SmartStax PRO Technology is the first product with three modes of action for controlling corn rootworm, the billion-dollar bug.
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Channel® is offering SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology ‐
The latest defense against the billion-dollar bug, corn rootworm
THE REVIEWS ARE IN
Word from the field about SmartStax PRO with RNAi Technology performance
Built on the strong foundation of SmartStax® Technology, SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology introduces a third mode of action that offers improved corn rootworm control over a range of pressures. It’s the strongest defense* against corn rootworm with 3x the efficacy against the competition.*
*69 2021 & 2022 Bayer Trials in the corn belt (KS, CO, NE, IA, IL, ND, SD, OH, MN, & WI) in Low to very high CRW pressure environments (as shown by a Node Injury Score on 0-3 scale 0.5-3.0 in the non-CRW traited check) vs SmartStax® RIB Complete® Corn Blend, Agrisure Duracade® E-Z Refuge®, and Qrome® products in the 95-115 RM range with comparable trait packages.
Hear what seventh-generation farmers Derek and Doug Martin think about SmartStax PRO Technology
We know growing products like SmartStax PRO will help us keep this farm viable and have the chance to make it available to the next generation
SmartStax PRO Technology is different in three key ways
It has a RNAi-based mode of action that works by stopping the production of a specific protein vital to the corn rootworm’s survival.
It protects against above- and below-ground pests. That includes corn borer, fall armyworm, black cutworm and corn earworm.
SEE RNAI TECHNOLOGY AT WORK
Because RNAi Technology works differently than insecticide or Bt traits, it can increase your corn’s ability to defend itself against corn rootworm. Click to see SmartStax PRO with RNAi Technology in action.
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*This product is not currently available for commercial sale or commercial planting. Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. The information presented herein is provided for educational purposes only, and is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell.
Bayer is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Bayer products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Bayer’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship.
VT4PRO™ with RNAi Technology corn products are expected to be commercially available for the 2024 growing season.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your seed brand representative for the registration status in your state.
B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your seed brand representative for the registration status in your state.
IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete® corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.
IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: Certain products are sold as RIB Complete® corn blend products, and do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. Products sold without refuge in the bag (non-RIB Complete) require the planting of a structured refuge. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.
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