Garst’s Alfalfa 6417 Boasts Superior Disease Resistance
Latest alfalfa advancement delivers outstanding forage yield potential and excellent disease package
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Garst Awards 11 Farmers with Flex Fuel Pickup Trucks
Grand prizewinners of Garst’s BYG Sweepstakes receive one-year leases for Chevy Flex Fuel pickup trucks, 110 first-place winners receive $100 ethanol gift certificates
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Garst Adds 19 New Soybean Varieties
Garst recently announced the addition of 19 new NK Brand soybean varieties to its 2007 product lineup. Growers who plant NK Brand soybeans from Garst may qualify for risk management assurances.
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Garst Offers 18 ExtraEdge Hybrids for Ethanol Production
18 of Garst’s hybrids have earned the ExtraEdge qualification, which means these hybrids are especially suitable for dry grind ethanol production.
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Garst Customers Place High in 2006 NCGA Yield Contests
Twenty-six growers planting Garst brand corn hybrids won at the state or national level in the 2006 NCGA yield contests.
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Garst 5401 Places First in Kansas Sorghum Yield Contest
Haas Farms in Larned, Kan. recently placed first in the mulch-till non-irrigated division of the 2006 National Sorghum Yield and Management Contest for Kansas
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Garst Hosts Students from the World Food Prize Youth Inst.
Nearly 80 students learned more about the company’s research, plant breeding & equipment engineering expertise.
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FFA Chapters Earn Top Honors in Garst Competition
Garst awarded nearly $6,000 to seven FFA chapters that developed advertising and public relations campaigns.
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Garst Announces AgriEdge Grain Premium Program
New AgriEdge premium opportunity rewards growers who plant NK Brand Roundup Ready Soybeans.
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National FFA Leaders Visit Garst Headquarters
Garst hosted officers from the National FFA Organization recently as part of The Partnership Tour.
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Garst Is “Changing the Landscape.”
Garst’s new brand promise sums up its mission to be the most trusted, innovative supplier of seed technology.
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Drive Away In a Garst BYG Truck
Garst is taking a leadership role in developing corn products and technologies for biofuels.
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Find Competitive Financing and Payment Options from Garst
With three payment plans and five cash discount options, growers need look no further than Garst for 2007.
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’07 Alfalfa Delivers Exceptional Yield, High Feed Value
Garst’s 2007 alfalfa lineup delivers world-class genetics that provide exceptional forage yield potential as well as high feed value.
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Garst Announces Latest Soybean Lineup
For high yield potential and key defensive traits, there’s no better choice than the soybean lineup from Garst.
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Garst Releases Nine New Corn Hybrids for 2007
Garst is advancing nine new corn hybrids — eight with multiple traits — for the 2007 planting season.
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Garst Awards $25,000 in FFA Scholarships
25 students received a $1,000 scholarship from Garst through the National FFA Organization’s Collegiate Scholarship Prgm.
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Garst Announces New Theme for ’06 FFA Competition
Garst is again offering its unique classroom curriculum on marketing communications to FFA advisers.
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Garst Donates Laboratory Equipment to Iowa College
Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa, received valuable state-of-the-art laboratory equipment from Garst Seed Company.
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Garst 4512RR/N Tops S.C. Yield Contest
Johnny Houser of Bishopville, S.C. won top honors in the 2005 South Carolina Soybean Yield Contest with 4512RR/N
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Garst Agronomists Receive Intensive ASR Training
All 26 Garst agronomists recently received the most extensive hands-on training available to identify Asian soybean rust.
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AFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Group Tours Garst
More than 300 from American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Rancher program tours Garst headquarters.
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Garst 4212RR/STS/N Wins Virginia Soybean Yield Contest
John Davis of Port Royal, Va., achieved 77.49 bushels per acre with Garst 4212RR/STS/N.
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New Corn Hybrids with Agrisure™ CB/GT stacks, New Soybean Varieties Added
20 new corn hybrids and 8 new soybean varieties now available for 2006 planting.
