WESTFIELD, Ind. — AgriGold will bring 15 new corn hybrids with 21 new trait additions on new and proven hybrids as well as 35 new soybean varieties to the market in 2023. Its latest soybean lineup features 14 new XtendFlex® products, 13 new Enlist E3® soybeans and a new conventional line of eight agronomically sound and versatile varieties.
One of those exciting new traits is SmartStax® PRO, which is geared toward fighting corn rootworm. It utilizes RNAi technology, providing a third mode of action against corn rootworm and tripling root node protection compared with Qrome® products.
“We take pride in selling versatile products that offer consistent results and allow farmers solutions for their unique challenges,” says Whitney Monin, AgriGold national agronomy manager. “The 2023 additions expand AgriGold’s diverse portfolio to 80 proven corn hybrids and 74 soybean varieties, better enabling us to meet farmers’ needs. That’s powerful.”
AgriGold Field GX™ simplifies decisions AgriGold’s standout hybrid categories combine world-class genetics with farmer fields. AgriGold’s Field GX™ classifies every hybrid into five genetic families based on genetic background and agronomic characteristics. Knowing a hybrid’s genetic family helps simplify management, reduce risk, and maximize results in farmers’ fields.
Standout new corn hybrids The new lineup of corn hybrids aligns with AgriGold’s mission of moving genetics forward, says John Brien, AgriGold eastern agronomy manager. He details, “The 2023 offerings with relative maturities (RM) ranging from 89 to 120 days averaged an impressive 5.8 bushel per acre genetic gain compared with last year’s lineup.”
Just a few of the hybrids expected to make waves in 2023 include the following:
The hybrid profile is an important component of AgriGold’s story. To better relay that story to the farmer, the seed company has improved its ear flex categorization. It now categorizes products based on ear length, ear girth and kernel flex, telling a more complete story that farmers can leverage.
“This is the biggest change we’ve made in years, and it’s a shift aimed at telling farmers a lot more about the hybrids they are purchasing and how they fit their ground, management style and goals,” Brien explains.
Soybean offerings expand “Our soybean portfolio is bigger and more diverse than it has ever been before,” Western Agronomy Manager Steve Schany says, referencing the company’s 74 different soybean varieties with maturities spanning from 0.3 to a 6.4 determinant soybean. “Our 2023 soybean platform is the most offensive we have offered to date,” he says, adding “We’ve been able to maintain an outstanding 2.44 bushel per acre annual genetic gain in this new launch class.”
The following are some standouts from the class of 2023:
AgriGold will also simplify its seed treatment options with the 2023 lineup to ensure adequate supplies while still providing the flexibility for farmers to select a value or premium option. Schany explains, “We’ve upgraded two major ingredients in our AgriShield® MAX with Saltro® seed treatment. We have replaced metalaxyl with a mefenoxam for improved Pythium control. We’re also stepping up Rhizoctonia control with the addition of the brand new, industry-leading sedaxane.”
Robust AgriGold lineup gives farmers more freedom to choose “AgriGold’s large and diverse portfolio of corn and soybean products deliver freedom. Our farmer customers have the freedom to choose the trait that’s best for their farm, their management style and their yield goals thanks to our robust product offerings,” Monin says.
Contact your local AgriGold agronomist or district sales manager for more details about new and existing products and making the best selections for your farm.
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