LH 5980 CNV

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Product Overview

This multi-year yielder has unique genetics that produces good grain quality and test weight. LH 5980 has an excellent disease package for Northern Leaf Blight (NLB), Grey Leaf Spot (GLS) and Goss’s Bacterial Wilt (GBW). This Grain First / Silage Capable hybrid has great fall intactness and is one of our preferred choices for tar spot.

Key Features

Agronomic Characteristics

  • Early Vigor2.0
  • Stalk Strength2.0
  • Root Strength3.0
  • Stay Green3.0
  • Drydown3.0
  • Test Weight1.0
  • Drought Tolerance2.0
  • Foliar Fungicide2.0
  • Corn-on-Corn2.0

Plant Characteristics

  • Ear HeightMedium HIgh
  • Ear TypeFlex

Disease Ratings

  • Goss’s Wilt2.5
  • Northern Leaf Blight2.0
  • Anthracnose Stalk Rot2.0
  • Gray Leaf Spot1.0