New Express FT Herbicide Boosts Wheat and Barley Protection

Jun 26, 2025
By Farms.com

FMC Launches Fast Acting Weed Control Solution

There is new protection available against broadleaf weeds in spring wheat, durum, winter wheat, and barley. FMC Canada has officially announced the registration of Express® FT herbicide for use in the prairie provinces and the interior of British Columbia. This new product is designed to provide both fast and extended control of broadleaf weeds in spring wheat, durum, winter wheat, and barley.

Express FT herbicide combines a Group 4 and two Group 2 active ingredients, allowing it to target problem weeds like resistant kochia, cleavers, dandelion, and volunteer canola. Its systemic action reaches the roots, ensuring thorough and effective weed elimination.

FMC Canada says one of the key features of this herbicide is its extended control for up to 15 days on flushing weeds. This helps reduce early-season weed competition and keeps fields cleaner for longer.

“With Express® FT herbicide, we’re giving farmers a strong new pre-seed option that targets tough weeds like kochia—without giving up lasting control of flushing volunteer canola,” said Daniel Packer, Marketing Director, FMC Canada. “It’s an effective, easy-to-use herbicide that performs well under western Canadian conditions.”

Key benefits of Express FT herbicide include:

Fast and systemic weed control

Extended control on flushing weeds

Flexible crop rotation options

The herbicide is tank-mixed with glyphosate and should be applied at least 24 hours before planting wheat or barley. A single case treats 160 acres and features a dry formulation powered by Solumax® soluble granules, which dissolve quickly for easy sprayer cleanout and consistent performance.

Express FT is designed for use in western Canadian conditions, making it a reliable tool for growers facing tough early-season weed pressure.

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Video: Winter Canola Trial in Mississippi | Can It Work for Double Cropping? | Pioneer Agronomy

Can winter canola open new opportunities for growers in the Mid-South? In this agronomy update from Noxubee County, Mississippi, Pioneer agronomist Gus Eifling shares an early look at a first-year winter canola trial and what farmers are learning from the field.

Planted in late October on 30-inch rows, the crop is now entering the bloom stage and progressing quickly. In this video, we walk through current field conditions, fertility management, and how timing could make this crop a valuable option for double-cropping soybeans or cotton.

If harvest timing lines up with early May, growers may be able to transition directly into another crop during ideal planting windows. Ongoing field trials will help determine whether canola could become a viable rotational option for the region.

Watch for:

How winter canola is performing in its first season in this Mississippi field

Why growers chose 30-inch rows for this trial

What the crop looks like as it moves from bolting into bloom

Fertility strategy, including nitrogen and sulfur applications

How canola harvest timing could enable double-cropping with soybeans or cotton

Upcoming trials comparing soybeans after canola vs. traditional planting

As more growers look for ways to maximize acres and diversify rotations, experiments like this help determine what new crops might fit into existing systems.