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Garst 3712RR/N Takes Top Honors in Kansas
Two Kansas soybean growers won 1st and 2nd place honors in a statewide yield competition with Garst brand 3712RR/N.
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Garst Hybrids Place High in 2005 NCGA Yield Contest
24 farmers growing Garst® brand corn placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd with yields ranging from 138 to 284 bushels per acre
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Garst Awards Nearly $7,500 to Nine FFA Chapters
FFA chapters throughout the US entered Garst’s annual FFA Commercial Competition and 9 chapters came away winners.
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18 New Garst® Brand Soybean Varieties for 2006
Growers have a choice of 18 new Garst brand varieties for 2006.
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Garst Donates Seed Corn to Iraq
Garst donated seed corn to Iraqi farmers in an important humanitarian effort through the Amber Waves mission.
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Thirty-One New Corn Hybrids, Nine with AgrisureTM Traits
Garst is introducing 31 new corn hybrids, including nine with the Agrisure traits, for the 2006 growing season.
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Garst Celebrating its Past by Investing in Agriculture’s Future
Garst is donating $75,000 to the National FFA Collegiate Scholarship Program during the next three years.
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Financing Options Available from Garst
Garst is offering three competitive seed payment options...
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True Blue Customer Reward Program
Save money on seed and earn a chance to win 75 acres of free Garst seed corn...
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Win 75 Acres of Free Garst® Seed Corn
Garst is 75 years old and is saying thank you to customers by giving away free Garst seed…
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Garst Donates $12,000 to Nat'l FFA Collegiate Scholarship
Garst donated 12 - $1,000 scholarships to the FFA’s National Collegiate Scholarship Program...
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Announcing Second Annual FFA Commercial Competition
“Raising Leaders Through FFA — Cultivating Agriculture’s Future”. Find entry forms here...
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Bomgardner Wins PA Soybean Yield Contest with Garst
Charles Bomgardner placed first with Garst® brand 3535 RR/STS...
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Garst to Offer 24 New NK Brand Soybeans in 2005
Growers can select from a broad lineup of 77 Garst brand and 24 NK brand soybean products...
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Garst Introduces AgrisureTM CB Advantage in Two New Corn Hybrids for 2005
Garst will offer producers a key alternative with its new corn borer technology, Agrisure CB Advantage from Syngenta. The Agrisure CB Advantage trait provides season-long protection from European corn borer, Southwestern corn borer and Southern cornstalk borer.
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Kansas Producers Place First in Soybean Yield Contest with Garst Seed
Three Kansas producers recently placed first in a state yield competition with Garst® brand soybean varieties. The yields ranged from 59.24 to 88.33 bushels per acre
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Garst Agronomist Receives National Recognition From American Farm Bureau
Charles Scovill, a Garst agronomist and Michigan farmer receives national recognition with American Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Excellence in Agriculture Award.
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Garst Brand Hybrids Place High in the NCGA Corn Yield Contest
Fifteen growers planting Garst® brand hybrids received top honors in the 2004 National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Yield Contest. In the competition, Garst hybrids yielded between 172.4 to 320.2 bushels per acre.
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Garst Offering the YieldGard Plus Technology for 2005
Garst recently introduced 16 additional corn hybrids, including four that contain the YieldGard® Plus technology, for the 2005 growing season. The latest hybrid advancements are in addition to 35 new hybrids that Garst introduced earlier.
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Garst Introduces Two New Offerings – CruiserMaxx Pak Seed Treatment on Soybeans and the Bean Counter Bonus Program
Growers planting Garst brand soybeans treated with CruiserMaxx Pak seed treatment will achieve unmatched early-season protection from insects and diseases, while realizing significant savings through the new Bean Counter Bonus Program.
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Garst To Offer Cruiser ExtremeTM Pak and Cruiser ExtremeTM Pak CRW
For the 2005 growing season, growers will have four seed-applied insecticide choices from Garst Seed Company. Cruiser ExtremeTM Pak and Cruiser ExtremeTM Pak CRW are the newest seed treatments available from Garst.
