Continuing its tradition of providing customers with industry leading products and technologies, AgriGold Hybrids is pleased to announce the addition of AgriShield to its 2005 product lineup.

A proprietary fungicide blend, AgriShield will be applied directly on the seed with all seed applied insecticides, such as Poncho 250 and Poncho 1250.  The addition of AgriShield will provide unmatched protection from such common perils as seedling blight and other soil borne fungi.  Initial studies have shown AgriGold seed planted with AgriShield and Poncho brand insecticide achieved an average stand increase of nearly 2,000 plants per acre, compared to untreated hybrids at an initial planting population of 30,000 plants per acre.

“We’re very excited about the addition of AgriShield to our already strong offering of seed treatment options,” said Tim Griffith, Agronomy Manager for AgriGold Hybrids.  “Planting hybrids treated with AgriShield technology is a profitable decision for growers looking to get the most out of every corn acre.”

While beneficial in all planting situations, AgriShield is especially valuable in cool, wet conditions experienced by some growers eager to plant in the early spring months.  “Most growers lose more stand to fungal activity than they typically realize,” said John Brien, Eastern Regional Agronomist for AgriGold Hybrids.  “Fungal activity is a tough diagnosis, but with AgriShield growers can be confident that their seed is protected, even in early planted situations.”

Founded in 1936, AgriGold Hybrids based in St. Francisville, Ill., is one of the leading marketers and fastest growing suppliers of seed corn genetics in the Midwest. With more than 70 corn specialists across the Midwest, AgriGold is dedicated to developing corn hybrids that enhance the grower’s bottom line.