GROWMARK recently introduced the release of three new NutriDense® corn hybrids, according to Jim Happel, GROWMARK corn product manager. They include FS 6514 ND, FS 6324ND, and FS 6914ND.

“NutriDense technology offers value-added identity preserved grain that is tailored to the farmers’ needs,” Happel says. “Livestock producers can benefit from the higher crude protein, increased concentrations of essential amino acids with excellent digestibility, greater levels of key minerals as well as elevated oil resulting in more energy content and better palatability.”

FS 6514 ND, a 109-day hybrid, has excellent emergence and seedling vigor, and staygreen characteristic, along with medium ear placement with girthy ears. It has good adaptation across the Corn Belt.

FS 6324 ND, a 111-day hybrid, is a medium season hybrid with good northern and southern movement. It has good adaptation east of U.S. Highway 51 in Illinois. It has good stalk and root quality.

FS 6914 ND, a 114-day hybrid, is well adapted to the Corn Belt and moves south well. It offers excellent emergence and seedling vigor, and staygreen characteristic.

“These varieties offer excellent revenue potential and consistency,” Happel says, “With the addition of these three new hybrids, FS member cooperatives have 34 new corn hybrids to meet producers’ needs.”