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RFD-TV goes live at the Farm Progress Show: noon television shows feature Bayer CropScience's new LibertyLink soybeans and new corn herbicide technology for US growers’ use in 2009

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Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
August 19, 2008

RFD-TV is broadcasting live at the 2008 Farm Progress Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26-27, from the Bayer CropScience tent, No. 1126. The show begins at noon each day, and growers are welcome to participate on-site, or watch live on television.

The RFD-TV show is available to watch via Comcast, Verizon Fios, Charter, Suddenlink, Mediacom, Bresnan, Dish Network, DirecTV and many independent cable companies.

The Tuesday, August 26, television show features a panel of corn and soybean growers, seed breeders and weed consultants who will share their experiences with and recommendations for use of new LibertyLink® soybeans and Ignite® herbicide.

The panel will include: Myron Stine, Stine Seed Company; Larry Jacobson, Iowa corn and soybean grower; Aaron Collins, Precision Soya; Ford Baldwin, Weed Consultants; Andy Hurst, Bayer CropScience seed traits and Ignite herbicide product manager.

On Wednesday, August 27, RFD-TV will focus on the new selective herbicides from Bayer CropScience, including new Laudis™ herbicide and upcoming Corvus™ and Balance®Flexx herbicides.

Panelists will include: Dick Kehrt, Iowa crop consultant; Rich Gassman, Iowa corn/soybean grower; Mike Owen, Iowa State University weed scientist; Bill Johnson, Purdue University weed scientist and Jeff Springsteen, Bayer CropScience marketing manager for corn herbicides.

Balance®Flexx and Corvus™ are not registered for use and are currently under review by the EPA. Please consult your local Bayer CropScience representative for the latest information on registration.

LibertyLink® soybeans are not available for sale or use, and Bayer CropScience LP does not promote or authorize promotion of sale or use. Any product produced from LibertyLink soybean crop or seed may only be used, exported to, processed or sold in countries where regulatory approvals have been granted.


Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer CropScience AG, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 5.8 billion (2007), is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,800 and is represented in more than 120 countries.

Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer (reg’d), the Bayer Cross (reg’d), Ignite®, LibertyLink® the Water Droplet Design (reg’d), Laudis™, Corvus™ and Balance® are trademarks of Bayer. All seed companies and brands are trademarks of their respective parent companies. Balance Flexx and Corvus are Restricted Use Pesticides. For additional product information call toll-free 1-866-992-2937) or visit www.BayerCropScienceUS.com.

 

 

 

 

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