Ft. Branch, Indiana
August 8, 2008
Hundreds of local growers are
expected to attend one of the state’s largest field
demonstration days hosted by
Beck’s Hybrids August
14, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees will have a
chance to tour Beck's Practical Farm Research™ plots and learn
more about the latest corn hybrids and technologies and hear
from Sonny and Scott Beck on the latest trends in the seed
industry.
The highlight of Beck’s Hybrids Southern Field Show is the
Stress Mitigation Tent featuring Monsanto’s new YieldGard® VT
Triple technology side by side with other insect-control
options. YieldGard VT Triple is the next generation of
YieldGard® in-plant insect-control technology. The advanced
science involves a more precise gene insertion process, known as
Vector Stacked Transformation, or VecTran™, to create
stacked-trait hybrids. The result is improved consistency, even
better insect control and higher yield potential than the first
generation of YieldGard products. For more information about
YieldGard VT Triple technology, visit
www.YieldGardVT.com.
The Stress Mitigation tent measures 40 by 66 feet and is
designed to simulate drought-like conditions and measure corn
root performance and insect control under extremely dry
conditions. The tent has a clear vinyl top so that the plants
can receive sunlight and heat, but remain sheltered from
rainfall. As part of the test, the plot is artificially infested
with corn rootworm larvae to test YieldGard VT Triple
performance under environmental and pest stress situations.
“This is a good opportunity for farmers to see first hand how
products utilizing the YieldGard VT Triple technology are
performing this season” said Sonny Beck, president of Beck’s
Hybrids.
For more information about Becks Hybrids Southern Field Show,
visit www.beckshybrids.com
or contact customer service at 1-800-YES-BECK.
Always follow grain marketing and insect resistance
management requirements, and read and follow pesticide label
directions. 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 glyphosate tolerant. YieldGard products
are not yet registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto
representative for the registration status in your state.
YieldGard®, YieldGard VT™, YieldGard VT Triple™, Roundup® and
Roundup Ready® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. |
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