SPECIALTY PRODUCT GROWER GUIDE HYBRID SELECTION • SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES • GRAIN MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES 2015 FAR FROM ORDINARY At Wyffels, all we do is corn. And that has a couple important implications for our business, and for you and your farm. First, it means every single corn grower and every single segment of the corn industry is more important to us than other companies. Which is why we invest so much time, energy and money into developing products for growers who choose to grow corn for premium markets. It also means that we will never force a corn grower in any market to settle for outdated, under-performing genetics. No product in this guide was developed as an after-thought or as a generally solid hybrid. Wyffels develops each product with the desired combination of characteristics to optimize production in these specific markets. And every one has to earn its “W” on its own merits. You can be assured of this: If you grow corn in the heart of the cornbelt, Wyffels Hybrids will be working to serve your farm’s needs. HYBRIDS FOR THE NON-GMO MARKET We’re about to shatter your perspective on conventional hybrids for the non‑GMO market. With an increased focus and dedication to this important segment, Wyffels is rapidly developing best-in-class conventional hybrids. Some of the results can be seen in our 2015 product lineup. With hybrids ranging from 95 to 114 RM, the expanded Wyffels conventional lineup will meet or exceed competitive options. That is important—because gaining premiums, but losing bushels, doesn’t put you any farther ahead. Ratings are based on comparisons among Wyffels hybrids of like maturity, where 1 = Low, 5 = Average, and 9 = High trait expression. E = excellent, VG = very good, G = good. w1780 w1850 w2270 w3100 w4790 w5130 w6480 w6910 Relative Maturity 95 97 99 103 105 107 109 110 110 112 112 114 Root Strength 9 7 8 7 9 8 7 8 9 8 7 7 Stalk Strength 8 6 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 Drydown 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 Drought Tolerance 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 8 9 8 9 Staygreen 7 6 7 7 8 7 8 8 7 6 7 7 Light Soils VG E VG VG VG VG E VG VG E E E Medium Soils E E E E E E E E E E E E Dark Soils E VG E E E E E E E E VG E Poorly-Drained Soils VG G VG VG E G VG E VG VG VG G CONV. HYBRIDS w7210 w7730 w7800 w8550 UNTREATED NON-GMO HYBRIDS ARE AVAILABLE All Wyffels hybrids come standard with seed treatments to protect against common seedling pests and diseases. But we recognize some specialty markets require hybrids without seed treatments. Non-GMO hybrids will be available without seed treatments. Contact your local Wyffels Seed Representative for more details. Orders must be placed by January 15, 2015 to ensure availability. WAXY HYBRIDS Our commitment to developing hybrids for specialty markets doesn’t stop with non-GMO hybrids. Wyffels Hybrids has been developing and evaluating hybrids for the Waxy market and have our first commercial release available for sale in 2015. As expected from all our hybrids, W6997wx RIB provides a combination of industry leading agronomics and yield potential. Genuity® VT Triple PRO® | WAXY W6997wxRIB NEW 110 RM Roots Stalks Drydown Drought Tolerance Staygreen 12345678 9 Light soils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E Medium soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E Dark soils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VG Poorly-drained soils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ear Flex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Populations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-MH Green snap resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Anthracnose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Gray leaf spot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Goss’ wilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Northern leaf blight. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rimsulfuron tolerance. . . . . . . . . . . . – Always follow IRM, grain marketing, stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Genuity ® and VT Triple PRO ® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. MANAGING IDENTITY PRESERVED GRAIN IDENTITY PRESERVATION / GRAIN QUALITY ■ Consult with your grain buyer for contract specifications, including delivery points and dates, any special storage or handling requirements, and marketing and pricing options. ■ Grain production following soybeans, compared to continuous corn production, can reduce the risk of contamination from other corn. ■ Identity preservation requirements may include a specific protocol for cleaning grain handling facilities and planting and harvesting equipment. ■ Isolation requirements away from other types of corn may apply for some contract production. ■ Know what’s growing in surrounding fields and follow isolation protocols to minimize risk of possible contamination. ■ Grain quality traits like kernel hardness, test weight, or grain appearance may also be rewarded for the quality conscious producer. ■ In addition to in-field management, absence of any chemical insect control on stored grain is important. Specific export customers may require this for their particular use. ■ Storage needs for specific contract production should be carefully estimated, so enough bin capacity is allocated to keep the harvested non-GMO grain segregated from other grain production. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT ■ Since non-GMO hybrids have no genetic insect protection, more diligent insect scouting may be necessary during some parts of the growing season. Important major insect pests like European corn borer, corn earworm, and corn rootworm may cause economic damage and can cause stalk lodging or grain damage. Other minor corn insects require field scouting to determine their presence and potential for economic damage. ■ Early season weed control provides an excellent start to the growing crop. Weed control is typically best provided by either a pre-plant incorporated or a pre-emerge application of a single herbicide or combination of corn herbicides, depending on the weed spectrum. Post-emerge weed control is dependent on weeds that are present, but small weeds are easiest to control. ■ A fungicide application to control leaf diseases when they are present can help protect yield potential and provide improved plant integrity in the fall. EXPLORE THESE POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MARKETING NON-GMO GRAIN There continues to be an important and growing market for non-GMO grain. Several grain companies have premium contract production opportunities that may be available to you. Taking advantage of these opportunities will often depend on your location and your operation’s strengths, including acres, storage, handling and market access. Your local grain buyer will be a good resource for exploring potential markets. The contact list below includes some of the many options that may be appropriate for your farm and is a great starting point to search for a non-GMO partner. See Wyffels.com for updated information as it becomes available. COMPANY PROGRAMS ADM adm.com AGREX RIVER GULF LOCATIONS • Specialty Grains – Non-GMO grains program Selected locations on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers IP manager at your closest ADM • Non-GMO corn program Bettendorf, IA Dustin Matthiesen 800-292-0018 • Non-GMO corn program Delivery points located on the Illinois River (in north central Illinois) and on the Missouri River Shane McKibbon 800-352-2028 [email protected] • Premium Grains - post-harvest, chemical free Non-GMO Delivery locations on the Mississippi, Illinois and Ohio Rivers IP manager at your closest CGB delivery point • Non-GMO corn program Delivery locations on the Mississippi, Illinois and Ohio Rivers John Whittle 651-355-6160 or contact your local CHS grain merchandiser • Non-GMO corn program Warren, Illinois Brad Auger 855-551-1922 [email protected] • Non-GMO corn program Beardstown, Illinois Dan Heffelmire 877-626-1867 rivergulf.com CARGILL cargill.com CGB cgb.com CHS INC. chsinc.com GAVILON gavilon.com H & B SPECIALTIES, INC. hbspecialties.com delivery point [email protected] THE SCOULAR COMPANY scoular.com/markets/specialty-grains/ URSA CO-OP ELEVATOR ursacoop.com CONTACT • Food Grade and non-GMO corn programs Call for details Chris Wuethirch 630-874-2945 • Non-GMO corn program Selected inland locations and along the Mississippi River Scott Meyer 217-964-2111 © 2014 Wyffels Hybrids Inc. • 13344 US Highway 6, Geneseo, IL 61254 • 800-369-7833 • www.wyffels.com • 7-14-5M
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