Latham Offers More Refuge Hybrids for 2013 Planting

Posted By John Latham, President

In early September, the EPA gave final approval for Genuity® VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete®.  Genuity VT3 PRO has been our top-selling trait, so we’re excited that it will now be much easier for farmers planting these hybrids to comply with refuge requirements.

Latham® hybrids with VT Triple PRO RIB Complete offers farmers dual modes-of-action for protection against above-ground insects, a single mode-of-action for corn rootworm protection and herbicide tolerance. Plus, it’s extremely convenient as the single-bag solution is a blend of 90% VT Triple Pro with 10% of the corn carrying the Roundup Ready trait.

Many farmers say they like simplicity of a single bag that has the refuge included, so we’re pleased to now offer three RIB Complete corn blend products:

  • Genuity® SmartStax® RIB Complete – a blend of 95% insect-protected and 5% refuge seed. It offers the broadest spectrum of protection against above- and below-ground insects, as well as herbicide tolerance. Latham® Hi-Tech Hybrids with SmartStax RIB Complete has dual modes of action for full-season rootworm control and is a good fit on corn-on-corn acres that can be associated with high corn rootworm infestations.
  • Genuity® VT Triple PRO® RIB Complete – a blend of 90% insect-protected and 10% refuge seed. It contains herbicide tolerance, a single mode of action for corn rootworm control and dual modes of action for above-ground insect protection – including corn earworm, fall armyworm and European and Southwestern corn borer. It’s a great fit in geographies experiencing low to moderate rootworm pressure.
  • Genuity® VT Double PRO® RIB Complete – a blend of 95% insect-protected and 5% refuge seed. It offers herbicide tolerance and dual modes of action for above-ground insect protection – including corn earworm, fall armyworm and European and Southwestern corn borer. It’s a great choice for fields that do not have corn rootworm pressure.
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