American Vanguard and Pioneer Hi-Bred Seeds Join Forces for SmartBox(R) Marketing Offer.NEWPORT BEACH Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , Calif. -- American Vanguard Corporation (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :AVD AvD Automobilclub von Deutschland (German automobile club) AVD Academy of Veterinary Dentistry AVD Audio Video Design (Melbourne, FL) AVD Audio Video Data AVD Association des Volontaires pour le Développement ) today announced that its subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, has partnered with Pioneer Hi-Bred Pioneer Hi-Bred is one of the largest U.S. companies which produces hybrid seeds for agriculture. History In 1926, farm journal editor and future U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, along with a group of Des Moines, Iowa businessmen, started the "Hi-Bred Corn Company". International, Inc., a subsidiary of E. I. du Pont de Nemours Du Pont de Ne·mours , Pierre Samuel 1739-1817. French-born economist and politician who took part in negotiations after the American Revolution (1783) and in the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory (1803). and Company (DuPont) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DD), for a marketing program for AMVAC's SmartBox(R) closed-handling system. Pioneer(R) brand seed customers now have the opportunity to qualify for a discount on the purchase of a SmartBox system. The SmartBox closed-handling system uses an in-cab computerized controller for precise application of granular corn rootworm root·worm n. Any of several beetles of the genus Diabrotica, the larvae of which feed on the roots of various crop plants, especially corn. insecticides, as well as monitoring and record-keeping. Applicator ap·pli·ca·tor n. An instrument for applying something, such as a medication. applicator, n a device for applying medication; usually a slender rod of glass or wood, used with a pledget of cotton on the end. exposure is virtually eliminated, since insecticides are pre-packaged in 50-lb. returnable containers that are keyed to open only when lock mounted into the SmartBox applicator. This eliminates the need to open, pour and dispose of bags and reduces the risk of skin contact and inhalation. This low-maintenance system, which now includes a GPS-compatible controller, can be fitted on all major planter brands. Ted Ramirez Ted Ramírez is Tucson's official troubadour as proclaimed by the Tucson Mayor and Council on December 17, 2001. He was presented the Arizona Culture Keeper Award in 2004. Ted was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and tours nationally and internationally with Ronstadt, Ramírez and , AMVAC's Director of marketing, noted, "We are pleased that Pioneer recognizes the value of our SmartBox technology and product offerings and introduced this discount program for Pioneer seed consumers. We see it as a further endorsement of our SmartBox technology." Barry Brown, Pioneer Marketing Manager, added, "We want to offer growers a range of treatment options for pest problems. The SmartBox system provides a granular insecticide solution with good efficacy, precise application and applicator safety. The computerized controller also can document insecticide applications on refuge acres." About Pioneer Hi-Bred Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, is the world's leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers and grain and oilseed oilseed the seeds of the linseed plant, rapeseed or canola, peanut, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius); biproduct oils from seeds include corn, grapeseed, olive, sesame, sunflower. processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa “Des Moines” redirects here. For other uses, see Des Moines (disambiguation). Des Moines (pronounced /dɪˈmɔɪn/ in English, , Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics, crop protection solutions and quality crop systems to customers in nearly 70 countries. DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel. Pioneer(R) is a registered trademark and service mark of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. About American Vanguard American Vanguard is a diversified specialty and agricultural products company that develops and markets products for crop protection and management, turf and ornamentals management and public and animal health. The Company's basic strategy is to acquire and license brand name, niche product lines from larger companies that divest mature products to focus on newly discovered molecules. During 2005, American Vanguard was recognized as one of BusinessWeek's Hot Growth Companies (#72), Fortune Small Business' America's 100 Fastest Growing Small Companies (#40) and in 2004 was recognized as a Forbes' 200 Best Small Companies (#34). American Vanguard is included on the Russell 2000(R) and Russell(R) 3000 Indexes. To learn more about American Vanguard, please reference the Company's web site at www.american-vanguard.com The Company, from time to time, may discuss forward-looking information. Except for the historical information contained in this release, all forward-looking statements are estimates by the Company's management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ from management's current expectations. Such factors include weather conditions, changes in regulatory policy and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in the Company's SEC reports and filings. All forward-looking statements, if any, in this release represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. |
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