Wyffels Hybrids · Brand Blend
W7048RIB
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Placement
Performs well across soil types. An excellent choice for poorly-drained soils. Semi-flex ear adapts to a wide range of planting rates. Robust plant that moves south of zone well. Best where Goss’ wilt has not been present.
Plant Physiology and Health
| Trait(s) | SS |
|---|---|
| GDUs to Black Layer | A, 2730 |
| Days to Pollination | 76 |
| GDUs to Pollination | 1390 |
| Early Vigor | 8 |
| Early Canopy | |
| Plant Height | MT |
| Stalk Strength | 9 |
| Root Strength | 7 |
| Green Snap Resistance | 8 |
| Drought Tolerance | 9 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Drydown | 7 |
Pest/Disease Ratings
| Goss’ Wilt Tolerance | 7 |
|---|---|
| Gray Leaf Spot Tolerance | 7 |
| NLB, Race 0, Tolerance | 8 |
| Stewarts Leaf Blight Tolerance | |
| Anthracnose Tolerance | 9 |
Silage · 2025
| Tons / acre | 35.2 |
|---|---|
| Dry matter % | 39.2 |
| Milk / ton | 3132.0 |
| Milk / acre | 43035.0 |
| Starch % | 43.1 |
| NDFD 30 | 44.5 |
| 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.