Special Features

SmartStax to Raise the Value Bar on Triple-Trait Offerings

The trait package of choice for corn farmers today is our triple-trait product. This product was planted on nearly 20 percent of U.S. corn acres in 2007. We estimate that it could be planted on 45 million to 55 million U.S. corn acres by 2010 (see adoption chart at right). At that time, we expect to launch a new all-in-one seed option called SmartStax. SmartStax will combine eight modes-of-action in multiple traits and provide season-long yield protection in three areas: above- and below-ground insect protection as well as the most comprehensive weed control package ever. Once launched, SmartStax is expected to deliver new value to farmers and our business.