high test weight | |
| RK9601SSPRO (NEW) | 116 | 2850 | 6, 7 | • Excellent yield potential with strong agronomics • Medium-tall plant with wide leaves enable dual purpose ability • Stable across all stress levels • Monitor tar spot and southern rust as management may be needed | |
| RK9601TRE (NEW) | 116 | 2850 | 6, 7 | • Excellent yield potential with strong agronomics • Medium-tall plant with wide leaves enable dual purpose ability • Stable across all stress levels • Monitor tar spot and southern rust as management may be needed |
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.
| Product Name Suffix | SSPRO | SSTX | VT4PRO | VT2P | TRE | AA | V | AV | PCE |
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| Technology |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
TARGET PEST |
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| European corn borer | *** | *** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | * | ** |
| Southwestern corn borer | *** | *** | *** | ** | *** | ** | *** | ** | *** |
| Black cutworm | * | * | * | * | * | ** | * | * |
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| Western bean cutworm | * | * | * | * | |||||
| Fall armyworm | *** | *** | *** | ** | *** | ** | *** | ** | ** |
| Corn earworm | ** | ** | *** | ** | *** | ** | *** | ** | ** |
| Western corn rootworm | *** | ** | ** | ||||||
| Northern corn rootworm | *** | ** | ** | ||||||
REFUGE |
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| 95%/5% in the bag | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
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| 20% structured | √ | ||||||||
HERBICIDE TOLERANCE |
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| Roundup®, and other glyphosate herbicides | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Glufosinate herbicide | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
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| 2,4D choline | YES |
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| FOP herbicides | YES |
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* = Number of modes of activity √ = Refuge type Always refer to the appropriate technology use guide for complete information on Insect Resistance Management (IRM) guidelines and acceptable refuge insecticide use options for any traits being planted. |
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SMARTSTAX® PRO RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLEND (SSPRO)
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. It also brings tolerance to Roundup® and Glufosinate herbicides.
SMARTSTAX® RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLEND (SSTX)
Provides protection against insects above and below ground such as European corn borer, corn earworm, and corn rootworm. It also brings tolerance to Roundup® and Glufosinate herbicides.
VT4PRO™ RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLEND (VT4PRO)
Combines 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. It also brings tolerance to Roundup®.
VT DOUBLE PRO® RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLEND (VT2P)
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.
TRECEPTA® RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLEND (TRE)
Built on proven VT2P technology, it gives you more complete control against corn borer and other above-ground insects with the additional mode of action. It also brings tolerance to Roundup®.
DROUGHTGARD® HYBRIDS WITH VT DOUBLE PRO® RIB COMPLETE® CORN BLEND (DGVT2P)
The DroughtGard® hybrids are part of a system combining germplasm selected for its drought-tolerant characteristics and drought-tolerant biotechnology trait. In combination with VT Double PRO® with dual modes of above ground insect protection. It also brings tolerance to Roundup®.
AGRISURE® ABOVE E-Z REFUGE® (AA)
The Agrisure® Above trait stack offers the convenience of anintegrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend plus multiple modes of action against corn borer, as well as suppression of ear- feeding insects. It also provides herbicide flexibility with bothglyphosate and glufosinate tolerance.
VIPTERA® E-Z REFUGE® (V)
Viptera® E-Z Refuge® trait stack delivers unparalleled above-ground insect control through multiple modes of action targeting key pests. With the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend, it offers seamless compliance and performance. This trait is also highly effective in managing western bean cutworm.
AGRISURE VIPTERA® 3110 (AV)
Provides season-long control of many ear feeding insects including corn borer, corn earworm, black cutworm, and western bean cutworm. It also provides herbicide flexibility with both glyphosate and glufosinate tolerance. NOTE: 20% structured refuge required in corn-growing areas.
POWERCORE® ENLIST® REFUGE ADVANCED® (PCE)
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 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.
 BRAND | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PAGE | RM | SILAGE YIELD | 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 | BEEF/TON | BEEF/ACRE |
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| RK296AA | 8 | 89 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| RK4545AV, RK4545GT/LL | 10 | 93 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| RK485DGVT2P | 11 | 94 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK444SSTX, RK444VT2P, RK444 | 11 | 94 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| RK4696SSPRO (NEW) | 12 | 95 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| RK5652PCE, RK5652 (NEW) | 12 | 95 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK571PCE | NA | 96 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK5518TRE | 13 | 97 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK582SSTX | 13 | 98 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK5670VT4PRO (NEW) | 14 | 99 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| RK579DGVT2P | 14 | 99 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK583PCE, RK583 | 14 | 99 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK600SSTX | 15 | 100 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK630TRE | 16 | 102 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| RK6555VT4PRO | 16 | 102 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| RK6640TRE (NEW) | 17 | 103 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| RK6671SSPRO (NEW) | 17 | 104 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK6690PCE (NEW) | 18 | 105 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| RK7577SSPRO, RK7577TRE | 19 | 107 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| RK7626SSPRO (NEW) | 19 | 108 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| RK773TRE | 20 | 109 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| RK785PCE, RK785 | 20 | 109 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| RK7590SSPRO | 20 | 109 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| RK7688SSPRO (NEW) | 21 | 110 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| RK8501PCE | 21 | 111 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| RK8616SSPRO (NEW) | 22 | 113 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| RK876VT2P | NA | 113 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| RK889PCE | 22 | 113 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| RK8585TRE | 22 | 114 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| RK9601SSPRO, RK9601TRE (NEW) | 23 | 116 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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 For best results, use Renk Advantage Inoculant |
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