Corn Trait Technology

Schlessman Seed Company provides you with "Performance Genetics™" in a wide maturity range with many trait and trait stack options. Read below to find out how traited "Performance Genetics" can fit your farm management practices.

Roundup Ready® Corn 2

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Roundup Ready® Corn 2 Hybrids are genetically improved to tolerate applications of Monsanto's Roundup PowerMAX® herbicide. This system gives growers many options for superior long season weed control.

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VT Double PRO® RIB Complete® Corn Blend

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VT Double PRO® has enhanced double protein corn borer trait and the convenience of Roundup Ready® 2 Technology. RIB Complete® has the added value of your refuge being built-in. No more planning out refuge acres, and calculation of refuge units.

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PowerCore® Enlist® Refuge Advanced®

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PowerCore® Enlist® Refuge Advanced® corn blend has 3 leading modes of action against above ground pests, and 4 different options for weed control

This trait technology has modes of action for European corn borer, Fall army worm, Southwetern corn borer, and Black cutworm.

You also have the flexibility to use glyphosate, glufosinate, Enlist®, and labeled -fop herbicides according to label directions.

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Agrisure® GT

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The Agrisure® GT trait provides tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides. This hybrid is an excellent option for refuge acres in a structured refuge operation.

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Agrisure Artesian® GTA

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The Agrisure Artesian® GTA trait stack brings together an elite hybrid, which converts water to grain more efficiently than other hybrids, with tolerance to in-crop applications of glyphosate-based herbicides—resulting in season-long water optimization, and more consistent production and profit potential. This hybrid is an excellent option for refuge acres in a structured refuge field.

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Agrisure® Above

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The Agrisure® Above trait stack offers the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend featuring multiple modes of action against corn borer, as well as suppression of ear-feeding insects. The Agrisure® Above trait stack is ideal in areas where corn rootworm management is not a primary concern.

Important: Always read and follow label and bag tag instructions; only those labeled as tolerant to glufosinate may be sprayed with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides.

Pests controlled: European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, black cutworm, southern cornstalk borer, lesser cornstalk borer and sugarcane borer.

Pests suppressed: Corn earworm, western bean cutworm, fall armyworm and common stalk borer.

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Viptera®

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The Viptera® trait stack offers the most comprehensive above-ground insect control with control of ear-feeding insects, multiple modes of action against key aboveground insects and the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend. It is ideal in areas where corn rootworm management is not a primary concern. The Viptera™ trait stack features the only trait technology available today that effectively controls western bean cutworm to help protect genetic yield potential.

Important: Always read and follow label and bag tag instructions; only those labeled as tolerant to glufosinate may be sprayed with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides.

Pests controlled: European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, corn earworm, western bean cutworm, black cutworm, dingy cutworm, fall armyworm, true armyworm, beet armyworm, common stalk borer, southern cornstalk borer, lesser cornstalk borer and sugarcane borer.

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Viptera™Z3

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The Viptera™Z3 trait stack offers the most comprehensive above-ground insect control, with three modes of action on key broad lepidopteran pests and three modes of action on corn borer. It reduces the need for scouting and treatments and is a good fit for geographies where corn rootworm is not a concern. The Viptera™Z3 trait stack features the only trait technology available today that effectively controls western bean cutworm to help protect genetic yield potential and includes the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend.

Important: Always read and follow label and bag tag instructions; only those labeled as tolerant to glufosinate may be sprayed with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides.

Pests controlled: European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, corn earworm, western bean cutworm, black cutworm, dingy cutworm, fall armyworm, true armyworm, beet armyworm, common stalk borer, southern cornstalk borer, lesser cornstalk borer and sugarcane borer.

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Duracade®

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The Duracade® trait stack provides multiple modes of action against corn rootworm and corn borer, as well as suppression of ear-feeding insects. This trait stack includes a novel, alternate mode of action to help preserve trait durability and delay insect adaptation for long-term field health, and the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend.

Important: Always read and follow label and bag tag instructions; only those labeled as tolerant to glufosinate may be sprayed with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides.

Pests controlled: European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, black cutworm, beet armyworm, southern cornstalk borer, lesser cornstalk borer, sugarcane borer, western corn rootworm, northern corn rootworm and Mexican corn rootworm.

Pests suppressed: Corn earworm, western bean cutworm, fall armyworm and common stalk borer.

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DuracadeViptera™

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The DuracadeViptera™ trait stack is the industry’s most comprehensive solution for proactively protecting yield potential and field health. It combines the power of Duracade and Viptera to control 16 damaging above- and below-ground pests, more than any competitive trait stack, while offering the convenience of an integrated E-Z Refuge® seed blend. Its novel, alternate modes of action, including a unique mode of action that demonstrates strong performance against corn rootworm, help preserve trait durability and delay insect adaptation for long-term field health.

Important: Always read and follow label and bag tag instructions; only those labeled as tolerant to glufosinate may be sprayed with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides.

Pests controlled: European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, corn earworm, western bean cutworm, black cutworm, dingy cutworm, fall armyworm, true armyworm, beet armyworm, common stalk borer, southern cornstalk borer, lesser cornstalk borer, sugarcane borer, western corn rootworm, northern corn rootworm, and Mexican corn rootworm.


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