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FFA Chapters Awarded Nearly $7,500 in Garst’s Commercial Competition
Nearly 30 FFA chapters submitted entries in Garst Seed Company’s annual “Agriculture, the Fuel for America” commercial competition. Nine FFA chapters from six states received nearly $7,5000 for their winning advertising entries.
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Garst Agronomist Rick Henley Knows Indiana
Rick Henley brings extensive agronomic expertise to growers throughout Indiana. Whether it’s questions on disease or insect challenges or which products will perform the best on particular soils, Rick has the answers. Click here for more information on Rick Henley, Garst agronomist for central and southern Indiana.
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Garst Offering Multiple Payment Options for 2005 Seed Purchases
Producers will find competitive financing and cash discount rates that will help them save money on their Garst seed costs for the 2005 growing season. The company is offering several attractive payment options. (cont’d.)
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Poncho® 250 and Poncho® 1250 - Seed-Applied Insect Protection for High Value Seed Corn
Garst® is again offering Poncho®, a premier seed-applied insecticide, on select products for the upcoming growing season. Available in two rates from Garst, Poncho® 250 and Poncho® 1250 control several early season pests that reduce plant stands and lower your crop’s yield potential. Not only will Poncho help protect your seed investment, it offers unbeatable convenience compared to traditional insecticides. These treatments are uniformly applied with precision by Garst to every seed, every time to provide consistent seed and seedling protection in the field. (cont’d.)
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Agronomic Learning Center Launched
For in-depth information on a variety of topics ranging from corn silage production to insect resistance management, visit Garst’s new Learning Center, which can be found under the Agronomics section. The Learning Center provides information in an easy to use self-study format. (cont’d.)
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“KNOW BEFORE YOU GROW” – Resistance Management Learning Tool
Bt hybrids continue to be an important weapon in the annual battle against corn borers. Today, Bt hybrids also mean corn rootworm resistant corn hybrids. Regardless of which Bt hybrids you are planting, resistance management is critical to the continued success and long-term viability of Bt hybrids and guarding against resistance is everyone’s responsibility. The Insect Resistance Management Learning Center (IRMLC) is a web-based tool developed by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) to address the need for standardized, comprehensive training on the principles of Insect Resistance Management (IRM). The IRMLC allows corn growers to access training on several topics, including IRM, Compliance Assurance Program (CAP), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Corn Borer, and Corn Rootworm. Within each section, users of the IRMLC must complete a series of questions to demonstrate their knowledge. Upon satisfactory completion, the user can print out a certificate of completion. Click on the site below to test your knowledge!
www.ncga.com/biotechnology/IRMCenter/index.htm
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Iowa Agronomists Complete Training on Asian Soybean Rust
Asian soybean rust hasn’t reached the United States yet but experts believe this costly disease will eventually move north from South America. Iowa agronomists for Garst Seed Company recently completed training on Asian soybean rust so they can help growers be better prepared for this disease. (cont’d.)
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Garst Announces “Agriculture, the Fuel for America” FFA Competition
FFA students have the opportunity to tell consumers what agriculture means to them and the significant role it plays in the U.S. economy through Garst Seed Company’s “Agriculture, the Fuel for America” commercial competition. FFA chapters can participate in the free competition by sending an email to askgarst@garstseedco.com. Prizes will be awarded and the winning entries from this year’s competition will be on display at the 2004 Annual FFA Convention.
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Agronomy Spotlight: Robert Prince Joins Garst as Area Agronomist
Garst recently expanded its agronomy team by hiring Robert Prince as an area agronomist covering Louisiana and eastern Texas. Prince brings extensive knowledge on corn, cotton, soybean and grain sorghum production to the company. (cont’d.)
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Garst Graduates Seven from ASTA Management Academy
Seven representatives from Garst Seed Company graduated from the American Seed Trade Association's Management Academy. The program focuses on courses in finance, marketing, human resource management and strategic planning. (con't...)
