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July 22, 2010

Is the realitive yield increase of Genuity Soybeans maintained with a shorter then recomended growing period due to double cropping after winter wheat? I am in Kent County, Ontairo, Canada where we have about 3300 CHU.

All of our Genuity soybean trials were conducted in normal cropping season, , where soybeans are typically planted in May and harvested in September.



June 10, 2010

How do I know if I’m eligible to participate in the new Biotech Yield Assurance program?

This new BYA offering will be available in four pilot states including Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and Minnesota* for 2011



May 3, 2010

What is the complete insect spectrum of the Genuity™ VT3 PRO™ trait?

Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™ protects from above ground pests including European/Southwestern Corn Borer, Corn Earworm, Fall Armyworm...



May 3, 2010

I want to start with three acres of field corn. What is needed next? Do I fertilize now or after emergence? Which type of your corn seed to plant in Piedmont type soil? When to plant?

The type of corn to plant on that soil type will depend on the local climate conditions...



May 3, 2010

Agrisure Viptera has just been deregulated by the USDA. Is grain containing this new trait accepted in key corn export markets?

No, Syngenta has not yet secured all the key import foreign market approvals.



May 2, 2010

Does Agrisure Viptera control European Corn Borer and Corn Rootworm?

No, Agrisure Viptera will need to be stacked with other traits to control those insects.



May 2, 2010

What is the difference between Genuity® SmartStax™ and Optimum® AcreMax1™?

Genuity® SmartStax™ is a multiple modes of action product for corn rootworm and corn borer. Optimum® AcreMax1™ is only a single mode of action product.



April 14, 2010

How is Genuity™ SmartStax™ compared to the new technology that is coming from Syngenta - Viptera™?

We are not able to directly compare Genuity™ Smartstax™ to Syngenta’s Viptera technology due to the fact it is still undergoing regulatory approvals...



March 31, 2010

Where do we find Genuity™ traits in Mexico?

Currently Genuity™ Traits are only available for farmers in the US and Canadian markets...



March 29, 2010

Explain how Pioneer's AYT compares to Monsanto's Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield® technology.

This is an apples to oranges comparison. AYT is the name Pioneer has given their molecular breeding program. Molecular breeding is not a new technology.



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