A first-ever, full suite of products combining biological and synthetic pest controls delivered seamlessly through the patented BIO-CAPSULE™ Technology advanced planter box seed fluency system was officially announced today by Meristem Crop Performance.

“In every revolution, someone has to fire the first shot,” said Mitch Eviston in announcing the full MAX Family BioDefense product line at the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. “We fired the first shot with HOPPER THROTTLE® (HT) MAXSTAX™ Soybean and now we are ramping up with multiple products, because we need a BioDefense revolution to stop the $4 billion* in losses suffered by American farmers every year due to pests in broad-acre crops.”

Eviston highlighted the devastating impact of the “big five” pests affecting corn and soybean production: corn rootworm (CRW), soybean cyst nematode (SCN), corn nematodes, corn root rot, and soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS). These pests are responsible for millions of bushels lost annually. “We now have a way to effectively combat each of these threats,” he said, emphasizing that Meristem’s patented BIO-CAPSULE Technology makes effective control possible for all farmers, even those without liquid application capabilities.

“We know winners want to go fast and take costs out,” Eviston continued, “and this technology provides a way to stack biocontrols and biofertility to maximize yields.”

The new MAX Family BioDefense suite consists of four products, each formulated with multiple active ingredients for comprehensive pest control and plant nutrition:

• HT MAXSTAX Soybean
• HT MAXSTAX Corn
• HT MAXD Soybean
• HT MAXD Corn

Each product is designed with active ingredients that are EPA-registered specifically for the BIO-CAPSULE delivery system. “Unlike liquid synthetic pesticides, the active ingredients in these products – BORNE X™, GUARD C™, GUARD M™, GUARD X™, and PREPHYTE™ – don’t require any specialized handling or application equipment,” Eviston explained. “That makes it very convenient for enhanced protection against CRW, nematodes, seedcorn maggots, SDS, and other insects and pathogens.”

Backing his claims with research, Eviston highlighted multi-year independent, third-party trials confirming the system’s superior coverage and efficacy. “We are clearly delivering more active ingredients directly to the seed coat and achieving 10 times the effective seed coverage compared to traditional seed treatments and in-furrow applications.”

With this revolutionary technology, Meristem Crop Performance is redefining pest management in broad-acre farming, offering a next-generation solution that integrates seamlessly with existing farming practices while maximizing efficiency and yield potential.

Source- Meristem