New Bayer Fungicide Helps Midwest U.S. Corn and Wheat Growers

Posted by Dan Jacobs|13 April 2016

Midwest U.S. growers have a new fungicide available to help them protect their corn and wheat crops. Bayer has received approval and registration of Absolute Maxx fungicide from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The product is currently registered in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and South Dakota.

The fungicide contains triazole and a strobilurin, which helps plants stay greener longer. The chemistries work together to control disease through multiple modes of action, which help reduce the likelihood of the development of disease resistance. The active ingredient in Absolute Maxx also initiates changes in corn and wheat plants to promote increased photosynthetic efficiency during conditions of moisture stress.

“The introduction of Absolute Maxx fungicide to corn and wheat growers in the Great Plains states will be instrumental for operations looking to limit yield-reducing diseases,” said Thorsten Schwindt, Fungicides Product Manager for Bayer. “With more active ingredient than most fungicides at the recommended rate, we feel that Absolute Maxx gives growers a great opportunity to ensure their crop protection programs effectively limit disease and maximize yield potential without breaking the bank.

“In field trials on wheat, Absolute Maxx has shown improved stripe rust management, with growers seeing a 3 bu/A average yield lift,” added Schwindt. “Additionally, 2015 trials using Absolute Maxx in corn were equally effective, with yield increases in some instances beyond 20 bu/A.”

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