New Alfalfa Varieties Offer Growers Choices for Multiple Environments in 2011
March 11, 2011| |
"Pioneer offers growers in all alfalfa-growing regions a number of varieties to meet their specific disease or insect challenges," said Robin Newell, Pioneer marketing manager for forages. "Growers can choose from varieties with the Roundup Ready trait or conventional varieties including high-yielding, high-quality, non-lodging or winterhardy options."
Pioneer introduces three new alfalfa varieties with herbicide resistance: 54VR03 (RR), 53VR03 (RR), 58R51 (RR), which were developed after the recent approval of Roundup Ready alfalfa for the U.S. market. Two additional varieties were introduced for spring planting such as 54R01 (RR) and 54R02 (RR). The Roundup Ready trait has been a very popular grass weed and broadleaf weed control strategy for farmers using glyphosate herbicide application. This weed control program can lead to cleaner, higher-quality hay.
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