# Corn Hybrid Maturity Selector AI Agent Connect

> Determine the optimal corn hybrid maturity based on local climate and planting dates.

## Overview
- **Category:** agriculture
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_swQB1BbEFRSWT9VwcuH7qukC5F9Npbitsx3780ia/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** corn, gdu, farming, agronomy, climate

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized decision support for corn producers. It calculates the thermal accumulation required for specific hybrids and compares it against available heat units in a given growing season. Use `get_required_gdu` to find the heat needed for a hybrid, `calculate_available_gdu` to determine the heat available in your field's location, and `evaluate_hybrid_fit` to check if a hybrid will reach maturity before the first frost. It also includes `estimate_drying_costs` to project financial impacts of harvesting at higher moisture levels.

## Tools

### estimate_drying_costs
Provides a financial estimate of the costs incurred if the hybrid is harvested before reaching optimal moisture

### evaluate_hybrid_fit
Compares a hybrid's requirements against the available environmental heat to determine viability

### get_required_gdu
Determines how much heat accumulation is necessary for a specific hybrid to reach physiological maturity

### calculate_available_gdu
Calculates the total heat units available in a specific location and time window

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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How much heat is needed for hybrid HYB-992?
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**Response:** 
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Hybrid HYB-992 requires 2,450 GDU to reach physiological maturity.
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**Prompt:** 
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Is hybrid HYB-101 viable if I plant on May 15th at 42.0 latitude and 500m altitude?
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**Response:** 
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Yes, the hybrid is viable with a safety margin of 120 GDU.
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**Prompt:** 
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What will it cost to dry 50,000 bushels if moisture is 22% and target is 15% at a rate of 0.05?
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**Response:** 
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The estimated drying cost is $175.00.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the tool account for late planting?**
The tool uses `calculate_available_gdu` to apply a penalty for late planting, reducing the effective heat units available for development.

**Can I estimate the cost of mechanical drying?**
Yes, you can use the `estimate_drying_costs` tool to project costs based on expected moisture, target moisture, and volume.

**What determines if a hybrid is viable?**
Viability is determined by `evaluate_hybrid_fit`, which checks if the effective GDU available is sufficient for the hybrid's required GDU before the first frost.