BMR hybrids generally have less lignin and poorer standability and are harvested earlier than other hybrids. Coulter recommended a planting rate between 30,000 and 32,000 seeds per acre to optimize ...

“This is a very strong variety…. It has very good standability…. It has improved disease resistance, rated MR (moderately resistant) to fusarium root rot,” she said. CDC Maxim was planted ...

Last year, Mendonca heard about new BMR varieties that offered improved yields and standability compared to first-generation BMR hybrids. So, he increased his BMR plantings to 75% of his corn acreage.