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Mar. 5, 2025
Source: Meristem Crop Performance sent via AgPR--the news distribution service for agriculture DENVER, Col. - A first-ever, full suite of products combining biological and synthetic pest controls delivered seamlessly through the patented BIO-CAPSULE Technology advanced planter box seed fluency system was officially announced here today by Meristem Crop Performance. "In every revolution, someone has to fire the first shot," said Mitch Eviston in announcing the full MAX Family BioDefense product line at the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. "We fired the first shot with HOPPER THROTTLE (HT) MAXSTAX Soybean and now we are ramping up with multiple products, because we need a BioDefense revolution to stop the $4 billion* taken from American farmers by pests every year across broad acre crops." In tallying up the lost yield, Eviston lists the "big five" pests in corn and soybeans: Corn rootworm (CRW), soybean cyst nematode (SCN), corn nematodes, corn root rot and soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS), with millions of bushels taken. "We now have a way to effectively combat each of these threats," he says, adding that Meristem's patented BIO-CAPSULE Technology seed fluency delivery system is what makes effective control possible for every farmer, given that more than half of them do not have liquid on their planters. "We know winners want to go fast and take cost out, and this provides a way to stack biocontrols and biofertility to get more bushels." Four products comprise the MAX Family, each carrying multiple ingredients for pest control and plant nutrition. They are HT MAXSTAX Soybean, HT MAXSTAX Corn, HT MAXD Soybean and HT MAXD Corn. Each of the active ingredients within the MAX Family are designed and EPA-registered specifically for the BIO-CAPSULE delivery system. "Unlike liquid synthetic pesticides, the active ingredients in these products- BORNE X, GUARD C, GUARD M, GUARD X, and PREPHYTE - don't require any specialized handling or application equipment," says Eviston. "That makes it very convenient for enhanced protection against CRW, nematodes, seedcorn maggots, SDS, and other insects and pathogens." "We know this technology works," he continues. "We have invested in multi-year Independent, third-party research documenting coverage and efficacy. We are clearly delivering more active ingredients to the seed coat and achieving 10 times the effective seed coverage compared to traditional seed treatment and other in-furrow treatment1." The BioDefense Revolution: BIO-CAPSULE Technology for the first time makes it possible to combine biocontrols with EPA-registered synthetic chemistry and deliver these multiple modes of action alive and vigorous all the way to the furrow. An example is Meristem's GUARD M, a naturally occurring, fungal biocontrol agent proven effective in controlling a wide range of insects. Sequence above shows activity on seedcorn maggots. A big advantage to growers is being able to select the treatment for the field and the conditions that best fits their need, explains Shane Brockhoff, Meristem VP of Sales, Western U.S., who is based in Iowa. "Every field is different, and every season is different," he says. "Farmers need a way to fight back against these pests, but they don't want to go back to having liquid insecticide kits on their planters. Now with the BIO-CAPSULE, we can provide new modes of action very economically to help growers protect their crops from these yield-robbers." "I've spent years and years working with products to control these pests with traditional chemistry and delivery systems," says Eviston. "Only now can we deliver truly effective biocontrols combined with synthetic ingredients because of our patented BIO-CAPSULE seed fluency delivery system. It allows us to design solutions and fast-track EPA approval to help farmers take cost out and go after more bushels." For more information and to find a dealer in your area, visit www.MeristemAg.com. About Meristem Crop Performance Meristem Crop Performance, Inc. (www.meristemag.com) helps farmers produce more bushels for less cost per bushel. Meristem is the global leader in delivering live, in-field biologicals through the patented BIO-CAPSULE Technology platform. Meristem significantly reduces waste and increases productivity in crop input systems through accelerated access to innovation, improved supply chain efficiency, and advanced concentrates. Learn more at www.meristemag.com.
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