Field Trials in 2006-07 Demonstrate Superb Yield and Root Protection Against Corn Rootworm

INDIANAPOLIS - Dec. 18, 2007 - In just its second year on the market, HERCULEX® XTRA Insect Protection has captured nearly 20 percent of the nation’s corn acres containing a corn rootworm trait, according to independent market research. The acceptance of HERCULEX XTRA by growers is due to its high-yielding genetics and ability to protect roots from corn rootworm damage, says Ben Kaehler, Traits & Germplasm Licensing business leader for Dow AgroSciences. …more