Seeds
Syngenta releases new corn hybrids and unveils new naming system
March 22, 2017 | Andre GarnonSyngenta is offering an early look at its new corn naming system, releasing a limited quantity of 10 additional new NK Corn hybrids for 2017 planting.
The hybrids will be featured in 2017 trial plots and available in limited commercial … Read More
Syngenta Scientists Publish Breakthrough Seed Breeding Technique In Nature Journal
February 15, 2017 | Andre GarnonSyngenta researchers have been published in the world-renowned international science journal Nature for their breakthrough work that could lead to decreases in the time is takes to breed seeds. These findings could translate to significant cost efficiencies in the commercial … Read More
New Herbicide Resistant Crop Varieties Offer New Tools For Weed Management In 2017
January 30, 2017 | Andre Garnon2017 will be a landmark year for row crop agriculture, as several long awaited herbicide technologies have finally been released by the EPA to help farmer’s combat troublesome herbicide resistant broadleaf weeds. Two dicamba products are available, one from Monsanto … Read More
DuPont Pioneer Introduces Exclusive Pioneer® Brand Alfalfa Varieties With HarvXtra® Technology
October 6, 2016 | Andre GarnonDuPont Pioneer announced today that Pioneer® brand alfalfa varieties with HarvXtra® technology are available for growers. These exclusive varieties with significant lignin reductions enable producers to achieve higher quality hay and forage compared to varieties without HarvXtra technology, no matter … Read More
Eight New Alfalfas Are Approved By Variety Board
November 19, 2014 | Andre GarnonOf the eight new alfalfas approved by the National Alfalfa & Miscellaneous Legumes Variety Review Board, five are Roundup Ready varieties and three are conventional alfalfas.
Information on the pest resistance and winterhardiness of all eight … Read More
New canola seed varieties for 2015
October 29, 2014 | Andre GarnonA look through the new canola seed varieties submitted by seed companies reveals a focus on disease resistance. Most of the new varieties are blackleg resistant. Some also offer sclerotinia tolerance, fusarium wilt resistance, or clubroot resistance. Disease … Read More
Genuity DroughtGard Hybrids
July 29, 2014 | Andre GarnonGenuity® DroughtGard™ Hybrids are designed to help farmers mitigate the risk of yield loss when experiencing drought stress. For the 2013 season, Western Great Plains farmers will have the first opportunity to plant DroughtGard Hybrids on a commercial level.
Pioneer: P9834AMX
April 24, 2014 | Andre GarnonKey Environments High Yield Environment Highly Suitable Suitability Corn After Corn Suitable High Residue Suitable Late Harvest Suitable Soils Drought Prone Soils Highly Suitable Early Planting/Cold Soils Suitable Poorly Drained Soils Suitable Characteristics Scores Grain Drydown 4 Stalk Strength 6 … Read More
US. DuPont Pioneer Introduces Two New Sorghum Hybrids
January 31, 2014 | Andre GarnonDuPont Pioneer continues its commitment to sorghum growers with the introduction of two new hybrids for 2014. “Global sorghum testing allows Pioneer to develop products like these to meet challenges growers are facing now,” says Doug Pilkington, DuPont … Read More
Syngenta: CruiserMaxx Corn 250
January 16, 2014 | Andre GarnonActive Ingredient: Thiamethoxam, Fludioxonil, Mefenoxam, Azoxystrobin, Thiabendazole
CruiserMaxx® Corn 250 insecticide/fungicide seed treatment protects corn seed and seedlings against early-season insects and seed- and soil-borne diseases leading to increased plant stand, uniformity, vigor and yield. A combination of … Read More