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Relative Maturity Map

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Relative Maturity Zone Map

Count on DEKALB® for Superior Performance

DEKALB exclusive brands deliver the confidence of strong roots, strong stalks and even stronger yields. Backed by advanced breeding, research and trait innovation to increase yields, DEKALB delivers top performance. See for yourself the DEKALB advantage.

The Yield Advantage

Year after year, exclusive genetics from DEKALB brand seeds, combined with the latest traits like YieldGuard VT Triple®, deliver consistent performance that out-yields competitors' leading products.





The Harvest Moisture Advantage

These same comparisons showed DEKALB corn was on average 1.4% drier at harvest than
competitive products. With the DEKALB harvest moisture advantage, you can reduce your drying costs, which leaves more money in your pocket.

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DEKALB Harvest Moisture Advantage Calculator (xls 414KB)

The Value Advantage

Together, the yield and harvest moisture advantages of DEKALB brand YieldGuard VT Triple corn delivered an average of $49.48 more value per acre in 2007-2008.

Yield Advantage $36.38/A
Harvest Moisture Advantage + 13.10/A
Profit Advantage $49.48/A

View yield, harvest moisture and value advantages by Relative Maturity Zone.

1Source - 2007-2008 Monsanto and third-party head-to-head comparisons within 2 RM days as of November 23, 2008. Drying cost based on $.06/BU per point of moisture, corn price calculated at $3.75/BU, and desired storage moisture of 15%.