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Garst Agronomists Find SWCB in Ohio
Through field scouting, Garst agronomists recently identified southwestern corn borer (SWCB) larvae in two counties in southwest Ohio. Common in the Southwest, this pest has migrated into other areas. Similar in biology to the European corn borer (ECB), the SWCB is more aggressive and difficult to control and potentially can cause more damage than ECB. There are several management strategies that have proven valuable in fighting this pest. (cont’d.)
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Growers Planting Garst Hybrids Honored in NCGA Yield Contest
Twelve growers planting Garst brand corn hybrids recently were honored in the 2003 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest. These growers either placed first or second in their state competition. (cont’d.)
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AGRONOMY SPOTLIGHT: Todd Thumma Named Area Agronomist for Northern Illinois
Garst Seed Company has named Todd Thumma area agronomist for northern Illinois. A certified crop advisor, Thumma brings more than 11 years of experience in the ag retail industry to his new position. (cont’d.)
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AGRONOMY SPOTLIGHT: Agronomist Al Hoggard Helps Develop Products for Southern Growers
Growers in the Southeast can rely on Al Hoggard to recommend the best products for their land. In addition to having expertise in the development and placement of corn and soybean products adapted to the Southeast, he also specializes in crop diseases and soil fertility issues. Click here for more information on Al Hoggard, Garst agronomist, for the Southeast.
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AGRONOMY SPOTLIGHT: Agronomist Lonne Fry Knows West Central Illinois
Growers in west central Illinois turn to Lonne Fry for answers about stewardship and the promotion of environmentally safe farming practices. Click here for more information on Lonne Fry, Garst agronomist for west central Illinois.
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Foresman Takes Fourth at National Corn Husking Competition
As a child growing up on a farm near Monteith, Iowa, Dorothy Foresman’s corn husking ability was recognized solely for the contribution it made to her family’s harvest. Nearly 80 years later, using the same peg she used as a small girl to swipe the ear from the stalk, Foresman now receives plaques, lots of congratulatory hugs and kisses and even national recognition for her corn husking talent. Click here for more details.
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ELITE SEED DESERVES QUALITY PROTECTION: GARST OFFERS PONCHO™ ON CORN
Garst Seed Company is giving its growers the option to protect their elite Garst seed corn with Poncho™ seed applied insecticide (SAI) for 2004. Garst will also participate in Gustafson’s “Try 10 Free Program.” For more details about Poncho™ SAI click here.
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National FFA Officers Visit Garst’s Slater Facility
Garst personnel from the Slater, Iowa facility recently hosted two National FFA Officers as part of the FFA organization’s Business and Industry Visit program. Click here for more details.
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Visit the Garst booth at the 75th Annual National FFA Convention!
Thousands of FFA students from across the country will gather in Louisville, KY October 28th through the 31st for the 75th Annual National FFA Convention. Garst Seed Company will be in attendance at the career show, giving students and instructors the opportunity to learn more about Garst Seed Company and its new “What U.S. Agriculture Brings To The Table” program for FFA chapters. The winning ads from this year’s competition will be on display at the show. Stop by the Garst booth (#908907) and check out what’s new with Blue!
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GARST HELPS OFFER A TASTE OF HOME TO TROOPS
In August, Garst joined efforts with several other Iowa companies to send a taste of home to troops serving our country in Baghdad. Click here to read more about Operation Sweet Corn’s success!
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The Velvet Coat of Seed Treatment: Garst offers ProCoat® for Soybeans
Growers give comment on their success with ProCoat® treated soybeans. Find out more about Garst’s blue bean seed treatment that yields!
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Garst offers a new group of recruits to fight corn rootworm in 2004
Garst will offer growers an impressive new line-up of YieldGard Corn Rootworm products for 2004. To find out more about the eight new CRW products click here.
