S&W Seed Company Introduces Double Team Forage Sorghum for Enhanced Weed Control

Key Takeaways:

1. Introduction of Double Team Forage Sorghum: S&W Seed Company expands its technology with a non-GMO, over-the-top grassy weed control option for forage sorghum growers.
2. Successful Track Record: Double Team Grain Sorghum, introduced in 2021, has established itself as a leading grass control trait and is expected to cover over 10% of grain sorghum acres in 2024.
3. Expected Benefits for Growers: The technology aims to provide enhanced investment returns and increase yields under heavy weed pressure.
4. Innovation on the Horizon: A Prussic Acid-Free (PAF) trait will debut in 2025 to increase safety for grazing livestock.
5. Impact on the Sorghum Industry: The new technology aligns sorghum crop solutions with those available for other major crops.

Launch of Double Team Forage Sorghum

S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW), a prominent player in agricultural technology, announced the commercial launch of Double Team Forage Sorghum today. This innovation provides a non-GMO solution for controlling grassy weeds in forage sorghum, aiming to improve the crop’s utility and economic viability.

Growth and Impact of Double Team Technology

Since its market introduction, Double Team Grain Sorghum has rapidly become the preferred grass control trait within the industry. S&W Seed Company projects that this trait will be utilized in over 10% of grain sorghum acreage by 2024, almost doubling its coverage from the previous year.

Company Leadership’s Perspective

Mark Herrmann, CEO of S&W Seed Company, commented on the expansion, “The launch of Double Team Forage Sorghum represents a significant step forward in our commitment to enhance sorghum cultivation. Just as we’ve seen with Double Team Grain Sorghum, we anticipate that this new technology will offer similar benefits in terms of ROI and yield improvements for forage growers.”

Benefits to Sorghum Growers

Field trials have shown that Double Team technology can lead to higher yields. Herrmann elaborated, “Our trials indicate that Double Team provides superior grass weed control, which is critical under high weed pressure. Feedback from growers has been overwhelmingly positive, citing improved profitability and ROI.”

Future Innovations

S&W Seed Company is also developing a Prussic Acid Free (PAF) trait, expected to launch in 2025. This trait aims to eliminate the risk of prussic acid poisoning, a common hazard in grazing livestock, thereby extending the grazing season and ensuring animal safety.

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