Specialty hybrids require different optimum seeding rates. For example, high-oil corn population recommendations are usually about 2,000 plants per acre greater than normal corn. Plant on optimum planting dates to optimize grain yield. Planting early will help extend the grain filling period and reduce the likelihood of stress during pollination. However, avoid wet, cold soils that may cause emergence problems.
Scout fields regularly for potential pest problems.
Store specialty market hybrids in separate bins to prevent mixing with normal corn. The Corn Agronomy research and extension project is in the Agronomy Department of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin - Madison .