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Roundup Ready Soybeans

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Roundup Soybeans

Today, over 60% of soybean acres in Eastern Canada are planted using the Roundup Ready system. And for good reason. Research shows that 95% of farmers who used Roundup Ready soybeans in 2005 were satisfied1. Higher satisfaction with more consistent weed control and less effort. It's why Roundup Ready soybeans are your clear advantage. The Roundup Ready soybean system has many benefits:

  1. Convenience - Perfect for any type of operation, Roundup Ready soybean varieties contain in-plant tolerance to Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Just spray over the top from emergence through flowering for unsurpassed weed control, proven crop safety and maximum yield potential.
  2. Efficiency - More time to spend where you need it most. With the Roundup Ready soybean system, you'll be able to take advantage of unmatched weed control, time savings and flexibility. The Roundup Ready system takes the guesswork out of application and makes weed control a snap - even with reduced tillage.
  3. Input Savings - Since the introduction of Roundup Ready soybeans, the production cost of soybeans has decreased. Research conducted by the George Morris Centre defined the top four reasons growers use Roundup Ready soybeans.
    1. Lower herbicide costs
    2. Adoption of no-till practices
    3. Saves fuel
    4. Saves labour2
  4. Yield - Research shows that the Roundup Ready soybean system has a yield advantage of 4.5 bu/acre vs. conventional herbicide systems3.

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1Brand Health and Image Study. Stratus Agri Marketing Inc., April 2006

2George Morris Centre Research, 2004

3Advantage based on 48 Monsanto conducted trials, 2000-2005