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Garst Announces New Corn Hybrids for 2004
There has been an evolution at Garst Seed Company over the past two years. Only the best products are brought on board and release to growers. For 2004, Garst is offering 12 of these new high performance hybrids to growers.
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Garst Launches New Web Site
Garst Seed Company launches an all-new, user-friendly website. This new site features many of the same features and functions of the previous site, but in a much more user-friendly and easy to navigate format. Be sure and check out the new and improved “Products” section for the latest information on top-performing corn, soybean, sorghum, sunflower and alfalfa seed products.
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Garst Announces Penland as Specialty Product Manager
Gene Kassmeyer, Crop Product Manager at Garst Seed Company, announces the addition of Dennis Penland as Specialty Products Manager. Penland will be responsible for the marketing of Garst’s specialty corn products as well as market development for specialty grains.
“We are very happy to have Dennis on staff. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from the seed industry as well as the wet-milling industry. His extensive knowledge of specialty grain characteristics and knowledge of the specialty grains industry will help advance Garst’s marketing efforts and provide processors with the information they need,” said Kassmeyer. (cont’d…)
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Test-Drive Garst’s Latest Alfalfa Models: 6400HT, 6325, 6415, 6530
Hoof and tire traffic pose little threat to the new 6400HT alfalfa from Garst Seed Company. This new high-traffic variety is sure to be a winner for growers from the north to the south. 6400HT has been developed under actual traffic trials, which makes it well adapted to conditions it will face. Garst offered a small amount of the seed for the 2003 planting season but plans to launch the product full force for 2004. (cont’d…)
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Garst Seed Company Takes “Home Field” At Farm Progress Show
The largest outdoor farm show in the country is rolling into Alleman, Iowa, Tuesday, just a few miles from Garst Seed Company’s corporate and research headquarters in Slater, Iowa. Although “America’s Premier Farm Show” has made its way to Iowa in the past, this is the first time since 1987 the three-day event will be held in central Iowa. That allows Garst Seed Company the opportunity to welcome thousands of Farm Progress Show visitors to the land it calls home.(cont'd...)
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FIELD OF DREAMS
Garst Seed Company and Left & Center Field of Dreams officials announce this year’s corn maze design will be the Farm Safety 4 Just Kids logo in honor of the organization’s 15th anniversary. "Farm Safety 4 Just Kids is honored to have the corn maze created in our logo,” said Marilyn Adams, president and founder of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. “It has been through the generosity and support of sponsors like Garst Seed Company and Left & Center Field of Dreams, that Farm Safety 4 Just Kids has been able to spend the past 15 years educating children, youth, and farm families about farm safety. (cont'd...)
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Popularity of Roundup Ready® Corn Soars
The demand for Roundup Ready® corn has exploded over the last several years. The herbicide-tolerant corn, designed to survive applications of Roundup herbicide, is giving farmers excellent weed-control and crop-safety benefits while resisting the affects of glyphosate, a contact herbicide found in Roundup. A contact herbicide, like Roundup, kills almost all vegetation, including weeds, when it is applied to the above-ground portion of the plant. (cont'd...)
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New soybeans too!
For 2003 planting, our soybean program is proud to deliver 16 new soybean varieties to the already extensive Garst soybean lineup. The new varieties offer extended solutions for your soybean needs along with added performance and yield. (cont’d…)
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Commitment, Performance, Technology
At Garst, these are more than words…they represent our overall philosophy not only to the way we do business, but to the value we put on our business relationship with you. According to David Witherspoon, President of Garst, these words aptly define our company, our employees, our mission and our competitive advantages. (cont’d…)
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Newest Corn Hybrids from Garst
Looking for the latest in corn hybrids from Garst? For the 2003 planting season, Garst is bringing to market 19 all new, top performing corn hybrids! Within this new lineup, 79% carry at least one value added trait – with 37% carrying the Roundup Ready® trait and 37% carrying the YieldGard® Corn Borer trait. Also included in this new lineup is one new white corn hybrid. (cont’d…)
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