Enlist Duo Herbicide Approved; Enlist Weed Control System Now Cleared for Use

The Enlist Weed Control System from Dow AgroSciences has been approved for field use in 2015 by federal regulatory authorities.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration of Enlist Duo herbicide for use with Enlist corn and soybeans – the final step in the regulatory process – was granted on October 14. The Enlist corn and soybean traits were deregulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on September 17.

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With all regulatory approvals now in place, Dow AgroSciences will release its 2015 market intentions for Enlist in corn and soybeans before the end of the year.

Enlist introduction into the cotton market is still on schedule for 2016.

“Our company is uniquely positioned to answer the need for new, innovative weed control technology,” says Tim Hassinger, president, Dow AgroSciences. “With our leading biotech capability and strong chemistry heritage, we designed a breakthrough solution utilizing both traits and herbicides. The Enlist system is an extremely effective tool, and is tailored for the way farmers work today.” Enlist Duo herbicide is a proprietary blend of new 2,4-D choline and glyphosate. By combining two modes of action, Enlist Duo will control and help prevent further development of herbicide-resistant weeds. Enlist Duo herbicide has also been optimized for on-target application utilizing Dow’s proprietary Colex-D Technology, which will provide both stewardship and user benefits. Dow has made significant investments in existing and new assets to reliably supply high quality 2,4-D for current market needs, and 2,4-D choline for new Enlist Duo demand.

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In its decision to deregulate Enlist corn and soybean traits in mid-September, USDA acknowledged that Enlist will be an effective tool for weed resistance management, saying the technology can “be useful for decades if best management practices are followed,” and said that “allowing growers the choice to use herbicide resistance technology is consistent with USDA’s mission of promoting agriculture production sustainably.”

Regulatory agencies in more than 70 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, Japan, Australia and the U.S., have authorized the use of 2,4-D using modern regulatory requirements. More information about the Enlist Weed Control System is available on YouTube, Twitter or the product website.

 

Source – Dow AgroSciences

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