Corn

Corn, the most widely seeded crop in Québec, is planted on nearly a million acres annually. Over the past ten to twenty years, the team in the Agrocentre network has been counselling its customers as carefully as possible in order to maximize yield and to increase their know-how of this important crop.

The Agrocentre network, anxious to offer a wide product range to answer the needs of their customers including the latest technologies and solid genetic strains adapted to the climatic conditions in Québec, is affiliated with several different partners for the strategic distribution of corn hybrids. The main seed brands distributed are NK and Hyland, depending on the region and the varying realities of each Agrocentre.

Corn

NK

NK is one of the brand names of the group Syngenta. NK, whose origins go back to 1884, is one of the world’s foremost creators of field crop seeds.

The Agrocentre network was quick to form a strategic alliance with NK considering its long history as a specialist in the seed domain and its contacts among its numerous partnerships. Innovation and a long-lasting partnership are two of the key values shared by the Agrocentre team and NK.

The means of research shared between species contributes to the progress of the NK products. The Agrocentre team sells the entire range to suit your needs for corn, soybean and forage hybrids from 2250 to 3100 CHU.
A detailed summary of the different products related to corn follows:

NK Corn Hybrids

	A private brand of NK identified by technological characteristics offering flexible agricultural options such as a tolerance to glyphosate (GT) and protection against corn borer(CB).
	The Liberty Link hybrids offer excellent yield and weed control that is simple and ensures excellent crop security.
	The YieldGard hybrids are protected against corn borer with the Liberty herbicide resistance. A survey of 1500 fields taken over a 12 year period shows that these hybrids have obtained an average of 500 kg/ha more yield.
	The Cruiser Extreme 250 is one of the new generation of insecticides applied directly to the seed to protect it against the main ravaging insects at the beginning of the season. This insecticide circulates throughout the roots, the stalk and the seedling protecting both the interior and exterior of the crop. Use of this product has resulted in yields of 828 kg/ha in 28 experimental trials undertaken by Syngenta in 2005.
	Profinery are corn hybrids specifically destined for silage production. Unique to NK, these hybrids are distinguished by a high NDF fibre content that is highly digestible.

Corn

Hyland Seeds

Hyland Seeds appeared on the agricultural scene in 1975 as a division of W.G.Thompson &Sons Ltd. Renamed Thompsons Limited in 2004, it is a major grain trader and an important supplier of seeds, fertilizers and agricultural supplies.

Hyland Seeds has one of the biggest programs in genetic seed selection in Canada. They have a great international reputation in the research and selection of corn, soybean and cereals seeds. It is for this reason that certain Agrocentres, depending on the soil types, offers Hyland Seeds to agricultural producers in their respective regions. The range of corn seeds, 2250 to 2950 CHU, has different technological characteristics that constitute the large choice available to the producer.

	Roundup ready Corn 2 simplifies the fight against weeds and gives more latitude for crop management. This system allows for the suppression of weeds and the security of the crop for greater profitability.
	The combination of YieldGard Corn borer and Roundup Ready Corn 2 results in a product that offers a greater profit margin than that of conventional corn: more versatility, efficient against weeds and the advantages of crop security and protection.
	YieldGard Plus is a seed treatment that serves as a protection against corn borer and root worm as well as having all the advantages of Roundup Ready Corn 2. Technology has combined the three characteristics into one and the same crop. A sure-fire success in your fields
	YieldGard VT Triple is a new technological trait that offers protection against corn borer in Roundup Ready corn and a more than ever solid protection against root worm in corn roots. This results in better protection for the roots, the stalk and a wide-spectrum weed control for an improved yield potential. Due to the technology that incorporates the characteristics of Vectran, the new YieldGard VT Triple offers better protection against insects and benefits from a maximum genetic protection adapted to today’s high performance hybrids.
	Herculex 1 is seed treatment that guarantees seasonal protection against corn borer and corn canker, grey worm, fall armyworm and the grey-green worm. Herculex 1 also immediately represses the corncob worm.
	All Herculex 1 hybrids have the Liberty Link technology. The Liberty herbicide gives good control of weeds and offers a wide window of application for the security of the crop.
	Poncho 250 protects corn against the majority of insects that attack seeds and seedlings. Poncho 250 suppresses the wireworm, corn flea beetle, black cutworm, European chafer, Japanese beetle, June beetle, and the seedcorn maggot . A systematic surface action assures a more uniform emergence, greater vigour, more color and a more vigorous stand of corn.
	Poncho 1250 controls the same ravaging insects as Poncho 250 as well as root worm in corn. In continual corn cropping, Poncho 1250 provides efficient protection. Poncho 1250 is recommended as well for fields with a high number of insects and where protection is required at the end of the season: that is a protection after the five leaf stage.