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Farmers in the Southern U.S. are planting Monsanto's advanced new corn technology

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St. Louis, Missouri
May 8, 2009

Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™ offers improved grain quality, higher yield potential

A select group of Southern farmers are getting an advance look at Monsanto’s new Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™ corn technology this season.

While the new second-generation technology won’t be broadly introduced until 2010, between 100 and 200 farmers across the South are participating this season in a limited commercial demonstration of Genuity™ VT Triple PRO, which provides the industry’s first-ever dual modes of action for controlling above-ground insects.

The technology offers higher yield potential as well as improved grain quality through superior control of ear-feeding insects, which can result in reduced levels of mycotoxins.

“Genuity™ VT Triple PRO provides broad-spectrum insect protection against target pests, including corn borer, while adding two previously uncontrolled pests – corn earworm and fall armyworm,” explained Andrew Duff, Corn Traits Marketing Manager for Monsanto. “This next-generation technology sets a new standard for consistency, as well as enhanced durability and reduced potential for insect resistance.”

In addition, because of its dual modes of action, Genuity™ VT Triple PRO has been approved for a reduction in the refuge requirement for corn borer in the South from 50 percent to 20 percent. This means farmers can protect more of their acres with higher yielding Genuity™ VT Triple PRO compared with non-Bt corn hybrids.

Duff said farmers participating in the limited commercial demonstration were selected based on their interest in trying new technologies. They will scout their fields this summer for corn earworm, send kernel samples to Monsanto for grain quality analysis and provide yield data at harvest.

Participating farmers are planting small demonstration plots of the new triple-stack technology in DEKALB® brand products. In addition to above- and below-ground insect control, the technology also provides the Roundup Ready® 2 weed control trait. “We’re suggesting they split their planters between Genuity™ VT Triple PRO and corn products containing first-generation insect traits in order to evaluate how the technologies perform,” Duff explained.

According to Chism Craig, Monsanto Technology Development Manager, the new product performed well in field trials conducted by Monsanto last season. “We not only saw great protection against the pests that were previously controlled, but we also saw very good ear protection against corn earworm and saw a reduced level
of mycotoxins and fewer aflatoxins,” he noted.

Farmers Excited About New Technology

South Texas farmer Samuel Sparks participated in Genuity™ VT Triple PRO test plots in 2008 and is also involved in the 2009 commercial demonstration program. “As a VT Triple PRO grower last year, I’ve seen the benefits of the new technology up close,” Sparks said. “I could immediately see the difference. It produces more yield and we don’t have to worry about insect and weed control as much. Plus, the refuge reduction will benefit everyone. We’re always looking for something new to try that will increase profitability, and I look forward to growing more Genuity™ VT Triple PRO in the future.”

Another participant, North Carolina farmer Clifton Paul, is also enthusiastic about Genuity™ VT Triple PRO. “We had a test plot last year and it showed improved yield and insect control compared to competitive products,” said Paul, of Grantsboro, N.C. He added that he likes to be on the forefront of new technology. “It’s not hard to see how it benefits you. It’s the direction the industry is going.”

Ty Parker, Monsanto Local Field Advisor in western Tennessee, is working with a group of his farmer customers who are planting the new technology for the first time. “This is an opportunity for them to get a first-hand look at Genuity™ VT Triple PRO before it is out in the field on a large scale,” he said. “Participating in the demonstration plots will allow them to see how this technology can be utilized on their farm so they can gain the maximum benefits from it through faster adoption.”

Genuity™ VT Triple PRO will be introduced across the South for the 2010 growing season. For additional information about this technology, or Monsanto’s entire Genuity™ family of traits, visit www.Genuity.com.

Monsanto Company is a leading 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. To learn more about our business and our commitments, please visit http://www.monsanto.com.

Monsanto Company is a member of BIO’s Excellence Through Stewardship(SM) (ETS) Initiative. This product has been commercialized in compliance with the ETS and Monsanto Product Launch Stewardship policies, after meeting applicable regulatory requirements in key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product 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. Monsanto encourages growers to talk to their product or grain handler or purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship(SM) is a service mark of Biotechnology Industry Organization. B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS and follow grain marketing and insect resistance management requirements. 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 tolerant to glyphosate. IMPORTANT: Grain Marketing and Seed Availability: VT Triple PRO™ has received the necessary approvals in the United States, however, as of May 2009, approvals have not been received in all major corn export markets. VT Triple PRO™ seed will only be available as part of a commercial demonstration program that includes grain marketing stewardship requirements. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Consult with your seed representative for current stewardship information. DEKALB® is a registered trademark of DeKalb Genetics Corporation. Genuity™, Roundup®, Roundup Ready®, and VT Triple PRO™ are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.

 

 

 

 

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