Jan 24, 2013

Rely 280 herbicide in short supply

Bayer CropScience anticipates a shortage of the active ingredient (glufosinate) in Rely 280 herbicide in 2013. In the short term, demand for the active ingredient will continue to increase more rapidly than manufacturing capabilities can be expanded, according to Bayer.

Demand for glufosinate increased significantly in 2012, and is expected to increase again this year. The increase is due to the rapid spread of herbicide-resistant weeds across crops and geographies. Bayer is investing to increase the global production of glufosinate to help ensure an adequate supply in coming years, according to the company.

Bayer CropScience will resume production of Rely 280 when supplies reach a sufficient level. In the meantime, Alion herbicide offers outstanding pre-emergence weed control in many of the same fruit, nut and vine crops that are managed by Rely 280. Bayer also continues to offer growers other products proven effective in the potato and horticultural markets, such as Luna fungicide and Movento insecticide, according to the company.