2013 LOGAN COUNTY FARM OUTLOOK MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com October 25, 2013 Page 33
producers to use additional herbicide tools and cultural
practices to effectively manage the weeds.”
Agricultural companies are responding to producers’
needs, taking strong action by joining forces to
develop chemical technologies and gene resistance
to hard-to-control weeds, as well as continuing to
offer support and advancements in whole pest control
systems.
The following is a brief review of some of the
industry announcements made this past year that offer
a glimpse into the future. There is more than a hint
of expectation for more rapid advancements in seed
traits, chemical and system developments.
Herbicide and application
technology systems
■ In September, Dow AgroSciences announced
Arylex™, a new active ingredient for herbicides.
The new molecule was developed with Taminco,
the world’s largest producer of alkylamines and
alkylamine derivatives.
Aryex is the first member of a new structural class of
synthetic auxin herbicides. Arylex will be used in low-
use-rate herbicides for the control of broadleaf weeds
and has utility in multiple crops.
Initial registrations are anticipated beginning in 2014.
■ In February, Dow AgroSciences announced that the
Enlist™Weed Control System is awaiting regulatory
approvals.
According to the news release: “Enlist Duo™
herbicide with Colex-D™ Technology would provide
greater than 95 percent control of several key weed
species that are tough to control or glyphosate-
resistant. Used with best application practices,
Colex-D Technology reduces drift by up to 90 percent
compared to other 2,4-D and glyphosate herbicide
formulations.”
Mark Peterson, global biology leader for the Enlist
system with Dow AgroSciences, spoke on a panel
regarding the path forward for herbicide-resistant
weed management.
“Herbicides have been shown to be a key part of
efficient, sustainable weed management systems that
maximize production while preserving soil and water
resources,” Peterson said.
“It is important to note that herbicide-tolerant crops
have enabled great advances in soil conservation and
carbon sequestration,” he added. “Having farmers
go back to widespread tillage to control weeds will
negate those environmental advances.”
Enlist is a next-generation system that combines
innovative traits, herbicides and stewardship to deliver
weed control.
Enlist corn and Enlist soybean traits were approved
in October 2012 in Canada for food, feed and
environmental release, and Enlist Duo™ herbicide
was approved in Canada in May 2013.
■ The most recent announcement, made on Oct. 3,
was that Dow AgroSciences and Synpromics R&D
plan to collaborate in plant technology.
“Technologies such as those developed by Synpromics
can significantly enhance Dow AgroSciences’ tool kit
