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Variety performance review

BioLogic Maximum Corn (food plot) in Upper Southeast.

Performance Review 2026
CornApprox. 110 RMfood plotSeed Company Data
Editorial independence

This review is based on independent university trial data and public extension publications, not seed-company marketing materials. No yield data is republished here for BioLogic Maximum Corn (food plot) in Upper Southeast — this scorecard summarizes regional fit from publicly-documented agronomic principles. Always consult the latest NC State Variety Trials trial report for verified yield figures.

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Performance scorecard

Variety performance scorecard

BioLogic Maximum Corn (food plot)

Corn·Upper Southeast·Non-GMO
GoodSeed Company Data

Yield in Upper Southeast

Yield data not summarized for this variety in Upper Southeast. Where this variety appears in food-plot or community-managed contexts, yield is not the primary selection criterion.

Disease resistance — relevant to Upper Southeast

  • Southern rustFair
  • Gray leaf spotUnknown

Agronomic ratings

  • Drought tolerance
    Fair
  • Standability
    Good
  • Emergence
    Good
  • Winter hardiness
    N/A

Food plot ratings

  • Palatability
    Excellent
  • Persistence
    Fair
  • Establishment
    moderate

Attraction timingLate August onward; pulls heavily through October–December

Hunting use · food plot

Corn as a hunting food plot.

Standing corn provides exceptional fall and winter food source for whitetail deer. Plan timing so corn matures before peak rut for maximum hunting impact.

Attractswhitetail deerwild turkeymourning dove

Regional strengths

Food plot corn in the Upper Southeast pulls hard during the early bow season when whitetail bucks are still on summer-pattern food sources. Pairs well with adjacent clover plots for diversified attraction.

Regional weaknesses

Southern rust pressure in wet years can wipe out a food plot corn stand quickly — variety-specific rust ratings on food plot seed are often not published. Raccoon and feral hog pressure in Tennessee and Kentucky lowlands can reduce standing corn faster than deer browse.

Recommended for

  • large food plots (3+ acres) where deer can't strip a small planting

Not recommended for

  • small (<1 acre) food plots — too vulnerable to early stripping
Seeding rate
18,000–24,000 seeds/acre
Best soil types
silt loam, clay loam

Where this data comes from

Corn variety trials in Upper Southeast

Independent · Public University

These results come from independent university variety trials — not seed company marketing materials. Variety entries, planting dates, and harvest measurements are controlled by the trial program. Land-grant universities publish full results annually.

Trial reports are typically released in January–March of the year following harvest. For Cornvariety selection, the most recent year’s report is the most relevant data source.

Agronomic fit — Upper Southeast

Best soil types
silt loam, clay loam
Maturity rating
Approx. 110 RM
Seeding rate
18,000–24,000 seeds/acre
Region growing season
200 days · 45–55" precip

Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Long growing season supports double-cropping winter wheat into soybeans across most of the region.

Hunting use

BioLogic Maximum Corn (food plot) as a food plot.

This variety is widely used in food plots for whitetail deer, wild turkey. Attraction timing: late august onward; pulls heavily through october–december.

Hunting use · food plot

Corn as a hunting food plot.

Standing corn provides exceptional fall and winter food source for whitetail deer. Plan timing so corn matures before peak rut for maximum hunting impact.

Attractswhitetail deerwild turkeymourning dove

Trait package & sourcing

GMO statusNon-GMO
Organic-approvedNo
Seed companyBioLogic / Mossy Oak BioLogic
Community reports

Anecdotal reports from KY/TN food plotters suggest mixed standing-corn performance vs. brassica + clover systems for late-season attraction.

These observations are from farmer and hunter community reports — they have not been independently verified.

Data freshness
2024Last reviewed

Variety performance data changes as new genetics enter the market. Always consult your local extension service for the most current trial data — this is especially important for corn and soybean entries, where trait packages and disease ratings shift annually.

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