On March 2, Bayer announced it had received EPA registrations on two crop science products.
First of Its Kind Seed
First, VT4PRO with RNAi Technology will be added to the corn seed portfolio as the first product that combines three modes of built-in action in Trecepta Technology for above-ground pest control of corn earworm and western bean cutworm and an RNAi-based mode of action to help control rootworm.
The company will have large scale field testing of VT4PRO in 2022 and 2023. Its commercial launch is potential scheduled for 2024, pending state registrations.
“This product is another example of Bayer’s commitment to developing and delivering innovative products for farmers through our corn product pipeline,” said Scott Stein, North America Corn Product Management Lea. “With an annual investment of more than $2 billon, we’re dedicated to developing technology that provides innovative solutions that help growers address the tough challenges they face on their farms.”
Selective Corn Herbicide
A new selective corn herbicide, TriVolt, has been registered by EPA. With three active ingredients– Thiencarbazone, Flufenacet and Isoxaflutole representing Groups 2, 15 and 27–this proprietary combination gives burndown and residual activity for up to 8 weeks.
Bayer says when tank-mixed with Atrazine, TriVolt delivers four different sites of action to help combat troublesome grass and broadleaf weeds.
“We are excited to add TriVolt corn herbicide to our broad portfolio solutions. Weeds are almost always a constant threat,” says Robert Schrick, Crop Protection Strategic Business Lead, Bayer. “TriVolt can help growers ensure they start with clean fields and stay clean by getting ahead of weeds before they can compete with their crops.”
State approvals for TriVolt are pending.
