Across Western Canada, in-crop weed control is getting more challenging. From herbicide-resistant kochia to tough broadleaf weeds like cleavers and perennial species, growers are dealing with increasingly complex weed spectrums, often within the same field. At the same time, timing is everything.
Miss the window, and weeds can quickly outcompete the crop, reduce yield potential, and increase the need for follow-up applications. That’s why growers are looking for in-crop solutions that deliver strong performance, flexibility, and crop safety without adding complexity to the program.
The Reality of Today’s Weed Pressure
Growers are facing more than just one problem weed. Herbicide-resistant kochia remains a major concern across the Prairies, particularly in brown and dark brown soil zones. At the same time, weeds like cleavers and wild buckwheat continue to challenge in-crop control, while perennial species can add another layer of difficulty depending on the field.
The result is a need for solutions that can handle variability. Growers need products that work across different weed types and conditions without compromising crop safety.
Why In-Crop Timing Matters
In-crop herbicide timing plays a big role in overall weed management success.
Weeds that emerge early and aren’t controlled quickly compete for moisture, nutrients, and light during key stages of crop development. In cereals, even a short window of early competition can affect yield potential.
At the same time, tight application windows and changing weather conditions don’t always make timing easy. That’s why flexibility in both application timing and product performance has become increasingly important.
Growers aren’t just looking for control. They’re looking for reliable performance they can count on in real-world conditions.
Where Barricade® III Herbicide Fits
Barricade® III herbicide builds on the performance growers have come to expect from Barricade® II herbicide while strengthening control where it matters most.
With a higher rate of fluroxypyr, it delivers improved control of key broadleaf weeds, including herbicide-resistant kochia, cleavers, wild buckwheat, and narrow-leaved hawk’s-beard.
It also provides:
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Multiple modes of action for resistance management
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Strong, dependable broadleaf control
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Proven crop safety across cereal acres
In practical terms, it gives growers a dependable tool for managing tough weeds without making their program more complicated.
A Cross-Spectrum Approach with Travallas® Complete Herbicide
In the black soil zone, mixed weed pressure is common. When grassy weeds like wild oats are present alongside broadleaf weeds, the risk of yield loss increases. On top of that, preventing wild oats from maturing and dropping seed before harvest is key to keeping future populations in check.
If grassy weeds like wild oats are missed early, yield loss can add up quickly. That’s where Travallas® Complete herbicide fits.
By combining Travallas® herbicide with FMC Pinoxaden 100EC herbicide, it delivers broadleaf and grassy weed control in one pass. The result is a straightforward, cross-spectrum solution designed for real-world cereal acres.
Key advantages include:
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Control of both broadleaf and grassy weeds in a single application
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Strong performance on tough weeds, including perennial species
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A wide application window, from the 2-leaf to flag-leaf stage
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No compromise on crop safety or recropping flexibility
That flexibility matters, especially when plans can change from one season to the next.
Building a Stronger In-Crop Program
As weed pressure continues to evolve, so does the need for more complete in-crop solutions.
Growers aren’t dealing with just one weed anymore. They’re managing a spectrum. That means choosing products that deliver:
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Consistent performance across multiple weed types
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Multiple modes of action to support resistance management
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Flexibility in timing and crop rotation
Tools like Barricade® III herbicide and Travallas® Complete herbicide fit into that approach, helping growers manage complexity while protecting yield potential.
Because in today’s environment, in-crop success isn’t just about control. It’s about staying ahead of pressure, making the most of your application window, and keeping your options open for the seasons ahead.
