By Jamie Martin
Corn growers may soon have a new tool to combat one of agriculture's most persistent challenges. BASF has announced that Ridivex herbicide has received registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with commercial availability expected in 2027.
The approval represents a significant step forward in weed management technology for corn production. Farmers across the country continue to face increasing pressure from herbicide-resistant weeds that can reduce yields and increase production costs.
Managing resistant weed populations often requires multiple herbicide applications and additional field operations. These extra steps can add expense and complexity during busy growing seasons while still leaving farmers vulnerable to weed competition.
"Ridivex herbicide provides corn growers doing the Biggest Job on Earth with a powerful all-in-one early POST solution designed to stay ahead of weed emergence and maintain clean fields through critical growth stages," said Jessica Dorsey, Product Manager for Corn POST Herbicides, BASF Agricultural Solutions.
She added, "Ridivex is the first corn POST herbicide innovation from BASF in over a decade, representing a defining moment in weed control and signaling the next era of performance for corn growers."
Ridivex herbicide was developed to help simplify weed control programs and improve effectiveness against difficult weed species. The product combines three active ingredients to provide post-emergence control and residual weed protection.
According to BASF, Ridivex delivers more than 200 broadleaf weeds and provides enhanced weed management performance through its ingredient combination. The herbicide is intended to offer fast activity against emerging weeds while helping prevent new weed growth.
One of the product's major strengths is its residual control. BASF reports that Ridivex can deliver protection against more than 80 broadleaf and grass weeds for up to eight weeks following application. This extended performance can help maintain cleaner fields during key stages of corn growth.
The herbicide contains diflufenzopyr, dicamba, and pyroxasulfone. BASF says the multiple active ingredients work together to provide effective control while helping growers manage resistant weed populations more effectively.
Ridivex also includes a built-in crop safener designed to support crop tolerance and provide growers with additional confidence when using the product. The company believes this combination of weed control and crop protection will make the herbicide a valuable addition to corn production systems.
Industry experts continue to highlight the need for diversified weed management strategies as resistance issues become more widespread. Products that combine several active ingredients and offer both immediate and residual control can help reduce weed pressure throughout the season.
BASF describes Ridivex as a major milestone in its crop protection portfolio. The company notes that the product represents its first new corn post-emergence herbicide innovation in more than ten years, reflecting continued investment in agricultural research and development.
The company's Agricultural Solutions division focuses on developing technologies that support productivity, sustainability, and long-term farm success. This includes crop protection products, digital tools, seed technologies, and integrated farming solutions.
Although Ridivex has received EPA registration, the product is not yet available for purchase, and BASF is not currently accepting orders. Growers interested in learning more about the herbicide are encouraged to contact BASF representatives for future updates.
As herbicide resistance continues to challenge crop production, the arrival of new tools such as Ridivex may provide growers with additional options for protecting yields and maintaining effective weed management programs. The expected 2027 introduction will give corn farmers another resource to support successful crop production in an increasingly demanding agricultural environment.
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