REPLANT AND RETURN POLICIES
HOW TO PLANT AND MANAGE CONVENTIONAL CORN
Viking PuraMaize ® Hybrids
Peace of mind for your non-GMO corn contract .
We are excited to offer Viking PuraMaize hybrid for 2017 planting ! Viking 10-07PM is a conventional , non-traited 107-day corn hybrid that cannot be cross-pollinated by non-PuraMaize corn .
Viking Hybrids has supported the development and testing of this powerful new non-GMO tool for the last 5 years . Developed through traditional selective breeding , the PuraMaize geneblocking system prevents cross-fertilization from neighboring fields by strongly favoring its own pollen . Highly effective in protecting corn from GMO pollen drift , PuraMaize delivers peace of mind by preserving the non-GMO status of your corn .
PuraMaize has been thoroughly tested over multiple years in dozens of replicated locations . In side-by-side field tests with GMO corn , PuraMaize virtually eliminates contamination .
For the 2017 planting season , we offer only one PuraMaize hybrid . It is a high-yielding , consistent hybrid with good allaround agronomics . We recommend ordering early as our supply is limited . To ensure an adequate blanket of pollen for thorough pollination , we strongly recommend planting a minimum block of 25 acres of PuraMaize corn . Under no circumstances should it be planted in strip trials , as it cannot be cross-pollinated by the neighboring rows and yield loss may result .
REPLANT AND RETURN POLICIES
We will cheerfully accept returns of seed corn and soybeans until June 15 ( or 30 days after purchase ). After June 15 , there will be a $ 10 / bag restocking charge . After July 15 , there will be a $ 25 / bag restocking charge . Please bring your sales receipt .
We will NOT ACCEPT returns of :
• Seed corn or soybeans treated with a custom treatment
• Opened bags of seed
• Wet bags of seed
• Bags with gas or diesel on them
• Bags in any condition that is unsaleable
If your Viking Seed Corn is frozen , drowned or hailed out , you may purchase replant of available varieties at a discounted price . Genuity ® and Roundup Ready ® may also have replant protection from Monsanto . Call 800-ROUNDUP .
HOW TO PLANT AND MANAGE CONVENTIONAL CORN
You might assume that there is some mystery involved in raising conventional corn . That really isn ’ t the case . Corn , whether traited or conventional , requires solid management . There are four basic management considerations that need to be addressed when raising conventional corn .
Field selection
The conventional wisdom states that rotated fields are the ideal choice for conventional corn . However , Casey Staloch of Agriguardian , Albert Lea , MN , knows many farmers in his area who have placed conventional corn in a corn-on-corn rotation and done very well .
“ Good management is key ,” Casey adds . “ You have to do a good job on the other points on this list , and when you do , you can grow conventional corn in just about any situation .”
One common-sense suggestion : Although rootworm pressure can often be addressed with insecticides , as we ’ ll note later , avoid planting conventional corn in fields where you expect heavy rootworm pressure if you don ’ t have the means to manage the pest .
Hybrid selection
This is just as critical for conventional corn as it is for any hybrid . Your seed professional will need to know your rotation , soil type , planting population , yield target and end use in order to match the correct conventional hybrid to the right field .
Don ’ t stack the deck . Give your conventional corn a fair comparison by planting some on your good ground . Don ’ t put it on your poorest ground and expect it to compete with the stacked products you put on your most productive acres .
Herbicide management
With herbicide resistance on the rise and the current push to vary modes of action , most farmers are already using many of the weed control components they would use with conventional corn . The only significant difference would be the absence of glyphosate .
Always consult your agronomist or dealer before implementing any weed control program , but here are a couple of examples of programs that have provided excellent weed control in conventional corn .
• Zidua ® pre-emerge , then coming over the top with Impact ® and atrazine
• Surpass ® pre-emerge , then coming over the top with Laudis ® and atrazine
• For a total pre-emerge program , use Corvus ® and atrazine ( Corvus is currently labeled in IA but not in MN .)
Rootworm management
Rootworm control is one of the keys to success with conventional corn hybrids . As we mentioned above , consider field history when deciding where to place conventional hybrids . But in most cases , excellent rootworm control can be achieved in conventional corn with the correct insecticide program .
Once again , always consult your agronomist or dealer before implementing an insecticide program . Here are a few options that have delivered good results against rootworms .
• Aztec ® dry granular
• Force ® , a liquid that can be injected at planting
• Capture ® LFR ® , which can be tank-mixed with your liquid fertilizer
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