What is Agrisure Duracade?

The Agrisure Duracade® trait expresses a protein that binds differently in the gut of corn rootworm than other corn rootworm traits, providing superior control against western, northern and Mexican corn rootworm while allowing the plant to develop a stronger root system. …

What are agrisure traits?

The Agrisure product line is comprised of high- performance traits available in elite hybrids, developed to provide best-in-class insect control and exceptional herbicide tolerance in corn.

What is Duracade?

Agrisure Duracade® trait stacks: The ultimate option for insect control, simplicity and choice. The Agrisure Duracade trait features a unique mode of action to help control corn rootworm differently than other traits on the market, making it an important tool in integrated corn rootworm management.

What is enogen corn?

Enogen corn is a special-type corn that has been developed by Syngenta especially for the ethanol industry. This corn has alpha amylase, which is the enzyme that breaks down corn starch into sugar during the ethanol production process. Both plants are grinding 70,000 bushels of corn a day for their ethanol production.

Who makes enogen corn?

Syngenta
Enogen corn is a special-type corn that has been developed by Syngenta especially for the ethanol industry. This corn has alpha amylase, which is the enzyme that breaks down corn starch into sugar during the ethanol production process.

How is enogen corn made?

Using Enogen involves a three-party agreement – Syngenta, which supplies the seed; the grower who plants that seed, grows the corn and then delivers it to the ethanol plant; and the ethanol plant that is going to purchase the Enogen corn and utilize it in the production of ethanol.

What is enogen feed corn?

Unlock the Energy Potential of Your Beef Ration When fed as grain or silage, Enogen Feed corn helps convert starch to sugar more efficiently and rapidly during the digestive process providing more readily available energy to feeder cattle.

Is enogen corn genetically modified?

A type of corn that is genetically engineered to make it easier to convert into ethanol was approved for commercial growing by the Department of Agriculture. The corn, which is called Enogen, is one of the first crops genetically engineered to contain a trait that influences use of the plant after harvest.

Is enogen a GMO?