Bayer Crop Science Canada today announced the launch of Vyconic™ soybeans, a new trait technology that will be the first to feature tolerance to five herbicide active ingredients all in one breakthrough trait. Vyconic soybeans will represent a leap forward in weed control, enabling farmers to manage their fields with unparalleled flexibility
Key Highlights of Vyconic Soybeans:
- Five Herbicide Active Ingredient Tolerances in One Trait Package: Vyconic soybeans will be the first in the industry to offer tolerance to five herbicides active ingredients: dicamba, glufosinate, mesotrione, 2,4-D and glyphosate. This trait package will provide farmers with unparalleled flexibility to enable excellent weed control programs based on their specific needs and individual preferences.
- Two Additional Herbicide Active Ingredients Tolerance Options: With mesotrione and 2,4-D, Bayer is adding two new herbicide active ingredient tolerances to its most recent generation of soybean traits, XtendFlex® soybeans. Both herbicide active ingredients are effective against a wide range of broadleaf weeds, including kochia, fleabane, Palmer amaranth and waterhemp.
- Excellent Yield Potential From Industry-Leading Genetics: Vyconic soybeans will feature the very latest soybean genetics along with various beneficial agronomic traits to deliver outstanding yield potential.
"Soybeans are a key crop for Bayer in Canada, and Vyconic exemplifies Bayer's dedication to providing advanced solutions that address the ever-changing weed control needs of farmers in Canada," says Antoine Bernet, President and CEO, Bayer Crop Science Canada. "We are eager to launch this new Vyconic™ soybean trait package in the near future, so Canadian farmers can tackle their weed management challenges."
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