LG Seeds, Inc. announces the addition of 11 new corn hybrids, 13 new soybean varieties, and a new alfalfa variety for the 2004/2005 planting season. In addition, several new trait versions of our top-yielding hybrids, such as LG2540, LG2533 and LG2622, are available this year. We offer a broad range of traits to give you the best opportunity to get the most profitable product for your operation. Like Roundup® Ready, Yieldgard® Corn Borer, Yieldgard Rootworm, Clearfield®, Liberty Link®, as well as stacked traits such as Yieldgard Corn Borer/Yieldgard Rootworm, Yieldgard Rootworm/Roundup Ready, Yieldgard Corn Borer/Roundup Ready and Yieldgard Corn Borer/Clearfield.

Also for 2005, the proven formulations of both SuperKote® corn and No-Till SuperKote® soybeans have been improved and the value of both products increased.  The new formulations provide additional seed and seedling protection from yield robbing diseases and can add dollars to your bottom-line. The “Poncho™ Powered” SuperKote has proven to boost yield 8.4 b/a over unprotected seed. And our new disease protection package improves yields up to 8% over our previous formulation.

At LG Seeds, our advanced hybrid technology comes from one of the world’s largest research programs. And our hybrids perform – year after year, with better stands, higher yields, and more profit-per-acre for your farm. The AgReliant Genetics research program provides LG Seeds the resources to remain on the leading edge of hybrid development, guaranteeing, in turn, a continuous flow of superior products. Our worldwide network of more than 30 corn-breeding stations lets us access the largest corn germplasm base in the world. In fact, in the Midwest and Canada alone, we have 11 breeding stations evaluating 30,000 new hybrid combinations a year at more than 500 plot locations. If you haven’t taken a look at LG Seeds, now is the time to let us show you why we are “First In The Field”.

NEW CORN HYBRIDS FOR 2005:

LG2494
RM: 101
Loaded with excellent agronomics and high yield potential. A medium stature hybrid with medium-low ear placement and is an attractive hybrid with ears that fill the cob.

LG2494RR
RM: 101
A medium tall hybrid with medium low ear placement. Has  excellent yield potential in fertile, well-drained soils. It also has exceptional heat and drought tolerance in stressful environments.

LG2494LL
RM: 101
LG2494LL has excellent yield potential in fertile well-drained soils.  It also has exceptional heat and drought tolerance in stressful environments. Resistant to Liberty™ herbicide.

LG2536
RM: 105
LG2536 is a healthy and vigorous hybrid that responds well in sandy loams and heavy lakebed soils. It is medium tall in height with long flex ears. Clean harvest appearance in the fall.

LG2536RW
RM: 105
The YieldGard® corn rootworm version of LG2536, it is medium in height with long flex ears and a pink cob. Grain drydown is excellent with a clean harvest appearance.

LG2607BT
RM: 110
Medium-tall plants with very good health and stress tolerance. Grain is high quality and very good test weight. Erect dark green leaves are produced on healthy stalks with girthy ears.

LG2586
RM:  111
LG2586 is an impressive hybrid with exceptional yield potential and good health. Has medium-tall height and medium ear placement. A large, flex ear is produced with deep kernels.

LG2603W
RM: 112
LG2603W exceeds standards set by the grain processing industry for wet and dry milling operations. LG2603W is a competitive, high yielding hybrid with semi-flex ears at medium height.

LG2619BTRR
RM: 113
Large, aggressive hybrid with the stack of YieldGard® Corn Borer/Roundup Ready® genes. Girthy flex ear with deep kernels has good husk cover. Has the stature to be used for silage.

LG2633BT
RM: 113
LG2633Bt is a taller, impressive hybrid with excellent roots and stalks. Large flex ears with exceptional girth are produced at medium height. A dual purpose hybrid, furnishing good silage tonnage.

LG2691CL
RM: 116
LG2691CL is a tall and tough hybrid for that tolerates heat and stress. Ears are prominent and blocky with good flex.  Leaves are wide and an attractive dark green color.

NEW SOYBEAN VARIETIES FOR 2005:

C0770RR
Maturity: 0.7
Strong yields have been observed form C0770RR over the last two years. Plants are very tall with a moderately thin-line profile. Clusters of pods are produced at each node. The line has been at the top of yield trials in both high and low yield environments.

C1212RR
Maturity: 1.2
C1212RR is a high yielding, very offensive line that has height and a moderate plant profile. If you are looking for a horse for yield, you have found it here.

C1664RR
Maturity: 1.6
C1664RR is a big, tall, tough line. A complete package of defense and offense, the line is an excellent choice for Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The variety stands out in both high and low yielding environments.

C1920NRR
Maturity: 1.9
C1920NRR has medium height and good standability. The line is a complete package of disease protection and higher yields. In addition, higher oil levels are found in the seed produced.  The line is a "go anywhere" line in terms of its adaptation.

C2655RR
Maturity: 2.6
C2655RR offers superior yields in a great standing, moderately tall mid-Group II variety with excellent branching. The soybean is ideally suited for planting in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois due the uniqueness of its Phytophthora Root Rot protection.

C2669RR
Maturity: 2.6
C2669RR offers superior yields, is a great standing, moderately tall mid-Group II variety with short side branches, and is ideally suited for the central corn belt and west.

C2777NRR
Maturity: 2.7
There is no higher yielding line in this maturity bracket. C2777NRR is beautiful looking variety with clusters of pods at each node. Upright branching with superior emergence, a powerful disease package, superior standability, and a yield performance topping all Dekalb, Pioneer, Asgrow and Syngenta checks in research plots during 2003.

C2820RR
Maturity: 2.8
C2820RR furnishes strong consistent yields in the field and maintains good height under stress. Related to LG Seeds' very dominant C9284RR, this line fits well into any crop management system and adapts well on all soil types.

C3031RR
Maturity: 3.0
C3031RR updates the early Group III line-up with more yield. This tall, rugged, moderately bushy line has the height needed for tight soils and stress soils. Spectacular yield results have been obtained in Ohio, Indiana, western Iowa and Nebraska.

C3540
Maturity: 3.5
Dominant yields are found with this new conventional release.  C3540 has a medium plant profile, super eye appeal at harvest and will flat out yield.

C4040STS
Maturity: 4.0
C4040STS is a moderately tall with a moderately branching profile. This STS variety compliments C4344N with its tawny-tan look, higher protein and good seed size. Higher protein should aid in acceptance by exporters.

C4343NRR
Maturity: 4.3
C4343NRR is a sensational, tall, tough, resilient line. This golden line has been the highest yielding variety in every breakout we've run in this maturity.

C4910NRR
Maturity: 4.9
C4910NRR is a dominant yielding late Group IV variety. Excellent consistency across varied environments is found with this moderately tall line.

NEW ALFALFA VARIETY FOR 2005:

eXceed
Experience the StandFast™ trait in this new variety. Standability has been extended to late bud stage versus pre-bud stage for current alfalfas and features up to 30% faster recovery after harvest than today’s fastest dormant varieties. eXceed adds an extra two to three inches of growth the first 21 days after harvest, allowing aggressive producers to maximize yield.