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By 1975 this inbred was used sparingly in U.S. maize production. In an ASTA 1975 survey reported in The Second Meeting of the Interregional Corn Conference, February 9-12, 1976 in Cincinnati, Ohio; 6,577 million kg (~145 thousand pounds) of parent seed were used in 1974 for hybrid production for 1975 planting. This represented 0.014% of the total 1975 requirement.

This inbred is important because it was among the first maize inbred lines that would generate embryos from callus tissue culture. This trait made it important in early maize genetic engineering.

LH260 has demonstrated sensitivity to Lasso related compounds and acetolactate synthase inhibiting chemicals. Symptoms include the growing of tassels and ears downward as they emerge and increased root lodging.

LH260 is most similar to LH51. The most distinguishing difference is tassel length. LH260 is shorter in tassel length than LH51. LH260 flowers approximately 1-2 days earlier than LH51. The silk color of LH260 is light green while the silk color of LH51 is salmon. There are many more longitudinal creases present on the leaves of LH260 than there are on the leaves of LH51. The leaves of LH260 are shorter, wider and more erect than the leaves of LH51. LH260 exhibits a slight two ear tendency while LH51 exhibits only a single ear tendency.

As a line, LH260 is resistant to corn lethal necrosis, however, this resistance is not carried in its hybrid combinations. It is a very good pollinator, but does not have potential use as a seed parent. LH260 crosses exhibit strong early vigor and are some of the tallest hybrids prior to pollination. During the growing season, the upright leaves of LH260 hybrids create a unique appearance. Although ear placement is high, stalk quality and resistance to stalk rots is very good. Root strength is below average. In general, the late season plant appearance of LH260 hybrids is excellent and test weight has been good.

LH250 is most similar to LH150, but it flowers four days earlier. The leaf margins of LH250 are purple. This characteristic is especially evident on the upper leaves of the plant at anthesis. This characteristic is not noticeable on the leaves of the LH150 plant. The kernels of LH250 have a more flinty or corneous appearance than the kernels of LH150. In some areas LH250 may prove to be an excellent replacement for LH150. The LH250 hybrids produce more uniform ears and less barren plants than the LH150 hybrids. LH250 hybrids perform best when kept in the southern Corn Belt. As compared to LH150, aphids cause fewer problems for LH250.