Converge® XT from Bayer Crop Science
Corn producers now have an extended application window for season-long control of grassy and broadleaf weeds with the registration of Converge XT says Bayer Crop Science. The herbicide extends application timing up to the three-leaf stage of corn.

Converge XT is a Group 27 herbicide with the active ingredient isoxaflutole and a new proprietary safener which allows for the extending application timing. The herbicide provides post-emergent broad-spectrum control of grassy and broadleaf weeds in corn.

“We’ve provided growers and custom applicators with the flexibility of extra time for application while maintaining the same excellent weed control activity of Converge PRO. It makes Converge XT an easy fit into their weed control program,” says Greg Good, Portfolio Manager, Row Crops with Bayer CropScience. “Extending the application into early post-emergent timing essentially adds an extra week of opportunity during hectic spring spraying schedules.”

The Great Canadian Stand^TM
Comprehensive information on best practices for crop management is the goal of www.thegreatcanadianstand.com, says Syngenta, the company behind the new website.

According to Syngenta, The Great Canadian Stand is a project that encourages growers and agronomists to ‘take a stand’ on producing better yields while being good stewards of the land. The website includes information on seed quality and size, seed treatments, crop/variety selection, crop rotation, seedbed preparation, seeding date and rate, row spacing and fertility. In addition, the site also featured video commentary from well-known experts.

“Syngenta is committed to helping producers get the most out of the land while employing sustainable agronomic practices,” says Jason Pickering, Agronomic Brand Manager, Syngenta. “We expect the website will become an indispensible tool for producers, retailers and agronomists who wish to learn and share best practices.”