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FGI Stewardship
Forage Genetics International (FGI) is committed to helping enhance grower productivity through the introduction of innovative seed and trait products. These new technologies can bring enhanced value and benefits to growers, and growers assume responsibility for the proper management of these products.
To ensure growers receive all the benefits of our seed and trait products, Forage Genetics International (FGI):
- Explains and promotes the proper and responsible use of its products
- Manages product identity, integrity, and quality
- Meets or exceeds all government, industry, and self-imposed requirements and regulations
- Manages market impacts associated with product introduction
- Continues stewardship of products in the marketplace throughout their entire lifecycles
Product stewardship efforts at FGI are supported by industry wide efforts of organizations such as Excellence Through Stewardship®.
For questions about product stewardship, or to report a compliance concern, please call 1-855-227-8917 or submit a Contact Request at foragegenetics.com/contact.
Stewardship Agreements
Growers planting seed with the HarvXtra Alfalfa or Roundup Ready Alfalfa traits, agree to implement all stewardship requirements, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Read, sign, and comply with the Technology Stewardship Agreement (TSA) and obtain a grower license number from Bayer before purchasing or using Roundup Ready or HarvXtra alfalfa.
- Grower in the Western United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) must read, sign, and comply with the Seed and Feed Use Agreement (SFA) and obtain a number from FGI before purchasing or using HarvXtra Alfalfa.
- Use seed containing FGI Technologies solely for planting a single commercial crop.
- Comply with any additional stewardship requirements, such as grain or feed use agreements, product marketing requirements, or geographical planting restrictions that Bayer deems appropriate or necessary for proper stewardship or to comply with regulations.
- Do not move seed or material containing biotechnology traits across international boundaries or into nations where import is not permitted.
- Follow all applicable stewardship recommendations as outlined in this TUG.
- Always read, understand, and follow pesticide label directions and requirements.
Growers can read and sign a TSA and SFA t at www.agcelerate.com. AgCelerate is an industrywide technology licensing platform where you can view the current terms of the TSA/SFA and manage your contact information.
More Information
> Technology Use Guide (TUG) - Learn about the HarvXtra Alfalfa and Roundup Ready Alfalfa traits and their stewardship requirements.
> Technology Stewardship Agreement (TSA) - The current TSA can be found on the Technology Use Guide ("TUG") site. It can only signed via AgCelerate.
> Seed & Feed Use Agreement (SFA) - Copy only – SFA must be signed through AgCelerate
> AgCelerate - Read about the benefits of using AgCelerate technology licensing platform.
Weed Management
Integrated Weed Management
Growers have multiple tools available to them to control weeds and help reduce the risk of developing herbicide-resistant weeds. Integrated weed management includes following proper stewardship practices before, during, and after the application of crop protection products. Responsible use of weed control technologies is essential to help ensure that growers can count on them for years to come.
Remember, a pesticide applicator must always follow all product label requirements for all crop protection products.
MORE INFORMATION
> Weed Management Recommendations - You can find weed best management practices and recommendations in the TUG.
Intellectual Property
FGI is committed to seed intellectual property protection
For questions about product stewardship, or to report a compliance concern, please call 1-855-227-8917 or submit a Contact Request at foragegenetics.com/contact.
More Information
Compliant Concern and Reporting
For questions about product stewardship, or to report a compliance concern, please call 1-855-227-8917 or submit a Contact Request at foragegenetics.com/contact.
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