G03-1521 Using Corn Hybrid Yield Data to Improve Selection of Rapidly Changing Hybrids

Authors

Robert N. Klein, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Lenis Alton Nelson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Roger Wesley Elmore, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2003

Document Type

Article

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© 2003, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

How often should you change hybrids? One might conclude that to maximize corn yield, hybrids must be constantly replaced. Choosing the proper hybrid can greatly enhance crop production profitability. This NebGuide illustrates how to use corn hybrid test data and adjust it to your farm when selecting seed.