This new family of traits developed by Dow AgroSciences provides superior weed control by partnering with and improving leading weed control systems to offer growers flexibility, convenience, and value.

 

Submission of the soy event for USDA review and deregulation puts the new herbicide tolerant trait technology on schedule for its planned US introduction. The soy event submission follows closely behind the corn event submission which was made in August.

 

This USDA submission follows a recent announcement by Dow AgroSciences and DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred that they have entered into a commercial cross-licensing agreement that enable the two companies to deliver expanded herbicide-tolerant soy options to farmers in the next decade.

 

This new weed control technology will be available in elite germplasm and stacked with industry leading traits. The new herbicide tolerant trait technology provides greater flexibility in 2,4-D use, allowing immediate planting after application compared to the delays required under current labeling. It also offers greater reliability and faster elimination of weed competition.