Biotech Updates

The Anticipated Value of SmartStaxTM for US Corn Growers, a Report

April 30, 2010

Researchers from Carolina State University has recently published a report in Agbioforum on the Anticipated Value of SmartStaxTM for US Corn Growers. The report is based on the estimates obtained from grower survey data, field trial data and expert opinion. The report says, "The net addition to profit for the SmartStax hybrids totals $399.98 million per year. When combined with the anticipated additional non-pecuniary value of SmartStax of $361 million per year, the total anticipated value of SmartStax is estimated to be $760.98 million per year in the US Corn Belt."

The full report is downloadable at:  http://www.agbioforum.org/v13n1/v13n1a01-marra.pdf