Farmers were advised to prefer maize hybrids from FAO under 300 in the 2026 season.

Considering the similar weather trends of recent years (early transition to high temperatures in spring and frosts), the selection of corn hybrids for the 2026 season should be carried out based on two criteria: FAO less than 300 and resistance to low temperatures. This opinion was expressed by experts from "Limagrain Ukraine." Writes SuperAgronom.com. "In 2025, we could see that, for example, LG31272 had better development of both the vegetative mass and the root system, and the grain moisture was lower by 5%, and in some cases even more. Besides, the hybrid LG31332 also performed quite well despite being in the early FAO maturity group of over 300," they cited as an example. Spring turned out to be quite cold, and this complicated both the development of corn and the protection system, which led to the suppression of crops and stress, the experts added. Additional stress was caused by the forced deviation from the pesticide application schedule (low temperatures, etc.). Early ...