Guelph, Ontario, Canada
March 16, 2009
Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc has announced the
launch of the ‘Foundation Acre – No Field Left Behind™ ’
website. The new website is an educational tool that will help
corn growers maximize yields by utilizing the Foundation Acre
approach – a technique that involves the application of
Primextra® II Magnum® to prevent weeds during the early stages
of the corn seedlings development.
The Foundation Acre is based on the revolutionary research
conducted by Dr. Clarence Swanton, Professor in the Department
of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph, which shows
that corn seedlings can detect the presence of weeds immediately
upon emergence, and the perceived competition can alter the
crop’s growth pattern, directly impacting yield.
“Dr. Swanton’s research proves that early weed prevention is
important for healthy corn production and should be part of a
comprehensive yield management program,” says Nathan Klages,
Crop Manager, Horticulture Corn and Bean with Syngenta Crop
Protection Canada, Inc. “The Foundation Acre website provides
growers with the information they need to help maximize their
yields by preventing weeds that can prohibit the crop’s optimal
development.”
The new Foundation Acre website provides growers with the most
recent information about Dr. Swanton’s research including
interviews with Dr. Swanton, testimonials from corn growers who
have maximized their yields by using the Foundation Acre and
recommendations for applying the Foundation Acre on your farm.
Foundation Acre is part of the new Syngenta ‘No Field Left
Behind’ marketing campaign aimed at educating growers in Eastern
Canada about the best practices for corn production.
For more information, please visit the Foundation Acre- No Field
Left Behind website at www.foundationacre.ca.
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