Dow AgroSciences Recognized with International Award for Best Novel Agricultural Biotechnology
November 01 2011 - 10:05PM
Business Wire
Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical
Company (NYSE: DOW), was recognized for industry-leading technology
and innovation with an international Agrow Award for “Best Novel
Agricultural Biotechnology.” The prestigious Agrow Awards honor
corporate and individual excellence in the crop protection and
production industry.
Dow AgroSciences won in the Best Novel Agricultural
Biotechnology category for SmartStax® hybrids. SmartStax technology
benefits millions of corn growers across North America by
delivering multiple modes of action for the broadest spectrum of
insect control ever available, combined with the most complete
herbicide tolerance currently available. On July 20, 2009,
SmartStax received registration from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) granting a reduced refuge of only five
percent in the United States Corn Belt for both above and below
ground insect pests, a decision based on the multiple modes of
action delivered by SmartStax. SmartStax was commercially launched
in 2010 in the United States and Canada, with further global
launches expected to follow.
“We’re honored and excited to be recognized again this year for
our achievements in creating and delivering the best solutions to
meet grower’s needs,” said Daniel R. Kittle, Ph.D., global leader,
R&D for Dow AgroSciences. “This is also great recognition for
our creative and hard-working R&D employees all around the
globe who are constantly using the newest technologies, advancing
science and delivering breakthrough solutions that serve the needs
of the world’s growing population.”
Winners of the 2011 Agrow Awards were selected by a panel of 10
independent judges from the crop protection and agricultural
biotech industry, and were announced today during an awards
ceremony in London.
In addition to being named the winner of the Best Novel
Agricultural Biotechnology category, Dow AgroSciences was also
recognized as a finalist in the Most Innovative Chemistry category.
Sulfoxaflor, which is not yet registered by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, is a novel insecticide active against a broad
range of sap-feeding insects. Upon registration for sale and
use by applicable regulatory agencies, sulfoxaflor will provide
much needed solutions to a wide range of crop pests not currently
addressed with transgenic means or other classes of chemistry.
Agrow was established in 1985 and remains the unrivalled
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About Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a
top-tier agricultural company providing innovative agrochemical and
biotechnology solutions globally. The company, a wholly owned
subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, has sales of $4.9 billion.
Learn more at www.dowagro.com. Follow Dow AgroSciences on Facebook
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*A larger refuge is required in certain cotton-growing areas of
the U.S. Refer to the applicable Product Use Guide for additional
details.Sulfoxaflor was recently submitted for regulatory approval
in Australia, Canada and the United States.SmartStax® multi-event
technology developed by Dow AgroSciences and Monsanto.®SmartStax is
a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC.
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