T OP CROP
MARCH 2020 topcropmanager.com
MANAGER
The discovery of new and effective herbicide modes of action (MOA) is rare and it can take up to 14 years to develop a new herbicide Group. Therefore, it’s important to use the tools we do have to get the best weed control, but in a way that minimizes the risk of resistance development. The industry is moving towards products that are copacks or co-formulations containing multiple modes of action to make this easier. By providing products “prepackaged” with two to three different herbicide groups that target the same weeds, there’s the benefit of not only managing the most troublesome weeds, but also reducing the risk of further resistance development. In addition to providing innovative herbicide solutions, Bayer is dedicated to providing education, tools and resources to help manage this growing concern. MixItUp.ca is a one-stop, online resource for information, tools and field management strategies. It’s part of our commitment to tackle herbicide resistance in a responsible manner that’s founded in sound agronomics. If you need more information, visit MixItUp.ca and if you suspect you have a resistance problem, don’t hesitate to call your Bayer representative or your retail. All the best for a successful 2020 season. Sincerely, Jon Weinmaster Marketing Manager – Cereals Bayer
PHOTO COURTESY OF TAMMY JONES.
MINIMIZE RESISTANCE RISK AND MIX IT UP
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WEED CONTROL GUIDE 2020
Weed management is a part of crop production that never leaves a grower’s mind. Weeds are constantly evolving and changing; weeds that pop up this year may not have even been a blip on the radar in previous seasons. Adding to this, new forms of resistance are constantly emerging, and decisions can become overwhelming.
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