Summary: Herbicide innovation is thriving as multiple
companies and institutions develop new products and technologies. Focus areas
include addressing resistance, collaborative rice weed control efforts, and
safe paraquat precursors, with approvals in the UK and solutions for Brazilian
crop protection.
Nufarm's Scorch® EXT Herbicide Expands to
Colorado for Resistant Weed Control
Recently, Nufarm Americas Inc. announced that its Scorch® EXT
herbicide has obtained a 24(c) Special Local Needs registration in Colorado for
the control of broadleaf weeds in fallow fields. This pre-mixed formulation,
based on Nufarm's proprietary Duplosan® ingredient, is specifically designed to
tackle resistant kochia weeds, particularly those resistant to glyphosate,
dicamba, 2,4-D, and fluroxypyr. Scorch EXT, already approved in multiple
states, now expands its reach to Colorado, offering effective control against
various weeds and addressing significant regional resistance challenges in the
agricultural sector.
Japanese and American Firms Collaborate on New
Rice Herbicide Effeeda® to Tackle Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
Recently, Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan) and
Valent U.S.A. announced an exclusive partnership to jointly develop Effeeda®, a
novel herbicide for rice cultivation in the United States. This collaboration
aims to provide American rice farmers with an innovative solution to address
the escalating issue of herbicide-resistant and difficult-to-control weeds.
Renmin University Discovers Safe and Effective
Paraquat Precursor Compound
Recently, the research team led by Wang Yapei at the School
of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Renmin University of China, introduced a
biologically safe paraquat precursor called carboxymethyl viologen (CMV). CMV's
zwitterionic structural characteristics reduce cellular uptake, thereby
weakening its biological toxicity and demonstrating excellent safety in cellular
and mouse models. Additionally, it undergoes decarboxylation under mild
conditions to form methyl viologen (paraquat, MV), exhibiting satisfactory
herbicidal efficacy in field trials.
Cordova's New Herbicides Containing
Flurochloridone and Triclopyr Approved for UK Market
Recently, Cordova announced that its two new selective
herbicides, ProClova® XL (flurochloridone + rimsulfuron) and ProGrass™
(flurochloridone + triclopyr + fluroxypyr-meptyl), have received approval from
the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) of the UK pesticide regulatory body
for use in turfgrass management.
Syngenta Launches New Rice Herbicide
"Yiante" Containing Flurochloridone
Syngenta has introduced "Yiante," a new rice field
herbicide combining pretilachlor with flurochloridone. "Yiante" can
be flexibly used for both direct-seeding and transplanting within 5-10 days and
is safe for rice. Early application provides sustained control of broadleaf and
sedge weeds for up to 50 days, including prevention of barnyardgrass at the
one-leaf one-heart stage, significantly reducing weed populations, subsequent
herbicide costs, crop damage, and management risks, ultimately enhancing
productivity and stability in rice production.
FMC Introduces Dichloroisopropoxyacetone-Based
Crop Protection Products in Brazil
Recently, FMC showcased a series of innovative solutions at
the DINETEC 2025 exhibition in Brazil, including the Azugro® herbicide. Azugro®
utilizes the unique Isoflex® active ingredient dichloroisopropoxyacetone,
specifically designed for cotton cultivation. It exhibits high selectivity,
effectively increasing yields and controlling resistant weeds. This novel
molecule aids in resistance management, enhances crop productivity, provides
better control of invasive plants, extends residual effects, simplifies
operational workflows, and maintains field cleanliness, mitigating competition
from weeds in cotton fields.
（Source: Company announcements, World Agrochemicals Network,
etc., compiled by CCM.）
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