Herbicides
providing selective jointed goatgrass control in conventional
winter wheat are not yet available. The genetic similarities
and similar life cycles between wheat and jointed goatgrass
have made selective herbicide development very difficult.
However, BASF has been developing the Clearfield® Production
System for wheat. See below to find out more about this
program.
The
Clearfield® system offers growers the first opportunity for
selective control of jointed goatgrass in herbicide-resistant
winter wheat. It combines locally adapted varieties with
the imidazolinone herbicide resistance trait. The technology
is NOT considered to be genetically modified (GM) and
can be processed the same as conventional wheat varieties.
Beyond™ herbicide (imazamox) received registration from the
EPA in December 2001 and was available for use on Clearfield®
wheat in Fall 2002. New varieties will be released in
the Central Great Plains and other wheat producing regions within
the next few years. Please check out the following information
sheets directly from BASF:
Several
herbicides are available for selective jointed goatgrass control
in crops other than wheat. Please consult your local chemical
retail center or agronomist for specific recommendations for
your crop and area.
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