Atlanta, Indiana
August 17, 2007
Thousands of local growers are
expected to attend the state’s largest field demonstration days
hosted by Beck’s Hybrids
of Atlanta, Indiana, August 23, 24 and 25, 2007 from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. “Becknology Days” will be held at the Beck’s
Hybrids headquarters located at 6767 East 276 St. Atlanta,
Indiana 46031. Attendees will have a chance to tour Beck's
practical farm research plots, enjoy family activities, and
learn more about the latest corn hybrids and technologies.
The highlight of Becknology Days is the Stress Mitigation Tent
featuring Monsanto’s new YieldGard VT Triple™ technology side by
side with other insect-control options. YieldGard VT Triple is
the next generation of YieldGard® in-plant insect-control
technology. The advanced science involves a more precise gene
insertion process, known as Vector Stacked Transformation, or
VecTran™, to create stacked-trait hybrids. The result is
improved consistency, even better insect control and higher
yield potential than the first generation of YieldGard products.
For more information about YieldGard VT Triple technology, visit
www.YieldGardVT.com.
The Stress Mitigation tent measures 40 by 66 feet and is
designed to simulate drought-like conditions and measure corn
root performance and insect control under extremely dry
conditions. The tent has a clear vinyl top so that the plants
can receive sunlight and heat, but remain sheltered from
rainfall. As part of the test, the plot is artificially infested
with corn rootworm larvae to test YieldGard VT Triple
performance under environmental and pest stress situations.
“This is a good opportunity for farmers to see first hand how
products utilizing the YieldGard VT Triple technology are
performing this season” said Sonny Beck, president of Beck’s
Hybrids.
In addition, each day starting at 11 a.m. there will be a full
lineup of expert speakers covering a variety of topics. Speakers
will include Dr. Rob Fraley, Executive Vice President and Chief
Technology Officer for Monsanto, Purdue University Field Crops
Entomologist Dr. Christian Krupke, Purdue University Corn
Specialist Dr. Bob Nielson, and motivational speaker Jolene
Brown.
Another must see activity is the “DeTerminator™” demonstration
by CASE IH which is designed to test the planting accuracies of
five brands of planters. In addition, any attendee that
purchases Beck’s seed or a membership to the Indiana Soybean
Alliance will quality for a gift certificate for 20 gallons of
free biofuel.
Monsanto and AgWeb have developed an online sweepstakes
sponsored by YieldGard VT Triple with the grand prize being a
one-year lease of a Mack semi truck and grain hopper to be
awarded at the Farm Progress Show. The truck will be on display
at Becknology Days and will have custom made YieldGard VT
signage on the hopper with a custom paint job, including the
YieldGard VT Triple logo on the cab. AgWeb will be promoting the
sweepstakes via Farm Journal, Top Producer, AgDay and AgWeb.
Growers attending Becknology Days will be able to sign up at the
event for a chance to win. Go to www.agweb.com/ygvttriple.com
for rules and to register. YieldGard VT Triple also will be
sponsoring the raffle of four personalized bomber jackets.
On all three days, there will be activities for the whole family
to enjoy, including a kids corner with crafts and projects for
the kids, a Longaberger baskets booth, and a photographer on
hand to snap family photos. Another attraction includes
strongman Dennis Rogers from ESPN’s Strongman Contest who will
be performing feats of strength.
For more information about Beck’s Hybrids and Becknology Days,
visit www.beckshybrids.com
or contact customer service at 1-800-YES-BECK.
Always follow grain marketing and insect resistance
management requirements, and read and follow pesticide label
directions. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer
tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup®
agricultural herbicides. Roundup agricultural herbicides will
kill crops that are not glyphosate tolerant. YieldGard products
are not yet registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto
representative for the registration status in your state.
YieldGard®, YieldGard VT™, YieldGard VT Triple™, Roundup® and
Roundup Ready® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. ©2007
Monsanto Company. DeTerminator is a registered trademark of CNH
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