Interpret corn hybrid maturity ratings correctly

The word “days” is often loosely added to corn hybrid relative maturity ratings, which can lead to the wrong interpretation as calendar days. Seed companies assign relative maturity ratings based on grain moisture recorded at harvest maturity for a new hybrid in comparison to that of a standard hybrid. Clearly defining the term maturity is important to improve understanding of corn relative maturity ratings. Additionally, data on the actual duration for corn hybrids to achieve maturi