A shorter, smaller, more efficient corn plant that stands better and produces less residue and higher yields: it’s a lot to pack into a short corn plant, but that’s the promise of Bayer’s Preceon Smart Corn System.
The company has been testing the short stature corn products in test plots for several years and plans to plant 100,000 acres in North America in 2025. There’s no word yet on commercialization — a product launch is still likely three to four years away — but the company is pleased with how the new corn product has performed so far, says Bayer technical agronomist Andrew Penney.
In this report from the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, Penney says Preceon corn typically produces seven-foot stalks on average and offers increased protection from lodging and greensnap, and greater in-crop application flexibility for practices such as fungicide application.
Penny says the shorter plant will give growers better standability and reduce corn residue — a challenge growers struggle with every spring as plant size continues to grow in the pursuit of higher corn yields.
Penny notes that the success of Bayer’s smart corn is also linked to a systems approach using the Climate FieldView platform. The farm management program provides growers with data-driven recommendations, from planting scripts through harvest to optimize field performance.
The Preceon Smart Corn System will also come with tailored agronomic support, with hands-on help from Bayer and participating dealers, adds Penny. Watch the report below.
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