Corn harvest is well underway now and data is starting to roll in from most areas.

Moistures are still running on the high side but are dropping a little thanks to some favorable weather which hopefully will stay for a while. Stalk quality is still a major concern so keep watch on those fields with signs of rot to prevent field losses.

Yields in most areas are very good especially for the year we had, but there are many fields showing significant variation. Hybrids that are showing good performance at this point are: 5416G3VT3, 5506G3VT3 (new for 2009), 5961G3VT3, 6069G3VT3 (new for 2009), 6162G3VT3, 6255G3VT3, 6272G3VT3 (new for 2009), 6321G3VT3, 6354G3VT3 (new for 2009) and 6576G3VT3. In addition there are some new experimental hybrids that are showing great promise.

Soybean harvest continues in most of the northern half of Illinois. Reports from the field are variable with field averages ranging from the mid 40 to mid 50 bushels but I have had heard reports as high as the 70’s and as low as the mid 30’s. Plot data is limited but the varieties showing good performance so far are: GL2662RR (new for 2009), GL2929RR, GL3139RR (new for 2009) and GL3449RR.

It is exciting to see the good performance on both proven products as well as the new products.

Tim Jordal, CCA
Sales Agronomist Illinois/Wisconsin
Great Lakes Hybrids
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