As we look ahead to next growing season, now is a great time to start thinking about corn and soybean seed selection. Choosing the right hybrids and varieties for your farm can have a major impact on yield potential, standability, disease management, and overall profitability.
Corn Hybrid Selection
When selecting corn hybrids, consider more than just yield potential. Maturity rating, emergence, standability, disease tolerance, and performance across different soil types are all important factors. Look for hybrids that fit your planting window and harvest schedule. Diversifying maturities can also help spread out harvest and reduce risk, especially when fall weather doesn’t cooperate.
Soybean Variety Selection
For soybeans, consider relative maturity, disease resistance, emergence, standability, and herbicide trait packages that fit your weed management program. Pay close attention to soybean cyst nematode (SCN) resistance and white mold tolerance where those issues are a concern. Choosing varieties with strong performance across multiple environments can help reduce risk and provide more consistent results.
Plan Ahead for Next Season
Every farm has different goals, soil types, and management practices. Reviewing past yield data, field history, and problem areas can help narrow down the best seed options for each field. Work with your local agronomist to evaluate your options and build a seed lineup that balances yield potential, agronomic strengths, and risk management.
Contact your local Premier Cooperative Agronomist to discuss hybrid and variety options for the upcoming season. Planning ahead now can help put your farm in a strong position for next year.
