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The herbicide takes effect quickly after application. It is registered in every US state. [6] It should be sprayed when the soil is well worked and dry, to allow good mixing and incorporation. It can be stored at temperatures as low as -50 °F. [7] It is not persistent in soil, having a half-life of about 6 days. [1]
As a herbicide, it was introduced in 1962, [2] and it quickly became the fourth most used herbicide in the US, with 28.5 million pounds (12.9 thousand tonnes) used in 1974. [4] Its use has declined significantly, to 15 million pounds (6.8 thousand tonnes) in 1991 to 950 thousand pounds (430 tonnes) by 1998.
By far the most frequently used products are formulations for mixing with water then applying as sprays. Water miscible, older formulations include: EC Emulsifiable concentrate; WP Wettable powder; SL Soluble (liquid) concentrate; SP Soluble powder; Newer, non-powdery formulations with reduced or no use of hazardous solvents and improved ...
Nufarm is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (symbol NUF) and its head office is located at Laverton in Melbourne. [2] As at close on Friday 4 October 2019, its ordinary share capital was valued at AUD$6.49, implying a market capitalisation of AUD$2.45 billion.
The Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) classifies herbicides by their mode of action (MoA) to provide a uniform way for farmers and growers to identify the agents they use and better manage pesticide resistance around the world. [1] [2] It is run by CropLife International [3] in conjunction with the Weed Science Society of America ...
By 1993 a patent claiming specific ester derivatives including butafenacil was published. [6] This was developed for the market under the code number CGA276854 and launched in 2001. [1] [7] By that time, further mergers in the industry meant that the product was supplied by Syngenta [8] with brand names including B Power. [9]
2,4-DB or 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid is a selective systemic phenoxy herbicide used to control many annual and perennial broad-leaf weeds in alfalfa, peanuts, soybeans, and other crops. Its active metabolite , 2,4-D , inhibits growth at the tips of stems and roots.
Sethoxydim is a postemergent herbicide for control of grass weeds in a wide variety of horticultural crops. [1] [2] [3] Sethoxydim is sold under brand names including Poast, [1] [4] Torpedo, Ultima, Vantage, Conclude, and Rezult. It is manufactured by BASF, TopPro, and Monterey Lawn and Garden. [4]