Unsurpassed Rootworm, Corn Borer and RR Weed Control

VT3™ – Wensman’s New Triple Stack

Improved Consistency
Powerful Insect Protection
Higher Yield Potential
 
YieldGard VT Triple™ Offers:

Effective, consistent in-plant protection
Broad-spectrum weed control in the Roundup Ready® system

Maximum roots and healthier stalks
Convenience and application flexibility
More uptake of moisture and nutrients
Outstanding crop safety
 
Protection Against:
Western corn rootworms
Fall armyworms
Northern corn rootworms
Stalk borers
Mexican corn rootworms
Wireworms
European corn borers
White grubs
Southwestern corn borers
Seed Corn Maggots
Black cutworms
Early flea beatles
Sugarcane borers
Earworms

   For 2008, Wensman continues its tradition of leading with the latest in corn technology and is excited to introduce it’s new line-up of VT3™ hybrids.  These ten new products are replacing our 1st Generation BtRWRR hybrids with a better package of traits.
   Wensman’s new triple stack is called VT3™.  VecTran (VT) technology is an advanced scientific process that results in better placement of the genes that provide protection against yield robbing pests and weeds.
   Better yields are achieved when your corn plants can take maximum advantage of their genetic potential. Corn trait technology mitigates the stress that results when pests and weeds inhibit the uptake of moisture and nutrients.
   VT3™ offers the most comprehensive trait protection package available.  The first element of the package begins underground, protecting the seed, seedling and roots.  Because the VT3™ process provides more consistent expression of the Bt gene that controls rootworm feeding, your plant will have healthier and stronger roots.  All Wensman VT3™ hybrids have additional root protection provided by PONCHO seed applied insecticide.
   Eliminating the weeds that compete with the corn plant is the second element of the VT3™ protection package.  VT3™ hybrids allow growers to use the Roundup Ready® system of weed control.  The RR system is unsurpassed for weed suppression, crop safety and application flexibility.
   Protection against European Corn Borer completes the VT3™ package.  Above ground plant health is the third element in VT3’s comprehensive trait arsenal.

 

VT3 in combination with
"World Class Germplasm” is the reason Wensman Yields More!
 

 

Steps For Conducting A Root Dig

1.Begin by walking into the field 50 feet and digging up    three plants in order to determine overall corn rootworm pressure.
2. Dig about six inches on each side of the stalk in a circle. Remove the stalk and remove what soil you can from the root.
3. Place roots in a tub of water and let them soak for 30 minutes or more. Soil adhering to the roots removes most easily after soaking. If rootworm larvae are present in the rootball, they may be found floating on top of the water after soaking. Roots may be washed immediately after digging, but smaller roots may be removed with the soil.
4. Wash the roots carefully using a pressure washer on low pressure or a strong hose.
5. After washing, pull back the roots of each node and   carefully inspect for rootworm scarring and root pruning.
6. Count the number of roots eaten and scarred and make a judgment on the damage to the root mass. Use an economic threshold set at 0.25 root damage rating for corn rootworm using the (0-3) Iowa Node Injury Scale.
   

 

Improved Consistency, Powerful Insect Protection and Higher Yield Potential
 

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PO Box 190
Wadena, Minnesota 56482
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