Cotton Farming

With multiple company acquisitions and consolidations, producers will have even more choices to make seed variety decisions for the ‘08 season.

Here are some of the new varieties that will be offered next year:

Delta and Pine Land Company

After Monsanto’s acquisition of D&PL, the company quickly announced several new Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex cotton products for 2008.

“We believe these new lines are ones that cotton producers will want to try in 2008,” says Keylon Gholston, D&PL cotton product manager. “They were tested in 2007 on-farm trials and join other varieties to form our 2008 commercial offerings.”

New Varieties

DP 141 B2RF
DP 161 B2RF
DP 104 B2RF
DP 174 RF

Bayer CropScience

After Bayer’s recent acquisition of Stoneville, USDA reports that 44.4 percent of cotton is now planted by groups associated with the parent company. That includes FiberMax, Stoneville, AFD and the traits previously carried by CPCSD, purchased earlier in 2007.

While no new FiberMax or AFD varieties are being offered in ‘08, Stoneville will introduce five new varieties to its portfolio.

New Varieties

ST 4498B2RF
ST 4596B2RF
ST 4678B2RF
ST 5458B2RF
ST 6351B2RF

Dow AgroSciences

EPA recently approved a natural refuge option for WideStrike, found exclusively in Dow’s PhytoGen cottonseed. Now cotton producers in many areas won’t be required to plant a non-Bt cotton refuge for varieties with WideStrike. A non-Bt cotton refuge is still required for WideStrike varieties planted outside of eligible areas for the natural refuge option.

PhytoGen will offer five new varieties for ‘08.

New Varieties

PHY 830 Pima
PHY 755 WRF
PHY 375 WRF
PHY 315 RF
PHY 700 Acala

Americot

With Americot’s acquisition of the NexGen variety brand, it is now the second largest seed company in Texas. One new Americot variety will be offered in ‘08 and five new NexGen varieties will be launched.

New Varieties

AM 1550 B2RF
NG 3348 B2RF
NG 2549 B2RF
NG 3410 RF
NG 1551 RF
NG 1556 RF

All-Tex

As a long-time supplier of seed to Texas producers, All-Tex has added six Roundup Ready Flex varieties to its 2008 offering. In addition, the company will have five Roundup Ready Flex/Bollgard II varieties, two Roundup Ready varieties and one new conventional variety.

New Varieties

ATX 66330 RF
ATX 65333 RF
ATX 65018 RF
ATX 65016 RF
ATX 45015 RF
ATX 45009 RF
ATX 06102

CropLan Genetics

CropLan Genetics will have five varieties available in 2008, including a new B2RF variety and a new Roundup Ready Flex variety.

New Varieties

CG 3220B2RF
CG 3035RF

Dyna-Gro

Dyna-Gro will offer eight varieties next year, and two of them will be new. One is a Roundup Ready Flex and the other is a Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex.

New Varieties

DG 2400 RF
DG 2570 B2RF

Hazera

Hazera will once again offer three varieties for the ‘08 season – all geared toward Pima growing conditions in the San Joaquin Valley.

For a complete list and more detailed information about 2008 varieties, click here.

It’s Time To Choose Seed Varieties For ‘08

With multiple company acquisitions and consolidations, producers will have even more choices to make seed variety decisions for the ‘08 season. Here are some of the new varieties that will be offered next year: Delta and Pine Land Company After Monsanto’s acquisition of D&PL, the company quickly announced several new Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex cotton products for 2008. “We believe these new lines are ones that cotton producers will want to try in 2008,” says Keylon Gholston, D&PL cotton product manager. “They were tested in 2007 on-farm trials and join other varieties to form our 2008 commercial offerings.” New Varieties DP 141 B2RF DP 161 B2RF DP 104 B2RF DP 174 RF Bayer CropScience After Bayer’s recent acquisition of Stoneville, USDA reports that 44.4 percent of cotton is now planted by groups associated with the parent company. That includes FiberMax, Stoneville, AFD and the traits previously carried by CPCSD, purchased earlier in 2007. While no new FiberMax or AFD varieties are being offered in ‘08, Stoneville will introduce five new varieties to its portfolio. New Varieties ST 4498B2RF ST 4596B2RF ST 4678B2RF ST 5458B2RF ST 6351B2RF Dow AgroSciences EPA recently approved a natural refuge option for WideStrike, found exclusively in Dow’s PhytoGen cottonseed. Now cotton producers in many areas won’t be required to plant a non-Bt cotton refuge for varieties with WideStrike. A non-Bt cotton refuge is still required for WideStrike varieties planted outside of eligible areas for the natural refuge option. PhytoGen will offer five new varieties for ‘08. New Varieties PHY 830 Pima PHY 755 WRF PHY 375 WRF PHY 315 RF PHY 700 Acala Americot With Americot’s acquisition of the NexGen variety brand, it is now the second largest seed company in Texas. One new Americot variety will be offered in ‘08 and five new NexGen varieties will be launched. New Varieties AM 1550 B2RF NG 3348 B2RF NG 2549 B2RF NG 3410 RF NG 1551 RF NG 1556 RF All-Tex As a long-time supplier of seed to Texas producers, All-Tex has added six Roundup Ready Flex varieties to its 2008 offering. In addition, the company will have five Roundup Ready Flex/Bollgard II varieties, two Roundup Ready varieties and one new conventional variety. New Varieties ATX 66330 RF ATX 65333 RF ATX 65018 RF ATX 65016 RF ATX 45015 RF ATX 45009 RF ATX 06102 CropLan Genetics CropLan Genetics will have five varieties available in 2008, including a new B2RF variety and a new Roundup Ready Flex variety. New Varieties CG 3220B2RF CG 3035RF Dyna-Gro Dyna-Gro will offer eight varieties next year, and two of them will be new. One is a Roundup Ready Flex and the other is a Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex. New Varieties DG 2400 RF DG 2570 B2RF Hazera Hazera will once again offer three varieties for the ‘08 season – all geared toward Pima growing conditions in the San Joaquin Valley. *For a complete list and more detailed information about 2008 varieties, click here.*

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