Golden Valley, Minnesota
October 15, 2007
In 2007, growers are once again
facing barriers that are common to soybean farming in the
central United States. From pests such as bean leaf beetle to
diseases like frogeye leaf spot and sudden death syndrome, in
addition to severe drought in some areas, crop threats again
will contribute to yield losses that can jeopardize a grower’s
bottom line.
With the current trend of fewer acres of soybeans planted each
year, there is increased pressure to boost soybean yields.
Effectively combating problems such as disease, pests and
drought is key to maximizing yield potential.
“The best way to avoid these types of problems is to carefully
choose which soybean varieties to plant,” says Jack Walker, NK
area agronomist with Syngenta
Seeds. “Accurately evaluating field conditions this year
will help growers make more educated planting decisions going
forward. It is important for growers to select varieties that
are up to the challenges of their area.”
These pests and diseases, if left uncontested, can reduce
soybean yields significantly. The Agricultural Research Service
branch of the USDA estimates that yield losses due to soybean
diseases fluctuate between 10 and 15 percent, annually.* Soybean
cyst nematode alone caused an estimated loss of 9 million metric
tons worldwide in 1998. According to Integrated Pest Management
Centers, when frogeye leaf spot is severe, losing 10 to 15 Bu/A
is common. Serious cases of sudden death syndrome can lead to
nearly total losses.**
Fortunately, soybean breeding is advancing to stay one step
ahead of these issues. Several new NK® Brand Late Group 3
soybeans performed especially well against these pressures in
2007. Formulated for the central Midwest region from Indiana,
Ohio, through central Illinois, southern Iowa and Nebraska,
northern Missouri and Kansas, these Late Group 3 soybean
varieties contain the Roundup Ready® trait, is soybean cyst
nematode-resistant and several deliver high protein levels. The
disease package these Late Group 3 varieties offer includes
resistance to prevalent diseases like sudden death syndrome and
frogeye leaf spot. Additionally, the varieties are extremely
stress tolerant, which would help combat some of the yield loss
associated with drought.
“Throughout the region, the Late Group 3 soybeans podded well
and are on pace to yield nicely this year,” commented Walker.
“We are seeing excellent results despite high levels of drought
stress.”
Highlights of the new NK Brand Late Group 3 soybean products
include:
S37-F7 Brand
Added Trait: Roundup Ready
Relative Maturity III-7
o Outstanding yield potential across diverse geographies and
yield environments
o Good protection against SCN and SDS
o Salt excluder and Extra Edge™ High Protein soybean
S37-P5 Brand
Added Trait: Roundup Ready
Relative Maturity III-7
o High yielding and broadly adapted for strong emergence
o Good SCN and SDS protection plus stress tolerance
o Extra Edge High Protein soybean
S38-D5 Brand
Added Trait: Roundup Ready
Relative Maturity III-8
o Solid agronomics including very good emergence,
standability and shatter resistance
o Excellent disease package featuring SCN and frogeye leaf
spot resistance
o Salt excluder and Extra Edge High Protein soybean
S39-A3 Brand
Added Trait: Roundup Ready
Relative Maturity III-9
o Shown high yield potential across a wide range of
environments
o Excellent stress tolerance and a strong disease package
including SCN protection, PRR field tolerance and strong SDS
resistance
For 2008, NK is expanding its
already diverse portfolio with 23 new soybean varieties, all of
them selected from extensive research at more than 800,000
soybean plots at eight Syngenta soybean research centers
throughout the United States. For more information about the
performance of these new varieties, talk to your local NK seeds
retailer.
NK is a trusted hybrid corn, soybean and alfalfa seed supplier
with more than 100 years of service in the marketplace. Backed
by the resources and research of Syngenta™, NK provides
customers top-performing genetics, trait choices and flexible
productivity solutions for maximum yield and profit, delivered
though retail-based partnerships. Located in Golden Valley,
Minn., NK is a business unit of Syngenta Seeds, Inc.
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
2006 were approximately $8.1 billion. Syngenta employs around
21,000 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.
* Agricultural Research Service, 2006 (ars.usda.gov)
** Integrated Pest Management Centers, June 2005
(ipmcenters.org)
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