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SEED VARIETY REPORT | Maribo
New & Improved
Maribo Seeds bringing new
hybrids to Midwest growers
Maribo Seeds has been providing seed to the worldwide
sugarbeet industry for nearly a century. Over the past several
years, Maribo has directed its attention to the U.S. market,
developing tried, true and tested varieties while focusing
on the key attributes for U.S. growers. To learn more about
Maribo Seed, contact your local Nutrien Solutions sales
representative or visit www.mariboseeds.com.
Maribo seed is currently trialing in several U.S. markets,
with the potential of sales to Michigan, American Crystal,
Minn-Dak and SMBSC growers following sugar cooperative
approvals.
Michigan Sugar
Three hybrids are available for the Michigan growing areas
this upcoming season: MA709, MA813NT and MA814. These
hybrids bring high tolerance to Cercospora leaf spot as well as
other key disease pressures in the growing area. Each offers
excellent sugar extractability potential.
Red River Valley
Maribo brings four hybrids to the Red River Valley in 2020:
MA504, MA717 and MA109 for American Crystal. MA504
and MA717 offer superior yield potential, while MA109 brings
a strong disease package. Maribo also offers MA806 for the
Minn-Dak market, pending sugar cooperative approval.
MA806 is a high-quality hybrid with phenomenal Cercospora
tolerance.
SMBSC
Cercospora is mounting in SMBSC territory, and Maribo
has responded with a new hybrid based on sugar cooperative
approvals. MA801 brings industry-leading Cercospora
tolerance with a well-balanced package. n
