To evaluate if planting in a “Christmas tree” pattern, in terms of plant height, has an affect on plant growth and yield. BECK 6418SXbrand, a short hybrid, was compared to XL® 6365AMX™*brand, which is a tall hybrid.

We were able to increase yield by 20 Bu./A. when planting the tall hybrid in the center of the planter pass, surrounded by the shorter hybrid. Consequently, we observed a decrease in yield with the shorter hybrid on the outside rows, which almost perfectly offset the yield gain from the tall corn. There appears to be some potential with a system of this nature, however, further management will be required for it to be maximized. Would changing populations on the outside rows result in more yield?

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2021 Iowa Corn Thin Stand Management Study - Fungicide Response

2021 Iowa Corn Sulfur Rate & Timing Study

Height Variation Study

2016 Indiana Corn Height Variation Study

Use whenever the name of a PFR Study mentions Application System Study, High Management, High Yield, Frost, Cover Crop Termination, Bushel Attempt, Thin Stand Management, Hail, Sulfur, Stress, Plant Growth Regulator, Plant Health, Interseeding, Cover Crop, Water Conditioning, On-Farm, Success Strategies, Harvest Height, Height Variation, Land Roller, Landroller, Double Crop Herbicide, Silage, and/or Alfalfa.