Herbicides
Maverick can be used to control problematic weeds such as waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, annual grasses, and more.
Illinois, Missouri and Nebraska have previously confirmed populations of dicamba-resistant waterhemp. Extension stresses the importance of not allowing any seed-bearing waterhemp to remain in the field at harvest.
Upon registration, BASF plans to introduce Liberty Ultra for grass and broadleaf weed control in glufosinate-tolerant soybeans, corn, cotton and canola next season.
Roughly 1.4 million metric tons of herbicide was applied globally in 2020. EPA looks to reduce the U.S.’s contribution to global herbicide numbers via a new regulation proposed on Monday.
A new report examines a future without glyphosate, showing if the herbicide was no longer available for farmers, the immediate impact would be costly to the economy, farmers and the environment.
Weeds don’t stand a chance versus the weed seed destroyer.
With four active ingredients, Syngenta announces Storen, which combines bicyclopyrone, mesotrione, S-metolachlor and pyroxasulfone, has been registered by the EPA for use in 2024.
Suppliers and retailers continue to cut glyphosate prices in the U.S. as the industry grapples with too much supplies. With no resolve in sight, one inputs analyst thinks glyphosate prices could remain low through 2023.
Platow Brief, a banking and finance publication, says new Bayer AG CEO Bill Anderson and team are working on a deal to spin off the division to improve the pharma giant’s financial wellbeing and placate investors.
Many Midwest farmers are seeing their corn crop struggle from compaction, nutrient deficiencies and herbicide carryover. Some of these issues can be addressed yet this season.
Farmers finding dead corn plants in their fields are texting pictures to Ken Ferrie, asking for help. Some of the culprits he’s found include wireworm, the carbon penalty, rootless corn syndrome and herbicide carryover.
Led by ADM, Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc., has closed a $10.5 million round of fundraising. This gives Harpe resources to continue its R&D through 2024.
University of Tennessee Extension weed specialist Larry Steckel says as farmers prepare to plant, it might be uncomfortable to spray early when fields look clean, but it’s a smart strategy for effective weed control.
Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie says there’s a lot of value in the concept of “start clean and stay clean” for full-season weed control. He shares some advice as farmers prepare for planting this year.
Albaugh previously acquired Corteva’s glyphosate business in Europe. With this latest acquisition, the company will expand its coverage of straight glyphosate DMA salt formulations and registrations globally.
BASF plans to launch Surtain herbicide for 2024 farmer use, pending EPA approval. It features two active ingredients that tackle up to 79 tough broadleaves and grasses, including Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and ragweed.
With TriVolt’s performance, consistency and effectiveness in mind, The Scoop’s audience recognized and elevated TriVolt herbicide as a welcomed tool in their toolboxes.
As farmers prepare to plant this spring, 2023 isn’t as much of a guessing game in terms of certain inputs supplies. BASF says the company isn’t seeing a shortage of glufosinate this year.
Nadav Bocher, Co-founder and CEO of Greeneye Technology, says he plans on FBN being the primary go-to-market channel for machines in just a few years.
Kyro is a novel formulation–the first of its kind to market– combining the active ingredients acetochlor, topramezone and clopyralid into one premix.
From drought to supply chain issues, weed control proved to be a nightmare in some areas this year. One expert expects similar challenges in the new year, especially when it comes to herbicides in short supply.
Ben Sauder says, “We’re going to have to really work hard in the next several years to get these weeds back under control because we’ve lost 20 years of weed control in just this one past year.”
10 things top executives had to say about their vision for Corteva in the near future.
More than three dozen U.S. John Deere dealerships will now sell the GUSS autonomous sprayer. The company says the Herbicide GUSS is the first and only autonomous orchard herbicide applicator.
If you were confused Friday about the EPA announcement on glyphosate, you were not alone. Bottom line: glyphosate can still be used.
This record number of prevent plant acres comes with not only financial challenges, but agronomic challenges as well.
Winter annual weeds will impact future plantings though. They act as alternate hosts for pests, impact soil temperature and can sequester moisture and nutrients from future crops.
Today a panel of judges for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said it will not require vacatur for Enlist Duo herbicide. The herbicide, with 2,4-D choline and glyphosate, was challenged in court.
Bayer is committed to marketing Roundup. At the same time, the company plans to reduce the environmental impact of crop protection products globally by 30% by developing new technologies for farmers’ use.
By crop, here are the weeds scientists put in the bull’s-eye for seven grass crops.