The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released for public comment its proposed registration decision for two products containing the new active ingredient diflufenican, a broad-spectrum herbicide for use for preplant and preemergence control of broad leaf weeds including waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, and other pigweed species in corn and soybean. This new active ingredient would give farmers an additional tool to help manage crops and increase yields in order to provide a healthy and affordable food supply for our country.

 

Diflufenican is expected to be a useful addition to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Resistance Management (RM) programs, as it can be used in rotation with other herbicides to reduce potential resistance in crops and delay the onset of further herbicide resistance. IPM provides an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest control by focusing on prevention and using pesticides only as needed.