A Proven Bird Food Sunflower
If your goal is producing sunflower seed for the bird food industry, Falcon should be near the top of your list.
Nuseed specifically identifies Falcon as a hybrid that fits well into the bird food market because of its yield consistency, oil content, and agronomic package. Falcon produces the black-seeded sunflower preferred by many bird food buyers while maintaining strong field performance.
Why Falcon Fits Bird Food Production
- Consistent seed production
- Strong yield performance
- Excellent oil content
- Easy marketability
- Strong standability through harvest
For growers targeting bird food contracts or local bird seed demand, Falcon provides a reliable production option year after year.
Better Weed Control Throughout the Season
One of Falcon’s biggest advantages is the ExpressSun® herbicide system.
The ExpressSun trait provides tolerance to labeled tribenuron-methyl herbicides, allowing growers improved post-emergence weed control compared to conventional sunflower production systems. Nuseed specifically highlights ExpressSun as a tool for maximizing weed control and ease of production.
Benefits of ExpressSun
- Improved broadleaf weed control
- Cleaner fields
- Reduced weed competition
- Easier crop management
- Improved yield protection
For growers battling pigweed, ragweed, cocklebur, and other broadleaf weeds, Falcon offers a major management advantage.
Why Choose Falcon?
Proven Bird Food Market Fit
Falcon is specifically recommended for bird food market opportunities while maintaining strong yield performance.
Consistently Good Yields
Nuseed highlights Falcon as a hybrid that consistently delivers strong yields across multiple environments.
Excellent Stalk Strength
Strong stalks help improve standability and reduce harvest issues.
Strong Drought Tolerance
Falcon receives high drought tolerance ratings and performs well under challenging growing conditions.
Strong Late-Season Plant Health
Healthy plants support grain fill and maintain harvestability.
Low Management Production
The combination of ExpressSun technology and strong agronomics helps simplify sunflower production.
Multiple Marketing Options
Falcon offers flexibility across multiple sunflower markets.
Bird Food Market
Primary opportunity for Falcon production. Nuseed specifically lists bird food as a key market fit.
NuSun Crush Market
Falcon’s oil profile also makes it suitable for NuSun oil production.
Commercial Sunflower Production
Excellent agronomics allow Falcon to fit both dryland and irrigated sunflower acres.
Is Falcon Sunflower Right for Your Farm?
Falcon is ideal if you:
✅ Want a Bird Food Sunflower
✅ Need Express herbicide resistance
✅ Want easier weed control
✅ Need strong drought tolerance
✅ Sell into bird seed markets
✅ Want a low-management sunflower hybrid
✅ Need strong stalk strength and harvestability
Falcon Sunflower FAQs
Is Falcon a bird food sunflower?
Yes. Nuseed specifically identifies Falcon as a strong fit for the bird food market.
Does Falcon have Express herbicide resistance?
Yes. Falcon contains the ExpressSun® trait for tolerance to labeled tribenuron-methyl herbicides.
Is Falcon drought tolerant?
Yes. Falcon receives strong drought tolerance ratings and is known for resilience under stressful conditions.
What market opportunities fit Falcon?
Falcon is primarily suited for bird food and NuSun crush markets.
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