Since arriving in North America, sugarcane aphids (SCA) have caused historic damage to U.S. sorghum crops. But thanks to Alta Seeds, growers have a powerful tool for reducing aphid-related losses.
Aphix™ grain sorghum and forage sorghum hybrids offer elite SCA tolerance that allows growers to effectively reduce the impact of sugarcane aphids on their sorghum crop. Carefully chosen for the highest level of tolerance to sugarcane aphid pressure, these sorghum hybrids offer the same outstanding performance expected from Alta Seeds grain sorghum and forage sorghum plus the added confidence of proven protection against crop loss caused by sugarcane aphids.
Wherever sugarcane aphids strike, growers can protect their crops with SCA tolerance tailored to their region. Here’s a closer look at the Aphix Hybrid lineup: