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2020 Spray Early With Confidence Program

Establishing a weed management program is essential to maintaining farm productivity and reducing weed populations. And with the 2020 Spray Early With Confidence Program, you can get the most out of early season applications. Now with additional weed management strategies, broader program availability in new geographies and a broadleaf and grass control guarantee.

We're confident that spraying early can give you the control you need to see success in your soybean fields. However, if you experience less than commercially acceptable performance on labeled weeds* within 30 days after the postemergence application while following all program requirements stated below, Bayer will pay up to $15/acre (up to $10/acre for broadleaf weeds and up to $5/acre for grasses) to assist in a postemergence application on the affected acres (only if respray occurs).

Program Benefits

Effective weed management strategy

Increased flexibility for farmers and custom applicators

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Weed control guarantee on both broadleaf and grass weeds — up to $15/acre1

Option 1: Preferred Weed Management Strategy**

**Eligible States include Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri (excluding Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, New Madrid, Mississippi, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard counties), Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

1 Start Clean.

  • Use appropriate burndown herbicide at labeled rate or tillage.

2 Apply a Pre-Emergence
Application.

  • Use a qualifying residual product (Group 3, 14 or 15) at the labeled rate within two weeks before planting or prior to soybean emergence to control broadleaf weeds.
    • Recommend adding metribuzin in areas with Amaranthus species or PPO-resistant species.4
    • Recommend adding XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology, a restricted use pesticide, in minimum-till and no-till situations.

3 Apply a Postemergence
Application.

  • Make POST application when weeds are less than 4 inches and within 30 days after planting soybeans (recommended application between 20-30 days after planting). Application should include Warrant® Herbicide (3-4 pts) or Warrant® Ultra Herbicide2 (50 fl oz.) and Roundup PowerMAX® herbicide or  Roundup WeatherMAX® herbicide (32 fl oz.) and XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology (22 fl oz.) and an approved DRA at labeled rate.
XtendiMAX® Herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology + Roundup PowerMax® Herbicide + Warrant® Herbicide

Based on Court ruling and EPA Existing Stock Order on XtendiMax® Herbicide registration, Bayer has stopped its sale and distribution of XtendiMax® Herbicide. Visit our XtendiMax herbicide updates page to learn the latest www.roundupreadyxtend.com/xtendimaxupdates. Low-volatility dicamba products subject to the ruling include XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology, Engenia® herbicide and Fexapan® herbicide. These products are pending EPA approval and availability.


NEW - Option 2: Alternative Weed Management Strategy**

**Eligible States include Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri (excluding Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, New Madrid, Mississippi, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard counties), Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

1 Start Clean.

  • Use appropriate burndown herbicide at labeled rate or tillage.

2 Apply a Pre-Emergence
Application.

  • Make application of XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology (22-44 fl oz.) and  Warrant Herbicide (3-4pts) and metribuzin3 at planting or as soon as possible after planting but prior to soybean emergence. Include Roundup PowerMAX herbicide or Roundup WeatherMAX herbicide in minimum-till and no-till situations.
    • Recommend adding a Group 2 herbicide4 in places where there are dense populations of large-seeded broadleaf weeds.

3 Apply a Postemergence
Application.

  • Make POST application when weeds are less than 4 inches and within 21 days after soybean emergence (recommended application 14-21 days after emergence). Application should include Roundup PowerMAX herbicide or Roundup WeatherMAX herbicide (32 fl oz.) and Warrant Ultra Herbicide (50 fl oz).2

Based on Court ruling and EPA Existing Stock Order on XtendiMax® Herbicide registration, Bayer has stopped its sale and distribution of XtendiMax® Herbicide. Visit our XtendiMax herbicide updates page to learn the latest www.roundupreadyxtend.com/xtendimaxupdates. Low-volatility dicamba products subject to the ruling include XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology, Engenia® herbicide and Fexapan® herbicide. These products are pending EPA approval and availability.

Option 3: Southern region Weed Management Strategy***

***Eligible states include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri (Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, New Madrid, Mississippi, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard Counties ), New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

1 Start Clean.

  • Use appropriate burndown herbicide at labeled rate or tillage.

2 Apply a Pre-Emergence
Application.

  • Make PRE application within five days before planting through emergence. Application should include XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology, (22 fl oz.) and Warrant Ultra herbicide (50 fl oz.)* and an approved DRA at labeled rate.
    • Substitution for Warrant Ultra Herbicide can include a combination of Group 14 and Group 15 residual herbicides.2
    • Recommend adding metribuzin in areas with Amaranthus species or PPO-resistant species.4

3 Apply a Postemergence
Application.

  • Make POST application when weeds are less than 4 inches and within 30 days after planting soybeans (recommended application 20-30 days after planting). Application should include Warrant Herbicide (3-4 pts) and a Roundup® brand agricultural herbicide (32 fl oz.) and XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology (22 fl oz.) and an approved DRA at labeled rate.
    • Recommend adding clethodim/fusilade in postemergence application in cases of resistant or tough-to-control grasses.

4 For >20” Row Spacing,
Apply a 2nd Postemergence
Application.

  • Make 2nd POST application when weeds are less than 4 inches and within 45 days after planting or prior to R1. Application should include a Roundup brand agricultural herbicide (32 fl oz.) and XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology (22 fl oz.) and an approved DRA at labeled rate or Roundup brand agricultural herbicide (32 fl oz.) and labeled PPO-inhibiting herbicide.

Based on Court ruling and EPA Existing Stock Order on XtendiMax® Herbicide registration, Bayer has stopped its sale and distribution of XtendiMax® Herbicide. Visit our XtendiMax herbicide updates page to learn the latest www.roundupreadyxtend.com/xtendimaxupdates. Low-volatility dicamba products subject to the ruling include XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology, Engenia® herbicide and Fexapan® herbicide. These products are pending EPA approval and availability.

