In addition to yield, farmers are looking at disease management when evaluating corn hybrids for 2026. Brevant Retail Business Manager Kaitlyn York says a lot can be learned from this past growing season.”2025 was a wild year for a lot of our growers; they faced a lot of challenges with disease pressure.” With tight margins, farmers will be weighing every decision closely. “It comes down to evaluating what you’re after in your hybrid and your yield goal,” said York. “Also, how do we eliminate risk and provide solutions and options when it comes to herbicide flexibility or disease.”
