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Stine’s 2022 corn lineup has yield plus options that fit different growing environments. From our full line of Agrisure^® corn traits to our own Stine GT^™ and conventional options, Stine has you covered. Learn more about some of our top yielders in the field year after year and what our experts have to say about their performance.

Stine 9202-G Brand Corn
Part of the Stine 9202 genetic family, Stine 9202-G is an 85–87-day relative maturity hybrid that features glyphosate tolerance. This product broadly adapts west to east and has good stress tolerance, including tolerance to northern corn leaf blight. With excellent roots and stalks, this product produces plants that stand up to varying weather elements and other stressors. As an HP Corn^® designated product, Stine 9202-G has a positive response to higher populations. It also boasts the Agrisure Artesian^® trait for optimum performance in drought-like conditions. Stine Corn Technical Agronomist Tony Lenz notes that this is a great traditional-looking taller hybrid. “It’s a good silage option but still works very well for grain yields. It’s been a stable hybrid in our lineup for many years,” he adds. Stine RSA Jason Ashley notes, “9202-G has been a very good and popular hybrid in my northern region (south central Minnesota). It has emerged extremely well and can handle stress and some of the sandier rougher soils to the north. It stands well and continuously yields well, which has made several of our customers really like this corn.”

Stine 9728E-20 Brand Corn
A 109–111-day relative maturity product, Stine 9728E-20 works well in variable soil types. It features the Agrisure Viptera^® 3110 trait for season-long insect control and herbicide flexibility with both glyphosate and glufosinate (Liberty^®) tolerance. This is a great choice for lower planting populations and produces excellent roots and stalks for outstanding standability and performance. Stine 9728E-20 also features very good disease resistance and structured refuge in the bag. Stine RSA Kurt Johnson notes this is a go-to product in his region (central Kansas and central south-central Nebraska). “The two modes of action above ground provide the necessary season-long protection we need in our region. I consider this a workhorse type hybrid that adapts to variable soil types, providing top yields on our soils. We plant this hybrid in dryland and irrigated situations and have had excellent results in both,” he adds.

Note: 20% structured refuge required in corn-growing areas; 20% structured refuge required in cotton-growing areas. Consult the Syngenta Stewardship Guide for additional refuge requirements.

Stine 9808E-20 Brand Corn
This 114­–116-day relative maturity product is a leader in our southern region. It works especially well in loam to clay-loam soils and has very good disease protection coupled with excellent roots and stalks. It works well in all row widths and features the Agrisure Viptera 3110 and LibertyLink^® traits for tolerance to glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides. Stine RSA Kevin Ryan (Delta South) notes, “9808E-20 has been a continuing performer in the south. It has excellent emergence in the cooler, wet soils and fast drydown for early harvest.” He adds, “I like to see a mid-season nitrogen application with sulfur to maximize the yield potential of this hybrid.” Stine Corn Technical Agronomist Mike Smith agrees that 9808E-20 is a leader in the south and is as an excellent workhorse type product for variable soil types. He says, “On the higher-yielding soils, I recommend increasing the population as this hybrid will respond to season-long fertility applications. We also see a nice response to early (V6) and late (VT) fungicide applications.”

Stine 9814-20 Brand Corn
Stine 9814-20 brand corn boasts the Agrisure Viptera 3110 and LibertyLink traits for herbicide flexibility with tolerance to both glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides. This is a 117–119-day relative maturity product that features best-in-class above-ground insect control. The product works well in variable soil types and produces taller plants with excellent late-season health and grain quality for great silage appeal. This is an excellent choice for lower planting populations. Stine RSA Kevin Krabel (central Illinois) notes, “9814-20 is a great silage hybrid for growers who want tonnage. This hybrid is a good workhorse type hybrid in the clay loam soils up north and it gives consistent yield results over diverse corn acres.”

To learn more about Stine’s corn lineup, contact your local Stine sales rep today.

During the past five years, increased use of various forms of dicamba has created issues for both farmers and non-farmers. The requirements needed to safely apply this herbicide in soybeans make timely and effective application difficult and present a significant amount of risk to both growers and applicators. Unfortunately, as we reported a few weeks ago, dicamba damage to soybeans is widespread again this year. To assist our grower customers who are experiencing dicamba damage to their fields, Stine is offering to pay the cost of dicamba testing for suspected damage now through August 1, 2021.

