LG Seeds is set to release a new lineup of corn and soybean seed products for the 2026 growing season, featuring enhanced yield potential, agronomic strength, and resistance to key pests and diseases. The update includes 16 new corn hybrids and 18 soybean varieties designed to meet the evolving needs of farmers across North America.
In precommercial research trials, the new corn hybrids showed a 9.5-bushel-per-acre yield increase over LG Seeds’ current offerings and competitor checks—highlighting the company’s ongoing focus on proprietary germplasm and grower-driven product development.
2026 Corn Hybrids Focus on Consistency and Broad Adaptability
The 2026 corn lineup emphasizes strong agronomic traits such as root and stalk strength, tolerance to disease pressure (including tar spot and southern rust), and flexibility across a range of growing environments. The new releases also expand trait packages, including a new VT4PRO option for added corn rootworm protection.
Notable corn hybrids include:
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LG40C07 (90 RM): Adaptable to high-yield and stressed environments, with excellent stalk and root ratings. Available in VT Double PRO and SmartStax.
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LG47C12 (97 RM): Offers strong green snap tolerance and long flex ears, performing well on both dryland and irrigated acres. Available in Double PRO RIB Complete.
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LG55C40 (105 RM): A high-yielding hybrid with the Trecepta trait package, strong performance on high pH soils, and very good tolerance to Goss’s wilt.
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LG58C16 (108 RM): Delivers standout ears, deep kernels, and high test weight. Available as both a conventional hybrid and in the VT Double PRO package.
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LG63C32 (113 RM): Designed for broad-acre use with consistent yield performance and Trecepta traits. A strong follow-up to the popular LG64C43.
Soybean Varieties Target SCN Resistance and Standability
LG Seeds’ 2026 soybean lineup introduces expanded Peking SCN resistance options and a focus on standability—especially important as growers move to earlier planting dates. The new class aims to help farmers protect yield potential while managing diseases like SDS, frogeye leaf spot, and phytophthora.
Highlights from the soybean lineup include:
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LGS00905XF (0.09 RM): Offers top-end yield potential and strong tolerance to iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC), white mold, and brown stem rot—ideal for northern regions.
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LGS1670E3 (1.6 RM): A balanced performer with strong standability and good tolerance to IDC and phytophthora.
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LGS3077XF (3.0 RM): A proven yielder with Peking SCN resistance, well-suited to high-performing soils.
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LGS3629E3 (3.6 RM): Provides solid protection against phytophthora, SDS, and charcoal rot.
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LGS3960XF (3.9 RM): A salt excluder variety with excellent stress tolerance, SDS resistance, and standability under high-yielding conditions.
Field-Tested and Farmer-Driven
Each of LG Seeds’ new products has undergone extensive field testing to ensure consistent performance across different soils, climates, and management systems. The company emphasizes grower feedback and agronomic consistency as key drivers behind product development.
For growers interested in trialing the new seed products, LG Seeds encourages contacting local agronomists or district sales managers for more information.
