Pioneer Hi-Bred introduced the first "in-the-bag" seed refuge system to farmers during the Commodity Classic.
Optimum AcreMax is the new insect protection system which will provide corn growers with improved productivity by increasing the number of acres farmers can plant to the industry's most advanced insect control options.
"Pioneer is using innovation and science, the strongest traits in the industry, to give U.S. growers a superior solution to protect crops from yield-robbing insect damage," said Frank Ross, vice president of North American Operations for Pioneer. "For the first time, farmers will be able to plant all their acres with a single product that satisfies refuge requirements."
Pioneer plans to launch the first phase of the system , Optimum AcreMax 1 insect protection in 2009, pending regulatory approval. The product will combine above and below ground problems with corn rootworms, corn borers, western bean cutworms and black cutworms.
"By being able to reduce refuge and maximize yields, we hope to provide growers with another product to maximize profits," said Ross.
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