Jessica is an excellent hybrid for irrigation and is good for dryland as well. Keep on medium to better soils for optimum performance. Works well after wheat, corn, or soybeans. Plant at 22-28,000 ppa dryland and 28-34,000 irrigated. Does not require high population to get yields. Jessica has a multi-year history of taking wind, heat, and insect pressure without requiring fungicide or additional pesticide use. Good roots to prevent lodging, and good ear tip fill. Tall, very healthy hybrid with good ratings for Rust, GLS, and NCLB. Susceptible to tar spot. With adequate water, Jessica is hard to beat for top yields. Responds to biologically active soils and has shown an ability to fend off CRW larvae.
Good pairings are Dutchess (RM 108), Janet (RM 110), Orra (RM 110), and Olenna (RM 112).