Employ, an biochemical plant well being promoter by Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness and Plant Health Care, has been licensed for tank-mixing with a choose group of row crop herbicides. Previously utilized in fruit and vegetable manufacturing, Employ is predicted to be adopted by corn, cotton, and soybean growers. 

“In recent years, farmers have faced more environmental stresses from weather extremes and the pests and pathogens that come with those extremes,” stated Chris Wooley, Wilbur-Ellis specialty actives portfolio supervisor, in a press launch. “An application of Employ, over-the-top in the initial herbicide application stimulates the plants’ natural defenses reducing the impact of crop stress throughout the growing season and helping them deliver higher yields at harvest. We’re excited to offer this technology to corn, soybean, and cotton growers for the 2023 season.”  

When utilized in early progress phases, Employ initiates a Systematic Acquired Resistance response. This response permits roots to develop extra vigorously and makes the plant extra resistant underneath stress, bettering crop high quality and yield.

The following herbicides have been accepted for tank-mixing with Employ in choose areas. Always learn and observe the producer’s directions for these merchandise.

• Engenia (Dicamba) by BASF
• Tavium (Dicamba + S-metolachlor) by Syngenta
• Xtendimax (Dicamba) by Bayer
• Enlist One (2,4-D) and Enlist Duo (2,4-D + glyphosate) by Corteva