When Considering Corn Herbicides, Choose One That Adds Up

By: Know More Grow More

Cheap herbicides may sound like a bargain, but they can turn out to cost more than you think. At the end of the day, it’s not just about what you save; it’s about what you risk losing. And when you consider the cost of lower yields and the potential for increased weed pressure in future seasons, what you could lose adds up.

When it comes to selecting a herbicide program, look at the big picture; choosing a herbicide with residual control and multiple effective sites of action will save weed management headaches down the road, and the right herbicide program can even pay back in yield.

Through our research and university trials, we’ve seen that with Acuron corn herbicide, growers can find 5 to 15 more bushels an acre (bu/A)* than with any other corn herbicide. That’s because Acuron, with its 4 active ingredients and 3 effective sites of action, controls tough weeds that other products miss. When your corn crop isn’t fighting weeds for nutrients, water or sunlight, it’s able to develop to its full yield potential.

An extra 5 to 15 bu/A can make a big impact on your bottom line. If you look at a corn price of roughly $3.96 a bushel, that’s an additional $19.80 to $59.40 per acre, and when you spread that kind of positive return across your entire operation, it can really make a difference.

If you aren’t currently using Acuron, talk to your local retailer or Syngenta representative to see how many more bushels you could find.