DEGREE XTRA
Bayer CropScience
Degree Xtra® Herbicide, developed by Bayer CropScience (EPA Registration Number: 524-511), is a pre-mix herbicide combining acetochlor and atrazine. This formulation offers extended residual control of a broad spectrum of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in field corn, seed corn, silage corn, popcorn, and grain sorghum.
EPA registration: 524-511
Herbicide
Mode(s) of action:
Active ingredient(s): Acetochlor; Atrazine
**Degree Xtra® Herbicide**
Degree Xtra® Herbicide, developed by Bayer CropScience (EPA Registration Number: 524-511), is a pre-mix herbicide combining acetochlor and atrazine. This formulation offers extended residual control of a broad spectrum of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in field corn, seed corn, silage corn, popcorn, and grain sorghum.
**Key Features:**
- **Patented Micro-Encapsulation Technology:** Degree Xtra utilizes a unique micro-encapsulation process that delivers an immediate dose of atrazine alongside a slow release of acetochlor. This ensures enhanced crop safety and prolonged residual weed control as soil temperatures rise.
- **Broad-Spectrum Weed Control:** Effectively manages key grasses and broadleaf weeds, including barnyardgrass, foxtail species, waterhemp, and lambsquarters, promoting cleaner fields and improved crop yields.
- **Flexible Application Timing:** Degree Xtra can be applied as a surface application before or after planting, or after crop emergence. It may also be shallowly incorporated prior to planting to blend the herbicide into the upper 1 inch of soil.
- **Extended Residual Activity:** The formulation provides longer-lasting weed control, outlasting competitors like Bicep II MAGNUM® by up to 15 days, reducing the need for additional applications.
**Usage Recommendations:**
- **Application Rates:** Refer to the product label for specific application rates based on soil texture, organic matter content, and target weed species to optimize efficacy and minimize crop injury.
- **Tank Mix Compatibility:** Degree Xtra is compatible with various herbicides for expanded weed control. Ensure compatibility by conducting a jar test before tank mixing.
- **Activation Requirements:** Adequate moisture (0.5 to 1 inch) from rainfall or irrigation is necessary within 7 to 10 days after application to activate the herbicide and achieve optimal weed control.
**Safety and Handling:**
- **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Handlers should wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes plus socks during mixing, loading, and application.
- **Restricted Entry Interval (REI):** Observe a 12-hour REI following application, during which entry to treated areas should be restricted.
- **Environmental Considerations:** Degree Xtra is classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide due to ground and surface water concerns associated with atrazine. Users must comply with all applicable environmental regulations and guidelines.
*Note:* Always read and follow the product label instructions and adhere to state and local regulations. Consult with local agricultural extension services or crop advisors for guidance tailored to your specific region and cropping system.
Degree Xtra® Herbicide, developed by Bayer CropScience (EPA Registration Number: 524-511), is a pre-mix herbicide combining acetochlor and atrazine. This formulation offers extended residual control of a broad spectrum of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in field corn, seed corn, silage corn, popcorn, and grain sorghum.
**Key Features:**
- **Patented Micro-Encapsulation Technology:** Degree Xtra utilizes a unique micro-encapsulation process that delivers an immediate dose of atrazine alongside a slow release of acetochlor. This ensures enhanced crop safety and prolonged residual weed control as soil temperatures rise.
- **Broad-Spectrum Weed Control:** Effectively manages key grasses and broadleaf weeds, including barnyardgrass, foxtail species, waterhemp, and lambsquarters, promoting cleaner fields and improved crop yields.
- **Flexible Application Timing:** Degree Xtra can be applied as a surface application before or after planting, or after crop emergence. It may also be shallowly incorporated prior to planting to blend the herbicide into the upper 1 inch of soil.
- **Extended Residual Activity:** The formulation provides longer-lasting weed control, outlasting competitors like Bicep II MAGNUM® by up to 15 days, reducing the need for additional applications.
**Usage Recommendations:**
- **Application Rates:** Refer to the product label for specific application rates based on soil texture, organic matter content, and target weed species to optimize efficacy and minimize crop injury.
- **Tank Mix Compatibility:** Degree Xtra is compatible with various herbicides for expanded weed control. Ensure compatibility by conducting a jar test before tank mixing.
- **Activation Requirements:** Adequate moisture (0.5 to 1 inch) from rainfall or irrigation is necessary within 7 to 10 days after application to activate the herbicide and achieve optimal weed control.
**Safety and Handling:**
- **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Handlers should wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes plus socks during mixing, loading, and application.
- **Restricted Entry Interval (REI):** Observe a 12-hour REI following application, during which entry to treated areas should be restricted.
- **Environmental Considerations:** Degree Xtra is classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide due to ground and surface water concerns associated with atrazine. Users must comply with all applicable environmental regulations and guidelines.
*Note:* Always read and follow the product label instructions and adhere to state and local regulations. Consult with local agricultural extension services or crop advisors for guidance tailored to your specific region and cropping system.