Syngenta, Gavilon bring advanced seed technology and grain marketing confidence to corn farmers

Syngenta and Gavilon Grain, LLC are joining forces to provide grain marketing opportunities for farmers who choose to plant Agrisure Duracade, the cutting-edge corn rootworm (CRW) control technology that has been approved in the United States.

Agrisure Duracade technology features the industry's first hybrid Bt protein and is the first trait technology to be launched with trait preservation in mind. For farmers participating in the innovative "Right to Grow" program, Gavilon will accept Agrisure Duracade grain at market price while providing stewardship and distribution services for producers.

"Our unique program will help farmers remain competitive while navigating a more complex global supply chain," said David Morgan, president of Syngenta Seeds, Inc. "The 'Right to Grow' program is a collaborative effort, giving farmers the choice to adopt new technology with the confidence of knowing they have options for marketing their grain."

Martin Barbre, president of the National Corn Growers Association, said he was pleased to see Syngenta's efforts to administer a limited trait release of Agrisure Duracade that seeks to balance the importance of maintaining farmers' access to technology while maintaining markets for U.S. corn. NCGA will provide information regarding the status of import approvals with key importing markets and reference stewardship plans in place through its Know Before You Grow website as they become available.

"As it is in the best interest of corn farmers and the value chain as a whole, NCGA strongly encourages all farmers to consult with their seed providers and their first purchasers when making planting decisions," Barbre said.

For more information about Agrisure Duracade and the "Right to Grow" program, visit www.agrisureduracade.com.