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IS TRECEPTA® TECHNOLOGY RIGHT FOR YOU?

Farmers battling corn-feeding insects have relied on Trecepta® technology to protect their plants. With any technology though, you may have questions. Find the answers here and see if Trecepta technology is right for you. WHY IS GOOD GRAIN QUALITY IMPORTANT? A good crop doesn’t always come down to just yield. The better grain quality you […]

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Who should consider Trecepta?

If you farm in an area that’s vulnerable to western bean cutworm or corn earworm, hear how Trecepta® Technology could protect your operation.

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Why would you plant Trecepta in Texas?

Trecepta® Technology protects your corn crop from a wide range of above-ground pests. And in the south where earworm pressure is high, it’s crucial.

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Why did you choose to plant SmartStax® corn?

In an area impacted by corn rootworm, SmartStax® technology helps give farmers the best opportunity for increased yield potential.

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NOT ALL formulations of dicamba, glyphosate or glufosinate are approved for in-crop use with cotton with XtendFlex® Technology. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans or cotton with XtendFlex® Technology.

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