Sunflower

SVS 640EM

Mid Oleic Sunflower Seed for Eastern New Mexico

SVS 640EM is a mid oleic sunflower hybrid designed for growers who need excellent drought tolerance, flexible market opportunities, and dependable High Plains performance. Featuring Sulfonylurea (SU) herbicide tolerance and a mid oleic oil profile, SVS 640EM is an excellent fit for sunflower production throughout Eastern New Mexico, West Texas, and the Southern Great Plains. Seed Ventures identifies SVS 640EM as a mid oleic sunflower with SU herbicide tolerance.

  • SVS 640EM
  • Mid Oleic Sunflower
  • Sunflower Seed in Eastern New Mexico
  • Excellent drought tolerance
  • SU herbicide tolerance
  • Strong yield potential
  • Broad High Plains adaptation
  • Flexible oil market opportunities

Why Choose a Mid Oleic Sunflower?

Mid oleic (NuSun®) sunflowers provide growers with an excellent balance between conventional oil and high oleic oil production.

Research conducted in the Southern Great Plains has shown that mid oleic sunflower hybrids can match or exceed conventional sunflower yields while providing access to premium oil markets. Texas A&M research found NuSun yields were equal to or greater than conventional sunflower yields in multiple trials.

Benefits of Mid Oleic Sunflowers

  • Excellent oil quality
  • Strong market demand
  • Competitive yield potential
  • Flexible marketing opportunities
  • Proven High Plains performance

SVS 640EM offers growers the opportunity to capitalize on these advantages while maintaining excellent agronomics.

Sunflower Seed in Eastern New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico growers face unique production challenges:

  • Limited rainfall
  • Wind stress
  • High summer temperatures
  • Variable irrigation availability
  • Diverse soil conditions

SVS 640EM is well suited for these environments because of its adaptability and drought tolerance.

Whether you’re farming near:

Why Choose SVS 640EM?

Mid Oleic Oil Production

Provides access to the growing mid oleic oil market while maintaining excellent agronomic performance.

SU Herbicide Tolerance

Offers additional weed management flexibility through Sulfonylurea herbicide tolerance.

Excellent Drought Tolerance

Built to handle the moisture limitations common throughout Eastern New Mexico and the High Plains.

Strong Yield Potential

Designed to maximize yield opportunities across varying environments.

Broad Adaptability

Performs well under both dryland and irrigated production systems.

Strong Plant Health

Maintains vigor throughout the growing season and supports excellent harvestability.

Flexible Marketing Options

SVS 640EM provides multiple end-use opportunities for growers.

Mid Oleic Oil Production

Mid oleic sunflower oil remains a desirable option because of its favorable oil characteristics and broad food industry applications.

Birdseed Markets

Black oil sunflower types are commonly utilized in birdseed markets because of their oil content and consumer demand.

Commercial Sunflower Production

Strong agronomics make SVS 640EM a versatile option across a variety of production systems.

SVS 640EM Planting Guidelines

  • Planting Season: Spring
  • Minimum Soil Temperature: 50–55°F+
  • Planting Depth: 1–2 Inches
  • Recommended Population: 18,000–22,000 Plants Per Acre
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  • Market Type: Mid Oleic Oilseed
  • Herbicide System: Sulfonylurea (SU) Tolerance

 

SVS 640EM Characteristics

  • Type: Mid Oleic Sunflower
  • Oil Profile: Mid Oleic (NuSun-Type)
  • Herbicide System: Sulfonylurea (SU) Tolerance
  • Yield Potential: Excellent
  • Drought Tolerance: Excellent
  • Plant Health: Strong
  • Standability: Excellent
  • Drydown: Good
  • Adaptability: Eastern New Mexico & Southern High Plains
  • Best Market: Oil Production & Birdseed Opportunities

Is SVS 640EM Right for Your Farm?

SVS 640EM is ideal if you:

✅ Need a Mid Oleic Sunflower
✅ Farm in Eastern New Mexico
✅ Want drought tolerance
✅ Need herbicide tolerance
✅ Want flexible market opportunities
✅ Grow under dryland conditions
✅ Need strong High Plains adaptation

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