Wyffels Hybrids · Brand Blend
W5778RIB
- High-yield genetics with wide geographic fit
- Displays good stand establishment in tough conditions
- Proven heat and stress tolerance
- Fast drydown of deep-kerneled ears
Placement
Fits well across wide geography. Semi-flex ear allows for planting rate flexibility. Use a fungicide application to extend harvest window.
Plant Physiology and Health
| Trait(s) | SS |
|---|---|
| GDUs to Black Layer | A 2700 |
| Days to Pollination | 75 |
| GDUs to Pollination | A, 1345 |
| Early Vigor | 8 |
| Early Canopy | |
| Plant Height | MS |
| Stalk Strength | 7 |
| Root Strength | 7 |
| Green Snap Resistance | 7 |
| Drought Tolerance | 8 |
| Staygreen | 6 |
Placement Considerations
| Rimsulfuron Tolerance | N |
|---|
Ear/Grain Characteristics
| Ear Flex | SF |
|---|---|
| Ear Length | 7 |
| Ear Height | M |
| Kernel Rows | 16-18 |
| Test Weight | 7 |
| Drydown | 8 |
Pest/Disease Ratings
| Goss’ Wilt Tolerance | 6 |
|---|---|
| Gray Leaf Spot Tolerance | 7 |
| NLB, Race 0, Tolerance | 7 |
| Stewarts Leaf Blight Tolerance | |
| Anthracnose Tolerance | 7 |
Silage · 2025
| Tons / acre | 36.4 |
|---|---|
| Dry matter % | 37.9 |
| Milk / ton | 3166.0 |
| Milk / acre | 43200.0 |
| Starch % | 42.8 |
| NDFD 30 | 48.6 |
| Crude protein % | 7.9 |
FORAGE TEST:Dairyland Lab. FORAGE SOURCE: Wyffels Research Micro-Strip Test Sites in Illinois and Iowa, 2025. Minimum of 12 replications per hybrid per year.