seed-mcp/corpus/latham/latham-lh-4517-vt2-pro-rib.md

LH 4517 VT2 PRO RIB-NON RETURN

• Vendor: Latham Hi-Tech Seeds (independent family-owned, Alexander, IA)
• Brand: Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
• Crop: Corn
• Relative maturity: 95 days
• Trait(s): VT2 PRO RIB
• Source: https://www.lathamseeds.com/products/lh-4517-vt2-pro-rib/
• Rating scale: numeric ratings ~1-9 where LOWER = BETTER (1 = best / most tolerant / most resistant); confirmed by cross-referencing Product Overview prose vs values (top-rated stalks/roots cluster 1.0-1.5, weak traits 3.0-3.5, none approach 9). Categorical values pass through verbatim (SCN source 'PI 88788', Phytophthora 'Rps 1k', Anthracnose 'ASR', 'Medium Tall', 'Flex'). NA/blank = not rated.
• Service area: Latham dealer network — Upper Midwest (IA/MN/WI/IL/ND/SD/NE)

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This could be a step change in yields at the 95-day maturity! It has shown excellent top-end yield potential across a wide area of adaptation, including north and south of zone, in yield trials. Strong emergence scores and excellent plant vigor allow for early planting options and reduced tillage situations. Heavy test weight grain is an added bonus.

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Agronomic Characteristics

• Flowering for Maturity: Late
• Early Vigor: 1.5
• Stalk Strength: 1.5
• Root Strength: 2.0
• Stay Green: 2.0
• Drydown: 2.0
• Test Weight: 1.5
• Drought Tolerance: 3.0
• Foliar Fungicide: 1.0
• Herbicide Sensitivity: Pigment Inhibitors
• Suggested Population: 28-36
• Corn-on-Corn: 4.0
• Ear Height: Medium
• Ear Type: Flex
• Number of Kernel Rows: 16-18
• Cob Color: Red
• Husk Cover: Medium Short
• Shank Length: Medium
• Leaf Angle: Semi-Upright

Disease Ratings

• Goss’s Wilt: 3.0
• Southern Leaf Blight: 2.0
• Northern Leaf Blight: 2.5
• Anthracnose Stalk Rot: 1.5
• Gray Leaf Spot: 3.0