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Expectation vs. Experience: Farmer Feedback on PowerCore® Enlist® Corn
When PowerCore® Enlist® corn hit the licensing market a few years ago, it was certainly big news. New and different genetics, tolerance to four herbicides, three modes of action against above-ground insect pests — it’s no wonder why it’s one of the fastestgrowing above-ground traits. But how do those benefits hold up when the rubber meets the row crop? To find out, we scoured the web to see what farmers were saying and dug into our notes from farmer interviews. Our non-scientific research uncovered three common things farmers like about PowerCore Enlist corn: yield, effective weed control and ease of use. Their feedback offers a revealing look at where expectations meet reality, and where the story of this technology is still unfolding.
The story of PowerCore® Enlist® corn is still unfolding, but early signs point to a strong alignment between what was introduced and what farmers are experiencing. Corteva Agriscience outlined clear goals around yield, weed control and convenience, and now growers across the country are sharing results that reflect those expectations. Their feedback suggests a product that’s not only delivering but earning trust. As more farmers put it to work, the trait’s reputation steadily shifts from promising to proven.
* Data is based on an average of 2023-2024 comparisons made in US IMPACT trials through 10/25/24. Comparisons are against VT Double PRO® products from all competitors, unless otherwise stated, and within a +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand. Product responses are variable and subject to a number of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data are a better predictor of performance. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCT SELECTION. Refer to corteva.us or contact your sales professional for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for the products provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents.
** Data is based on an average of 2023-2024 comparisons made in US IMPACT trials through 12/31/2024. Comparisons are against Trecepta® products from all competitors, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand. Product responses are variable and subject to a number of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data are a better predictor of performance. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCTSELECTION. Refer to Corteva.us or contact your Corteva sales representative for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for the products provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents.
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™ ® Trademarks of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliated companies. The transgenic soybean event in Enlist E3® soybeans is jointly developed and owned by Corteva Agriscience and M.S. Technologies L.L.C. POWERCORE® is a registered trademark of Bayer Group. POWERCORE® multi-event technology developed by Corteva Agriscience and Monsanto. Always follow IRM, grain marketing and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Bt products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your seed representative for the registration status in your state. Following burndown, Enlist Duo® and Enlist One® herbicides with Colex-D® technology are the only herbicides containing 2,4-D that are authorized for preemergence and postemergence use with Enlist® crops. Consult Enlist® herbicide labels for weed species controlled. Enlist Duo and Enlist One herbicides are not registered for use or sale in all states and counties; are not registered in AK, CA, CT, HI, ID, MA, ME, MT, NH, NV, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA and WY; and have additional subcounty restrictions in AL, GA, TN and TX, while existing county restrictions still remain in FL. All users must check “Bulletins Live! Two” no earlier than six months before using Enlist One or Enlist Duo. To obtain “Bulletins,” consult epa.gov/espp/, call 1-844-447-3813, or email ESPP@epa.gov. You must use the “Bulletin” valid for the month and state and county in which Enlist One or Enlist Duo are being applied. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency if you have questions about the registration status of Enlist® herbicides in your area. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW TO USE ANY PESTICIDE PRODUCT OTHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS LABELING. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. USE OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, 2,4-D-CONTAINING PRODUCTS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE WITH ENLIST CROPS, MAY RESULT IN OFF-TARGET DAMAGE TO SENSITIVE CROPS/AREAS AND/OR SUSCEPTIBLE PLANTS, IN ADDITION TO CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES. Additional product-specific stewardship requirements for Enlist crops, including the Enlist Product Use Guide, can be found at www.traitstewardship.com. LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of BASF. Roundup®, Roundup Ready®, Trecepta® and VT Double PRO® are registered trademarks of Bayer Group. © 2025 Corteva. 025794 LC (09/25)
