BioSafe Systems
AXXE
BioSafe Systems’ AXXE herbicide is a broad-spectrum, non-selective weed control for grasses and broadleaf weeds that works well for potato growers. It is formulated to deliver maximum performance and provide fast-acting results on a long list of weeds and grasses, as well as most mosses and lichens.
AXXE is an innovative herbicidal soap product comprised of a form of ammoniated pelargonic salts. These salts penetrate the cell walls of plants, disrupting the cellular functions of the targeted weeds and killing them within hours of application.
Contact BioSafe Systems at www.biosafesystems.com
Syngenta Crop Protection
Boundary herbicide is a soil-applied, early-season herbicide containing two active ingredients that optimizes weed control while offering excellent crop tolerance and rotation flexibility. Boundary is active on a variety of weeds, including many annual broadleaves, grasses and sedges.
Sequence herbicide is a foliar, systemic herbicide that may be applied to control a broad spectrum of emerged weeds. It also provides residual control of many grasses and small-seeded broadleaf weeds, including bristly starbur, common lambsquarters, eastern black nightshade, fall panicum, foxtails, johnsongrass, pigweed and velvetleaf, among others.
Gramoxone SL 2.0 herbicide provides fast burn-down control of most annual grasses and broadleaf weeds on a variety of crops, including potatoes. Gramoxone SL 2.0 provides broad-spectrum control on difficult-to-control weeds, including those that glyphosate can leave behind. Ideal for burndown, floor management in perennial crops and as a harvest aid, this contact herbicide controls annual and perennial weeds.
Reglone is a non-volatile herbicide for use as a pre-harvest aid to desiccate certain crops in order to facilitate harvesting. Reglone is also recommended for use as a general herbicide to control weeds in non-crop areas and non-bearing crops. Reglone is an easy-to-use liquid that can be applied with ground or aerial equipment. Within hours of application, fast-acting Reglone is absorbed into green plant tissue—where rain can’t wash it off. In addition to desiccating green crop matter, it also dries broadleaf weeds and grasses that it contacts.
Contact Syngenta Crop Protection at www.syngenta.com.
SipcamAdvan
Stalwart MTZ
Stalwart MTZ is a valuable herbicide generating powerful results when applied to potatoes during the critical early-season window. By shutting down even the most resistant weeds like waterhemp and pigweed during the germination stage, Stalwart MTZ protects potatoes from competition for moisture, light and nutrients. Powered by two proven chemistries—metolachlor and metribuzin—Stalwart MTZ comes in a pre-mix that is easy to apply. Early weed control on the front end broadens growers’ post-application window, allowing greater flexibility for a second herbicide application.
Contact SipcamAdvan at www.sipcamadvan.com.
United Phosphorus, Inc.
Tricor
Tricor herbicide from UPI has been trusted by potato growers for years to deliver advanced protection against the most damaging weeds. With both pre- and post-emergent application uses, Tricor controls weeds during critical crop stages. When used as a tank mix partner, Tricor enhances growers’ weed control spectrum even further.
Available in both dry and liquid flowable formulations, Tricor has been proven effective to control pigweed, lambsquarters, foxtail, shepherd’s purse, crabgrass, thistle and many other weed varieties. Growers can give their potato crop the chance to reach its greatest yield potential by choosing the effective protection of Tricor herbicide.
Contact UPI at (800) 438-6071.
FMC Corporation
Aim EC
Aim EC from FMC Corporation is a standard for complete vine desiccation, providing excellent leaf and stem kill at optimal speed. Aim herbicide provides late-season control of eastern black nightshade. Its unique mode of action allows more time for nutrients to move into the tuber and for the tuber to release from the stolon, providing more uniform tuber size at harvest and possibly reducing stem-end browning. Aim herbicide can be applied alone once or in sequential application on fresh market, storage and seed potatoes.
Contact FMC Corporation at www.fmccrop.com.
BASF Crop Protection
Outlook, Prowl H2O
Outlook herbicide provides powerful, consistent control of grasses and small-seeded broadleaf weeds such as waterhemp, pigweed and eastern black nightshade and is labeled for use on multiple crops, including potatoes. Add in excellent crop safety and application flexibility, and growers will realize why Outlook is a favored partner for growers looking for an herbicide that performs all season long. Prowl H2O herbicide provides broad-spectrum residual control of tough broadleaf weeds and grasses, including resistant species of jungle rice and Italian ryegrass. Prowl H20 herbicide is a water-based formulation that helps maximize herbicide availability for residual weed control through excellent surface stability and reduced binding to field residue. This innovative herbicide offers additional benefits including no odor, reduced staining, greater storage temperature flexibility and better performance in high surface areas. This crop-safe herbicide is flexible and can be used on more than 90 crops, including potatoes.
Both Outlook and Prowl H2O are part of the BASF Advanced Weed Control System. Always read and follow label directions.
Contact BASF at advancedweedcontrol.basf.us.
Drexel Chemical Company
Quik-Quat, Me-Too-Lachlor, Imitator Plus
Quik-Quat is an effective and economical solution for pre-plant burndown of grass and broadleaf weeds. This product is effective over a wide range of climate and weather conditions and is labeled for over 100 different crops, including potatoes. Containing the active ingredient Paraquat, Quik-Quat ensures consistent control of hard-to-kill weeds.
Me-Too-Lachlor is a selective herbicide recommended as a pre-plant surface-applied, pre-plant incorporated or pre-emergence treatment in water or fluid fertilizer for control of most annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds in many crops including potatoes. Me-Too-Lachlor contains eight pounds of active metolachlor per gallon, making it an excellent option for broad-spectrum weed control.
Imitator Plus is a non-selective, post-emergent, systemic herbicide that provides broad-spectrum control of annual and perennial weeds, woody brush and trees. This “generic RoundUp” is ideal for control of broadleaf weeds and grasses.
Contact Drexel Chemical Company at www.DrexChem.com.
Editor’s Note: This list is by no means comprehensive. If you know of more herbicides for potato applications that can be included in our magazine, please email tyrell@potatogrower.com.