Winning the war against weeds requires a strategy flexible enough to adapt to the challenges of spring weather with the staying power to get your soybeans from planting through canopy. For that battle, you need a serious weed management plan.

STARTING BEFORE EMERGENCE

The strongest plans include a preemergence herbicide with residual control, followed by a postemergence residual herbicide.

Choosing a preemergence herbicide tailored to your growing conditions matters, which puts Fierce® EZ Herbicide, Fierce® MTZ Herbicide and Fierce® XLT Herbicide at the top of the list. Three formulations specific to soil pH, weed mix and pressure mean you can count on finding a Fierce herbicide that fits your needs.

“The easiest weed to control is one that doesn’t emerge,” says Devonne Marshall, regional account manager at Valent U.S.A. “We recommend beginning with a premium preemergence herbicide with multiple effective modes of action on the specific weed species you’re targeting.”

Growers can expect six to eight weeks of residual control following the application of a premium preemergence herbicide. In areas prone to especially challenging weed pressure from Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, residual control is crucial to managing through those weeds’ longer emergence windows.

CONTROLLING THROUGH CANOPY

After a preemergence herbicide application, the battle plan shifts to controlling weeds through soybean canopy.

Perpetuo^® Herbicide is a flexible option that works with any trait system a grower chooses, bringing powerful knockdown and long-lasting residual.

“The purpose in applying Perpetuo is to extend the Group 15 chemistry and give rotational flexibility,” Marshall says. “It fits multiple trait platforms, and it really provides a lot of flexibility and extended residual against those tough-to-manage weeds.”

PLANNING FOR 2023

Putting together a plan well in advance of the 2023 growing season is key. Equally as important will be speaking for your needs early, and working closely with your agronomist, retailer and other partners to ensure your farm is prepared for the season.

For more information about Fierce Herbicides and Perpetuo Herbicide, or to contact a Valent representative, visit the sales rep page.

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