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DSM Wyffels Hybrids

Illinois, USA
Joined September 2013
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To celebrate 80 years of Wyffels, we're sharing 8 short stories that made a big impact on our history. Today, we dive into the Wyffels archives. These aren't just items, they're reminders of the relationships & accomplishments made along the way.
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Not a seed company. THE Corn Company.
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Came to the land of @DozzzzzEric today. Holy corn!!🌽 🌽🌽
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Wyffels looking 💪 in southern Illinois! 🌽
Spent a little time looking at early planted corn. Still a ways to go, but looking good!
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At Wyffels, we're proud to be the number 1 Non-GMO brand in the Central Corn Belt. On a bonus episode of "Keeping It Independent", our agronomy team dives deep into why - or why not - Non-GMO could be right for your acres. youtu.be/tEWoQBKrTEU
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We had 15 nights during grain fill stay above 70 degrees. Rule of thumb has been 1% loss per night. If you had 300 bu to lose at tassel, the overnight temps brought you to 255 by itself.
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now thats top drying....
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Corn disease took 6% of every acre in 2024. Scout now to plan for future seasons.
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Where independent seed, strong partnerships, and high-yielding acres come together — this is #WyffelsCountry. 🌽🇺🇸
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Did my corn pollinate? 🌽 It’s the question everyone’s asking. 🎧 Our agronomy team breaks it down: bit.ly/4m1LfKk No Wyffels products are seeing issues now, but it's something to continue to monitor.
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4-22-24 planted Henry county IL
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Farm Rescue Friday is back! We're again teaming up with Prairie State Tractor to support @FarmRescueOrg. Join us in Geneseo, Illinois for a night of food & fun! RSVP HERE: bit.ly/3y7YA0i
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So...how long until my corn emerges? Wyffels Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle walks us through the state of corn emergence progress in the Corn Belt. You can use the Wyffels Hybrids GDU Calculator to help determine emergence in your area. GDU Calculator: bit.ly/35smsxF
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Breakdown of corn fungicide response by soil P&K levels.
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Corn Breeding 101: Yield is #1. No national contests for test weight, standability or disease tolerance. The importance of secondary traits is in protecting yield potential and maintaining machine harvestability to capture yield.
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Celebrating Independents! When Matthew Starr and his young family moved back to the family farm, he knew it was the right choice. It was a commitment to the family business & a commitment to future generations. Learn More: bit.ly/3SoCe2y
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RT if Hartem's Alayna Briggs had the best #POTW! Winner gets @Spfldclinic prize pack. Ends Monday night at 10pm!
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Have a great weekend 😎
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Yield checking W7876. #plantyourindependence – at Colona, IL
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60” vs 20” 🌽
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