Wyffels Hybrids · Brand
W6880
We stock this hybrid; call for Wyffels' ratings and placement.
Placement
An excellent choice across soil types, including poorly-drained soils. Wide geographic adaptability. Semi-flex ear adapts to a broad range of planting rates. A good choice for later harvest.
Plant Physiology and Health
| Trait(s) | CONV |
|---|---|
| GDUs to Black Layer | E, 2670 |
| Days to Pollination | 75 |
| GDUs to Pollination | A, 1370 |
| Early Vigor | 8 |
| Early Canopy | |
| Plant Height | M |
| Stalk Strength | 7 |
| Root Strength | 7 |
| Green Snap Resistance | 6 |
| Drought Tolerance | 8 |
| Staygreen | 8 |
Placement Considerations
| Rimsulfuron Tolerance | N |
|---|
Ear/Grain Characteristics
| Ear Flex | SF |
|---|---|
| Ear Length | 8 |
| Ear Height | MH |
| Kernel Rows | 14-16 |
| Test Weight | 9 |
| Drydown | 6 |
Pest/Disease Ratings
| Goss’ Wilt Tolerance | 8 |
|---|---|
| Gray Leaf Spot Tolerance | 8 |
| NLB, Race 0, Tolerance | 7 |
| Stewarts Leaf Blight Tolerance | |
| Anthracnose Tolerance | 8 |
Silage · 2025
| Tons / acre | 36.8 |
|---|---|
| Dry matter % | 38.7 |
| Milk / ton | 3217.0 |
| Milk / acre | 45261.0 |
| Starch % | 42.9 |
| NDFD 30 | 49.5 |
| 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.