Yield usually is the most important factor to consider in selecting a corn hybrid.
But specific problems and situations can bring other factors into play. This is a factor to consider where the potential for extended diapause northern corn rootworm damage to corn following soybeans is high. Hybrids with poor root systems sometimes fall over without the help of rootworms. Larger, more vigorous root systems may help reduce lodging. Maintaining standability with hybrid selection is much cheaper than applying insecticide.