Mycogen Seeds, from Dow AgroSciences, is pleased to announce the availability of two new grain hybrids with Herculex® XTRA Insect Protection technology for 2006.

Herculex XTRA technology provides powerful above- and below-ground insect protection.

This trait combines the protection of Herculex RW Rootworm Protection and Herculex I Insect Protection. Herculex XTRA provides protection against corn rootworm, first- and second-generation European corn borer, black cutworm, fall armyworm, western bean cutworm, southwestern corn borer, and intermediate suppression of corn earworm.

“We are proud to offer growers the latest in cutting-edge technology for their pest protection needs,” says Terry Gardner, Marketing Specialist, Mycogen Seeds. “Herculex XTRA provides the broadest-spectrum insect protection available on the market.”

Dow AgroSciences, one of the traits’ developers, recently received confirmation that the Environmental Protection Agency has registered Herculex® XTRA Insect Protection.

Registrations in other countries, as well as grain import approvals for Japan and other key export markets, are also being sought.

New hybrids available

Mycogen Seeds will offer growers two hybrids with Herculex® XTRA for 2006 planting.

2E526 is a 102-day relative maturity hybrid. It is a high-yielding Herculex XTRA hybrid that delivers powerful above- and below-ground in-plant insect protection. Its excellent emergence and early vigor make it a strong choice for no-till and early planting. 2E526 offers good stalks and roots along with fast fall drydown.

With a 110-day relative maturity, 2G677 features Herculex XTRA for powerful above- and below-ground in-plant insect protection. It offers excellent yield stability across a wide range of environments and management practices. 2G677 is widely adapted east of the Mississippi River where both European corn borer and western corn rootworm “soybean variant” are present.

“Herculex XTRA has proven effective against a broad-spectrum of insects in numerous field trials across the Corn Belt,” says Gardner. “This new offering of Herculex XTRA reflects our continued commitment to providing growers with a wide variety of top-performing hybrids and solutions for their crop challenges.”

All Herculex® XTRA hybrids from Mycogen Seeds have LibertyLink® technology, which

makes them tolerant to over-the-top applications of LIBERTY® herbicide.

In addition, all Mycogen™ brand Herculex XTRA hybrids include Cruiser Extreme™ Pak. This seed-applied insecticide protects germinating seed from damage and stand loss caused by wireworms, seedcorn maggots and other secondary pests. It also features Maxim® XL, Apron XL® and Dynasty™ seed treatment fungicides to control a wide disease spectrum.

Mycogen Seeds is a retail seed brand from Dow AgroSciences LLC, a leading producer of grain corn hybrids, the leader in Silage-Specific™ corn hybrids, the largest sunflower hybrid producer, and a producer of canola, alfalfa, soybeans and sorghum. For more information on Mycogen Seeds, visit www.mycogen.com. 

Sale and delivery of Herculex XTRA hybrids are subject to Herculex XTRA receiving Japan grain import approval, which is anticipated prior to the 2006 planting season. Upon Japan import approval, Herculex XTRA hybrids will be marketed as Market Choices® products.

®™Mycogen, the Mycogen M Logo and Silage-Specific are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences.
®Herculex is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC.
®™Cruiser Extreme, Maxim, Apron XL and Dynasty are trademarks of Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
®LIBERTY and LibertyLink are registered trademarks of Bayer CropScience.
®Market Choices is a federally registered certification mark used under license from ASTA.
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Herculex Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred.