30 Years of Cotton Innovation With ​Bollgard®

In the ’90s, Bayer saw pest pressure threaten generations of dedication. Since then, Bollgard® has been protecting yields with trait advancements designed to stay ahead of challenges. When passion exists with innovation, legacy can live on forever.
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The Trait That Changed the Cotton Industry

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Bollgard 30th Anniversary Series

Stay tuned to hear cotton experts and growers talk about Bollgard’s impact on the cotton industry.

Episode 01:

The Problem and the Solution

With family legacies at stake due to crop damage, see how Bollgard begins to transform the cotton industry in the late ’90s.
Episode 02:

The Decade of Transformation

Even as pest pressure subsides, Bayer pushes Bollgard further. Learn about growers’ transition from preservation to performance and the trait updates that continue to establish Bayer’s investment in the future of cotton growing.
Episode 03:

The Future and the Pipeline

Together, Bollgard and Bayer have solidified a commitment to the future of cotton. Watch growers reflect on Bollgard’s success and look ahead to the next era of trait innovation.
Bollgard The Heritage Collection

Bollgard 30th Anniversary Limited-Edition Apparel - Ends July 1

Celebrate 30 years of innovation with premium, limited-edition apparel crafted exclusively from U.S.-grown cotton. Order by July 1 before the collection closes!

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Discover Next-Generation Cotton Innovation From Bayer

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