Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA
March 18, 2010
Harvest results demonstrate that Syngenta Seeds, Inc. brand sunflowers, the global leader in sunflower sales with more than $200 million in sales worldwide, provided consistent yield across the High Plains.
University trial results show Syngenta sunflower hybrids yielded up to 2723 lb/A., and out-yielded competitive hybrids by as much as 540 lb/A1 in Colorado, 136 lb/A2 in Kansas and 115 lb/A3 in Nebraska in 2009.
“As the global leader in sunflowers, we understand growers’ requirements for high performing hybrids,” said Jim Johnson, sunflower marketing and product manager, Syngenta Seeds. “Syngenta is able to meet grower’s expectations because we utilize Syngenta technology, top-notch products and a dedicated sales force to properly position products for maximum performance.”
In 2009 university trials, leading Syngenta sunflower brands demonstrated top performance. 3875 NS Brand ranked first in both the Colorado State University trials and the Kansas State University trial with yields of 2723 lb/A* and 2467 lb/A** respectively. 3732 NS Brand ranked first in the University of Nebraska trial with a yield of 2463 lb/A***.
A dedicated sunflower sales representative located in the High Plains works with growers to ensure they have the most up-to-date information regarding Syngenta sunflower products as well as information to properly position the hybrids for maximum performance and profitability potential in specific fields.
Syngenta provides growers with a portfolio of 16 sunflower hybrids from the largest germplasm base in the industry. Products are selected from an extensive global research breeding pipeline that develops hybrids with the most important traits, including in-plant genetic resistance to important diseases, modified oil profiles, herbicide tolerant traits, test weight and oil content.
Syngenta sunflower products are available through your local Garst®, Golden Harvest® and NK® Seeds locations. For more information contact your local dealer or retail sales location.
For more information, visit http://www.farmassist.com/seeds/sunflower.html
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 25,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com.
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NK Seeds is a business unit of Syngenta Seeds, Inc.
* Trial results include hybrids tested at a minimum of 2 locations.
** Trial results include hybrids tested at a minimum of 3 locations.
*** Trial results include hybrids tested at a minimum of 4 locations.
For complete trial information see the university web sites.
2009 Trial locations: Manhattan, KS; Lincoln, NE; Fort Collins, CO
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