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Proven Weed Management Recommendation

Broadleaf weed control with a PRE* followed by Early POST application of XtendiMax® Herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology (22 oz) + Roundup PowerMax® Herbicide (32 oz) + Warrant® Herbicide (48 oz) + an approved DRA at labeled rate

Chart showing Broadleaf Weed Control 
Chart showing Amaranthus Species Control 
 

internal TD trial data from 2016-2018
*PRE treatment was a combination of two or three unique herbicides from Groups 4, 5, 14 and 15 or Group 14 alone

Program Details

Consult your dealer for product availability and program requirements. If a farmer experiences less than commercially acceptable performance on labeled weeds* within 30 days after the postemergence application while following all program requirements stated above, Bayer will pay up to $15/acre (up to $10/acre for broadleaf weeds and up to $5/acre for grasses) to assist in a postemergence application on the affected acres (only if respray occurs). All claims subject to verification by Bayer.

Qualifying seed brands for this program include Asgrow®, Channel®, Fontanelle Hybrids®, Gold Country Seed®, Hubner Seed™, Jung Seed Genetics™, Kruger Seeds™, Lewis Hybrids™, Rea Hybrids™, Specialty Hybrids™, Stewart Seeds™, Stone Seed™ and most other seed brands.****

In order to file a claim, a farmer's authorized Crop Protection Retailer must call 1-844-RRXTEND. A qualifying representative will confirm program requirements were met including application timing, rates and qualifying seed brands. This offer is only applicable for the 2020 growing season. Claims deadline is August 15, 2020. Must notify of claim within 40 days of application.

*On XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology label, Warrant Herbicide or Warrant Ultra Herbicide.

****Seed brands that do not qualify for program include Corteva™ affiliated brands, Syngenta® affiliated brands, Stine® Seed, Merschman Seeds® and Credenz® seed.

1 Up to $10/acre for broadleaf weeds and up to $5/acre for grasses if all program requirements are met.

2 Substitute Warrant Herbicide where carryover is a concern or where Warrant Ultra Herbicide is not labeled. Refer to product label for special precautions on use rates by area and rotational restrictions.

3 Metribuzin required unless in high soil pH of 7.5 and/or higher and low organic matter (0.5%). Refer to product labels for special precautions on use of metribuzin in soybeans in pre-emergence application.

4 Please refer to product labels for specific soil pH restrictions.

*Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. The information presented herein is provided for educational purposes only, and is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell, or a recommendation to use, any unregistered pesticide for any purpose whatsoever. It is a violation of federal law to promote or offer to sell an unregistered pesticide.

Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto's Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship.

ThryvOn™ Technology is not currently available for commercial sale or commercial planting. Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. The information presented herein is provided for educational purposes only, and is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell. It is a violation of federal law to promote or offer to sell an unregistered pesticide.

XtendFlex® soybeans have received full approval for planting in the United States but are pending approval in certain export markets. For 2020, XtendFlex® soybeans will be available as part of a stewarded introduction only to growers who have signed a 2020 XtendFlex® Stewardship Agreement and agree to follow the stewardship requirements.

XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology is part of the Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System and is a restricted use pesticide. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. It is a violation of federal and state law to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology may not be approved in all states and may be subject to use restrictions in some states. Check with your local product dealer or representative or U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency for the product registration status and additional restrictions in your state. For approved tank-mix products and nozzles visit XtendiMaxApplicationRequirements.com.

NOT ALL formulations of dicamba, glyphosate or glufosinate are approved for in-crop use with products with XtendFlex® Technology. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans or products with XtendFlex® Technology.

B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your seed brand representative for the registration status in your state.

The RRXtend Spray App provides forecasts for locations within the contiguous United States. Do not use this app for forecasts outside the contiguous United States. Forecasts are for planning purposes only and are not a substitute for checking actual weather conditions at your location at the time of application and comply with the product label and other legal requirements.

Roundup Ready® Technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate. Roundup Ready® 2 Technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate. Products with XtendFlex® Technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, glufosinate and dicamba. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Glufosinate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glufosinate. Contact your seed brand dealer or refer to the Monsanto Technology Use Guide for recommended weed control programs.

Insect control technology provided by Vip3A is utilized under license from Syngenta Crop Protection AG. Not all products are registered in all states and may be subject to use restrictions. The distribution, sale, or use of an unregistered pesticide is a violation of federal and/or state law and is strictly prohibited. Check with your local dealer or representative for the product registration status in your state. Channel® and the Arrow Design® is a registered trademark of Channel Bio, LLC. LibertyLink® and LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design® are trademarks of BASF Corporation. Respect the Refuge® is a registered trademark of National Corn Growers Association. Bayer, Bayer Cross, Bollgard II®, Bollgard®, Fontanelle Hybrids and Design®, Fontanelle Hybrids®, Gold Country Seed®, Hubner Seed & Design™, Hubner Seed™, Jung Seed Genetics & Design®, Jung Seed Genetics™, Kruger Seeds and Design™, Kruger Seeds™, Lewis Hybrids and Design®, Lewis Hybrids™ , REA Hybrids and Design™, Rea Hybrids™ , Respect the Refuge and Cotton Design®, Roundup PowerMAX®, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready®, Specialty and Design®, Specialty Hybrids™, Stewart and Design™, Stewart Seeds™, Stone Seed & Design™, Stone Seed™, ThryvOn™, VaporGrip®, Warrant®, XtendFlex® and XtendiMax® are trademarks of Bayer Group. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © Bayer Group. All Rights Reserved.

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