Slater, Iowa
February 22, 2007
Garst Seed Company is
excited to announce eight new corn hybrids for the 2007 planting
season that feature an Agrisure™ multiple stack corn trait that
provides season-long protection from European and Southwestern
corn borer, control of western, northern and Mexican rootworm,
plus tolerance to LIBERTY® Herbicide.
The stack trait, Syngenta’s Agrisure CB/LL/RW, recently received
registration approval from the Environmental Protection Agency
and will be marketed in eight elite Garst hybrids. The approval
of the stacked insect traits marks another milestone for
Syngenta — Garst’s parent company — in its strategy to offer
growers more choices in traits and genetics.
“Garst’s new stacked hybrids show our ongoing commitment to give
growers more options in the marketplace for innovative
technology that helps increase yields and productivity,” says
David Witherspoon, head of Garst Seed Company in Slater, Iowa.
“With two powerful Agrisure traits, these new hybrids protect
corn against some of the most devastating insect pests and help
growers achieve the outstanding results they have come to expect
with Garst® brand products.”
The Agrisure CB/LL component of the stack has demonstrated a 7
bu/ac yield advantage in comparison to the same genetics without
the CB/LL trait. In addition to unsurpassed European corn borer
control, the CB/LL trait also provides growers with excellent
control of Southwestern corn borer, suppression of fall
armyworm, Southern cornstalk borer and corn earworm. The
Agrisure RW component of the stack has demonstrated
best-in-class performance across extensive Syngenta and
university field trials from 2004-2006. Specifically, in the
2006 trials, when stacked with CB/LL, Syngenta studies have
shown a 42-bushel yield advantage in comparison to the same
genetics without the RW or CB/LL traits. Growers who plant a
corn hybrid with any Agrisure trait, including Agrisure
CB/LL/RW, automatically receive the In-The-Bag assurances for
added protection against adverse weather conditions and other
occurrences that result in trait loss. In addition, growers are
eligible for the AgriEdge® Corn Program, which provides growers
customizable, season-long risk solutions through the full
portfolio of Agrisure corn seed traits, Syngenta seed treatment,
crop protection products and risk-management tools.
“Our new stack hybrids will be available for the 2007 planting
season,” Witherspoon adds. “Growers considering continuous corn
this year should look to the added value and benefits of these
new Garst hybrids. Garst is also offering hybrids with other
Agrisure traits, including Agrisure GT for glyphosate tolerance
and Agrisure RW for rootworm control.”
The new Agrisure stack trait is pending approval in several
states so growers should check with their local Garst sales
representative on the availability of these products in their
area.
For the 2007 planting season, Garst’s full corn lineup includes
hybrids with 76 to 119 general relative maturities (GRM). The
following eight new hybrids all contain the Agrisure CB trait
for season-long protection from European and Southwestern corn
borer, the Agrisure RW trait for industry-leading control of
western, northern and Mexican rootworm, and the Agrisure LL
trait for herbicide flexibility with the LibertyLink system. For
complete profiles on these and other Garst hybrids, visit
www.garstseed.com.
Garst’s New
Multiple Stacked Trait Corn Hybrids for 2007
8918CB/LL/RW boasts excellent emergence and early vigor
for a fast start to the season. This 92 GRM hybrid is
broadly adapted for all soil types.
8758CB/LL/RW is a top-yielding 100 GRM with superb
standability and fast dry down. It has excellent emergence
and early vigor to allow for early planting, and performs
best on productive soils with high populations.
8641CB/LL/RW offers outstanding yield potential in
high management systems. With a 105 GRM, this hybrid boasts
broad adaptation to crop rotation and responds well from
medium to higher populations. 8641CB/LL/RW provides strong
agronomics with superior roots.
8610CB/LL/RW is a 105 GRM that packs a top-end yield
punch with good drought tolerance. This hybrid offers fast
early-season growth for no-till systems and strong roots for
harvest flexibility.
8573CB/LL/RW offers superb top-end yields and solid
agronomics. This 106 GRM hybrid is a broadly adapted yield
leader with soil type flexibility.
8397CB/LL/RW provides racehorse yield potential with
outstanding yield performance in western high management
settings. With a 113 GRM, 8397CB/LL/RW offers strong stalks,
excellent root strength, and above-average stay green and
plant integrity.
8384CB/LL/RW, a 113 GRM, offers a strong disease
tolerance package with outstanding resistance to Gray Leaf
Spot and Anthracnose Stalk Rot. Boasting outstanding stalk
and root strength, this hybrid provides stability for the
central and eastern Corn Belt.
8389CB/LL/RW leads the western pack in genetics and
excels in high-yielding western irrigated environments. This
115 GRM hybrid offers a highly flexible ear type to provide
plant population flexibility.
For more
information about Garst corn hybrids, including the new Agrisure
CB/LL/RW trait, and other high-performing Garst products,
growers should contact their local Garst ProSeller or call
toll-free 1-888-GO-GARST (464-2778).
Garst Seed
Company, with headquarters in Slater, Iowa, provides innovative
seed solutions for growers across North America with high
yielding corn, soybean, sorghum, alfalfa and sunflower products.
For more information about Garst products, contact your local
Garst ProSeller or visit Garst’s Web site at
www.garstseed.com.
Garst Seed Company is affiliated with Syngenta, 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 19,500 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.
LibertyLink® and LIBERTY® are registered trademarks of Bayer.
Garst® brand is a registered trademark of Garst Seed Company.
Agrisure™ and AgriEdge® are trademarks and registered trademarks
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