Latham soybeans are going hi-tech with the introduction of three LibertyLink soybeans into the 2009 lineup.
- E1857L- this variety is a Late Group I seed brand with a 1.8 maturity. It features great emergence, good IDC tolerance nd is a medium-bush type plant. The variety features the Rps1-c gene for Phytophthora and has some field tolerance to Soybean Cyst Nematode.
- E2678L- this variety is a Mid-Group II soybean with a 2.6 maturity. This medium bush plant type features the K gene for Phytophthora and has excellent SDS tolerance. It also has the PI 88788 gene for SCN resistance.
- E2800L- This tall showy plant type has a 2.8 maturity placing it in the Late Group II soybean category. This bean also features the K gene for Phytophthora and shows good tolerance to iron chlorosis. This bean will show consistency East to West.
Soybeans with the Liberty Link trait have built-in tolerance to Ignite® herbicide. Ignite is the only nonselective alternative to glyphosate, or Roundup® Ready products. Ignite provides post-emergent control of more than 120 broadleaf weeds and grasses including woolly cupgrass, velvetleaf, cocklebur, foxtail, marestail, morning glory, ragweed and waterhemp, along with ALS- and glyphosate-resistant weeds.
“LibertyLink soybeans offer growers an opportunity to rotate their herbicide systems,” says Mark Grundmeier, Latham’s soybean product manager. “Rotating the Roundup Ready system with the LibertyLink system is one way to retain the convenience of non-selective weed control and to extend glyphosate’s effectiveness.”
Because LibertyLink was only recently approved for sale, commercial availability is limited. Contact your Latham dealer soon to place an order!
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