Growers who want to utilize this offer need to contact their Stine independent sales representative (ISR) or regional sales agronomist (RSA) who will collect the sample(s) and submit them to the designated testing entity. For each sample submitted, Stine will cover the cost of testing for dicamba presence. The Stine RSA will receive a copy of the test results to be shared with the customer. 

If you’re unsure who your local Stine ISR or RSA is, use our Find Stine tool or contact us directly at (515) 677-2605. We will be happy put you in touch with a local rep who can gather and submit the sample on your behalf. 

At Stine, we believe that soybean growers need as many options as possible to achieve sound and effective weed control, and we remain committed to offering our customers a multitude of options, all packaged in high-yielding genetics. We are confident in the yield potential of the dicamba-enabled soybean genetics that we offer to our customers. However, given the uncertainty that remains about the long-term viability of dicamba as a soybean weed control solution, we want our grower customers to understand that alternative options are available and that we will assist in any way we can to ensure your fields are positioned for success now and in the future.  

Please contact your local Stine regional sales agronomist for any questions or concerns about dicamba damage in your area. 

According to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Survey Crop Progress Report, nine percent of corn is listed in very poor to poor condition across the country, 27 percent in fair and 64 percent in good to excellent condition. South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota are experiencing drought-like conditions and need some timely rains. In fact, 26 percent of corn in South Dakota and 27 percent in North Dakota is listed in very poor to poor condition. On the soybean side, conditions continue to decline in the same regions, with 29 percent of soybeans in South Dakota and 38 percent in North Dakota in very poor to poor conditions. Nationwide, five percent of soybeans are listed in poor to very poor condition, 24 percent fair and 71 percent in good to excellent condition. Here’s what we’re seeing in some of our regions.

Aaron Stockton, Region 9, Southwest Missouri, Southeast Kansas, Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma Here in Region 9, we have been bouncing back and forth between weather extremes. We started our corn planting season warm and sunny and then spent the next six weeks very wet and unseasonably cool. When the weather pattern broke, we went straight to 100-plus degree heat indexes with no rain. During this period, our corn crop was really struggling because of poor root development caused by the early excessive cool, wet conditions. Our first soybean crop went in during this period. Growers started planting in the mud and finished in the dust, if at all. We have, just in the last few days, had an area-wide system come through that revived our soil moisture as well as our outlooks and attitudes. Wheat harvest is in full swing, and this rain will provide the much-needed moisture to support our double crop soybeans as well as everything prior. This time of year, our attitudes tend to follow the weather patterns, and right now we’re grateful and riding high!

Brett Johnson, Region 6 RSA, East Central and Southeast Iowa
A majority of Region 6 has been the garden spot compared to the rest of Iowa, but it has still faced some challenges. Most of us got the crop in on time, but throughout planting, the further south and east in Iowa you are, the more rainfall you have probably received. With that said, we have areas in the northwest portion of Region 6 that, within a week of tasseling the southeast portion, has had up to 20 inches or more rain, many more acres of replant and, in some cases, hail on knee-high corn. As a whole, corn is looking good nearing tassel stage within the next week to 10 days, and most soybeans are beginning to flower. In summary, Region 6 is set up for a good crop as long we receive ample rain through pollination. 

Kevin Krabel, Region 13, East Central, South Central and Southwestern Illinois
With the exception of double crop soybeans that are being planted now here in Region 13, a majority of the crops got planted in very good conditions. For the most part, everything is looking really good so far. We had some heavy rains in the central and southern portions of Region 13 along with some heavy winds that did cause some goose necking to occur in some corn fields. However, many of those fields recovered pretty quickly and, other than being tougher to harvest in the fall, should be okay. Recently, it has rained almost every day in Region 13, and at my house, we have seen 5.25” of rain since last Friday.

Brian Burnell, Region 16 RSA, Northern Indiana
The southern half of Region 16 looks to be a garden spot this year so far. Early-planted corn and soybeans are thriving from the consistent rains and heat. The northern half of the region has some more pockets of wetter areas that have had their struggles and lead to some replant. Overall, Region 16 looks to be on pace for above average yields. Some tassels have been spotted in early-planted corn. Folks cutting wheat are reporting great yields, and market conditions should be encouraging for double crop beans to get in as soon as possible.

Ted Olson, Region 19 RSA, Central Illinois
Heavy rains have subsided with areas getting seven to 10 inches in a week’s time. Crops look excellent where the water hasn’t damaged them. Wheat harvest is wrapping up and had very good yields this year.

For more crop progress tips or information related to Stine, please contact your local Stine sales rep.