Many farmers and agronomists are crediting drought tolerant traits for better-than-expected yields in dry regions of the Corn Belt this year.
Pioneer corn product marketing manager Scott Walker tells Brownfield certain genetics really made a difference.
“Our AQUAmax products, in 2021 we’re seeing a 5.8 bushel advantage against competition. And hopefully for the growers that’s translating to better-than-expected yields on their farm in more of a challenging growing environment (like) we saw in ’21.”
He says farmers in Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado saw record corn yields with many reporting over 300 bushels to the acre.
