24P17 Corn Seed Hybrid - 55lb Bag

The 24P17 Corn Seed Hybrid is a premium southern hybrid engineered for growers seeking maximum yield potential and exceptional grain quality. This hybrid is designed to excel in challenging environments and combines high test-weight kernels, excellent standability, and robust plant health. Its versatility makes it ideal for irrigated and dryland conditions, delivering reliable performance across various soil types in the southern United States.

Key Benefits

1. Highest Yield Potential

• The top-performing southern hybrid for maximizing grain production is designed for high-yield and challenging environments.

2. Earworm and Mycotoxin Protection

• Tight husks provide superior protection against pests and diseases, ensuring clean and high-quality grain.

3. High Test Weight Kernels

• Produces heavy, dense kernels that maximize bin fill and deliver superior grain quality.

4. Heat and Drought Tolerance

• Thrives under stress, maintaining ear size and yield in high-heat and drought-prone conditions.

5. Standability

• Strong roots and stalks ensure the hybrid stands tall through challenging weather, including high winds and late-season stress.

Placement Recommendations

Wide Adaptability

• Performs well across diverse soil types, from productive fields to marginal ground, ensuring reliable performance in irrigated and dryland conditions.

Optimal Growing Regions

• Best suited for southern states, including:
  • AZ, FL, PA, ID, CO, UT, MO, MD, VA, DE, OK, TX, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA, SC, NC, TN, KY, NM, CA.

Planting Population

• Performs best with planting densities of 16,000–34,000 plants per acre, depending on soil fertility and yield goals.

Agronomic Highlights

Growth Characteristics

• Maturity: 117 days
• Silking (GDU): 1,425
• Black Layer (GDU): 2,810
• Plant Height: Tall
• Ear Type: Semi-Flex

Disease Resistance

• Goss Wilt: Excellent
• Gray Leaf Spot: Excellent
• Northern Leaf Blight: Good
• Stalk Anthracnose: Average

Agronomic Ratings

• Drought Tolerance: Excellent
• Root and Stalk Strength: Very Good
• Plant Health: Superior
• Husk Protection: Excellent for defense against earworms and mycotoxins.

Market and Usage Profile

Grain Production

• Produces high test-weight kernels with excellent starch content, maximizing yield efficiency and profitability.

Silage Production

• Outperforms competitors like 24X18, offering superior grain inclusion and tonnage for silage purposes.

Environmental Adaptability

Drought Stress Performance

• Maintains ear size and yield potential in hot, dry conditions, making it reliable in drought-prone regions.

Abiotic Stress Tolerance

• Handles both high-yield and marginal environments with consistent performance.

Wide Geographic Suitability

• Proven adaptability across diverse southern growing regions, from California to North Carolina.

Recommendations

• The 24P17 Corn Seed Hybrid is the ultimate solution for southern growers looking to maximize yield potential and grain quality. Its high test-weight kernels, heat and drought tolerance, and robust standability ensure success in irrigated and dryland conditions. Adjust planting populations within the 16,000–34,000 plants per acre range and leverage its semi-flex ear type and tight husks for superior grain protection for optimal results.