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The Right Traits for Added Protection

DEKALB® corn offers trait technologies to minimize your risk and maximize your yield no matter the growing conditions.

Defend Like a Pro

The best way to minimize the risk of devastating crop damage is to help maximize control of corn rootworm below ground while protecting against above-ground pests. SmartStax® PRO Technology will provide three modes of action against corn rootworm for the strongest biotech defense available.

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Protect Your Roots

Don't leave the foundation of your yield defenseless against corn rootworm. SmartStax® technology uses multiple modes of action to control corn rootworm below ground and fight other insects above ground.

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Above-Ground Insect Control

VT Double PRO® technology gives you control and peace of mind with multiple modes of action against above-ground insects, such as corn earworm, fall armyworm, southwestern corn borer and European corn borer.

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Your Best Defense Against Above-Ground Yield Killers

Trecepta® Technology helps reduce yield loss by protecting your corn crop from a wide range of above-ground pests. Built on the proven VT Double PRO® Technology, Trecepta Technology gives you more complete control against corn borers (European and southwestern), fall armyworm, western bean cutworm, black cutworm and corn earworm.

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Maximize Yield Potential in Drought Conditions

The world's first and only drought-tolerant biotechnology trait for corn, DroughtGard® Hybrids are designed to help corn plants resist drought stress and minimize the risk associated with the weather.

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Track Rising Corn Rootworm Pressure with The Watch

Ignoring corn rootworm pressure could cost you 45% of your yield.* Track evolving threats, make smarter trait choices and protect your fields with The Watch. Get your FREE** Corn Rootworm Pressure Starter Kit today.

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*Tinsley, N.A., Estes, R.E., and Gray, M.E. 2012. Validation of a nested error component model to estimate damage caused by corn rootworm larvae. Journal of Applied Entomology. DOI:10.1111/j.1439- 0418.2012.01736.x.

**NoPurchNec. Ends 7/7/25. Open to U.S. commercial corn farmers, 21+. Full rules, eligibility, restrictions, and details at https://traits.bayer.com/thewatchofficialrules