St, Louis, Missouri
September 24, 2008
Precision planning and
purchases to bring benefits to farmers and dealers
Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) announced that its Asgrow®
Brand will introduce the AccuSure™ Seed Count System for the
brand’s Roundup Ready 2 Yield™ soybean seed in both paper and
mini-bulk bags. The seed count is being implemented for the 2009
planting season.
The increased precision in seed count is something growers and
dealers will both benefit from, according to Jeff Wheeler,
Asgrow Business Lead.
“Maximizing soybean yield requires attention to detail from
start to finish,” Wheeler said. “At one time planters were set
using pounds per acre but as technology grows in genetics,
traits and planting equipment, utilizing seed per acre is
rapidly becoming the norm. With precise seed counts in the bag,
farmers will be able to move seamlessly from seed purchases to
field planting calculations. Asgrow soybeans are known to
deliver innovations in genetics and technologies. Now we’re
introducing an innovative seed count system to go with our
latest varieties and technology to help farmers maximize yield
potential.”
The Asgrow Brand AccuSure Seed Count System offers an equitable
value for all farmers by eliminating the variability of seed
size. Each bag of Asgrow Brand Roundup Ready 2 Yield seed,
regardless of variety, will provide the same number soybean
seed. Farmers will be able to expect a consistent 140,000 seed
in every bag. Mini-bulk units will contain the equivalent of 40
bags or a consistent 5.6 million seed. The physical size of the
bag may vary but the seed count will remain consistent, just
like corn or cotton products.
“We undertake strict quality-control measures before, during and
after seed conditioning, and measures seed count throughout the
process,” explains Scott Stein, Asgrow Product Manager. “Farmers
will now know the exact amount of seed they are getting when
they purchase Asgrow Brand Roundup Ready 2 Yield products. We
anticipate inventory management and invoicing will be simplified
for the farmer and dealer as precision is more easily achieved
with initial orders.”
To learn more about the AccuSure Seed Count System or for more
information on Asgrow soybeans, visit
http://www.Asgrow.com/ or
contact your local dealer.
Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of
technology-based solutions and agricultural products that
improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains
focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to
produce more from their land while conserving more of our
world's natural resources such as water and energy.
Always Read and Follow Label Directions.
When Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans are made available for
commercial release and use, they will be subject to Monsanto
Company’s comprehensive stewardship plans consistent with its
Stewardship Policy for Commercialization of
Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Roundup
Ready 2 Yield soybean seed and any product of a Roundup Ready 2
Yield soybean seed or crop can only be exported to, or used,
processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory
approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and
international law to move material containing biotech traits
across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted.
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.
Asgrow®, Roundup®, Roundup Ready® and Roundup Ready 2 Yield™ are
trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. |
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