This is a shot of how relative maturity, ear sizing,grain type are all setting in on a number of similar maturing 2950-3050 HU hybrids from a test plot near Dresden,Ontario.
Ultimately the real benchmark separating the performance of these products will come in at harvest as test plots across the countryside are weighed.
( the second hybrid shown is a representative cob of DEKALB DKC 50-19 VT3 - all others are Pioneer brand hybrids.The last hybrid shown is a new triple stack hybrid rated at 2950 HU.Its addressed with the new Pioneer nomenclatured numbering system.
The P stands for Pioneer.The first 2 digits stand for the hybrids overall CRM ( Comparative Relative Maturity - Rating )In this case it is a 99 CRM hybrid.The last two digits are random based on breeder designations.The X stands for Xtra meaning Herculex Xtra or Triple Stack and the R designates that this is a Round-up ready hybrid )