Mycogen Seeds announces the availability of six sorghum hybrids for the 2006 growing season. Mycogen™ brand grain sorghum hybrids feature drought tolerance and yield productive results, offering growers a solution to their challenging growing areas. In addition, this line of sorghum hybrids is adaptable to a range of environments.

“We are excited to offer growers reliable options and solutions for their challenging growing conditions,” says Greg Cannon, Marketing Specialist, Mycogen Seeds.

Hybrids that protect yield potential

An attractive, medium-early hybrid, M 3838 features cream-colored grain that is best adapted to Mycogen Sorghum Hybrids dryland or areas with limited irrigation. M 3838 has a semi-open head type that dries fast and allows for earlier harvesting.

Adapting and performing well under stress conditions, 737 is a medium-maturing hybrid with great yields and excellent standability. Its large seed aids in planting and offers a nice package that includes good emergence and disease tolerance.

1506 is a tall, robust hybrid with excellent standability and exceptional staygreen characteristics. This medium-late hybrid features outstanding emergence, seedling vigor, and heat and drought tolerance, making it a top performer under dryland or irrigated production.

Combining Biotype K resistance with high-yielding genetics, 627 is a widely adapted medium-early hybrid with excellent standability under a range of conditions. 627 features resistance to Biotypes C, E, I and K greenbugs to help protect yield. This is the new industry standard for medium-early hybrids.

A bronze hybrid with resistance to Biotypes C, E, I and K greenbugs, 697 combines top yields with the ability to adapt to a range of environments. This medium hybrid also features a very high level of resistance to downy mildew.

1G600 is a medium-early hybrid that produces bronze grain in a semi-compact head. It is very well adapted to both dryland and irrigated production practices. The larger planting seed size and excellent early vigor of 1G600 make it suitable for early planting into cooler soils. It has a wide north-to-south area of adaptation.

All Mycogen Seeds sorghum hybrids are available with Cruiser® seed-applied insecticide. Cruiser protects growers’ sorghum against a broad spectrum of pests, including chinch bug, seedcorn maggot, greenbug, yellow sugarcane aphid, wireworm and corn leaf aphid.

“This added early-season pest protection helps ensure uniform stands, consistent growth and the production of a high-quality crop,” adds Cannon.

In addition, all of Mycogen Seeds sorghum hybrids are treated with Concep® III seed safener, allowing the use of Dual® and Bicep® herbicides.

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