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New NK Brand corn hybrids feature Agrisure RW trait
Golden Valley, Minnesota
October 16, 2006

Three new NK® Brand corn hybrids with the unique Agrisure™ RW trait from Syngenta further expand the company’s lineup for the 2007 growing season.  These hybrids deliver excellent control of northern, western and Mexican corn rootworm (CRW) first instar larvae, providing growers a new weapon in the battle against the corn rootworm, known as the “billion dollar pest.”

“Introducing Agrisure RW in elite NK Brand genetics offers growers top yield performance under a broad range of conditions,” says Marshall Kostiuk, NK Brand corn marketing manager.  “Under CRW infestations, hybrids with Agrisure RW have demonstrated up to a 32 bushel per acre yield advantage.  Healthier plants mean consistent performance even under severe drought. “

The new NK Brand Agrisure RW hybrids are broadly adapted with maturities ranging from 102 to 110 days.  One of the new hybrids is stacked with glyphosate tolerance offering growers a valuable weed management tool.  For additional early season insect and disease protection, all NK Brand hybrids are treated with Cruiser Extreme® 250.

For the 2007 season, growers who plant a corn hybrid with Agrisure RW or any Agrisure trait, receive comprehensive assurances such as added protection against adverse weather conditions and other occurrences that result in trait loss.  Growers can have confidence in the performance of Agrisure RW hybrids because they are backed by an additional Agrisure RW Performance Assurance, offering a trait refund if CRW feeding exceeds the economic threshold. In addition, they automatically are eligible for AgriEdge™ Corn programs, which combine premium genetics, traits and crop protection solutions to maximize yield. 

“NK Brand Agrisure RW hybrids combined with AgriEdge provides growers flexibility to focus on solutions that result in a better return on every acre,” concludes Kostiuk.

NK Brand Seeds is a trusted hybrid corn, soybean and alfalfa seed supplier with more than 100 years of service in the marketplace. The brand provides customers more yield and better choices for the way they farm through innovative products and solutions.  Located in Golden Valley, Minn., NK Brand Seeds is part of Syngenta.

N47-F6            Added Traits: Agrisure RW                                                                  RM: 102

With excellent emergence and seedling growth, broadly adapted N47-F6 is a top choice for early planting and recommended for corn-on-corn acres.  Excellent stalks and roots mean exceptional season-long standability and easier harvest of high yields of quality grain. N47-F2 is the base genetics.

N68-G4           Added Traits: Agrisure RW                                                                      RM: 110

With top-end yield punch, very good emergence and early growth, strong stalks and roots, plus fast drydown, N68-G4 sets new standards of RW technology hybrids.  Excellent drought tolerance enhances this hybrid’s consistency and adaptability. N68-B6 is the base genetics.

N70-C3           Added Traits: Agrisure GT/RW                                                               RM: 112

N70-C3 has good ear flex and very good drought tolerance for consistent performance with tolerance to glyphosate herbicides. Very good emergence and seedling growth get this hybrid off to an early start.  N70-C7 (Agrisure GT/CB) is the base genetics. 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2005 were approximately $8.1 billion.  Syngenta employs more than 19,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further information is available at www.syngenta.com.

Cruiser Extreme® 250 is a seed company-applied promotional combination of four active ingredients that deliver .25 mg ai/seed of Cruiser (thiamethoxam) plus three fungicides: Apron® XL, Maxim® XL and Dynasty®.
NK®, Agrisure™, AgriEdge™, Backed by the resources and research of Syngenta™, Cruiser Extreme®, Apron®, Maxim®, Dynasty® and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

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