Corteva Launches Kyber Pro & Sonic Boom Soybean Herbicides in 2025

Nov 20, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Soybean farmers are constantly on the lookout for effective solutions to combat herbicide-resistant weeds. In 2025, they will have two exciting new options from Corteva. These herbicides promise to address the challenges posed by weeds like waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Let's delve into the details of Kyber Pro and Sonic Boom herbicides.

Empowering Soybean Farmers with Advanced Weed Control

Kyber Pro: A Tri-Action Herbicide

Kyber Pro herbicide stands out with its unique combination of three modes of action. Metribuzin, flumioxazin, and pyroxasulfone work together to provide control over more than 50 broadleaf and grass weeds. This includes those hard-to-control and resistant varieties such as Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. With up to six weeks of residual activity, it offers long-lasting protection. It can be easily tank-mixed and applied with burndown herbicides before planting or combined with other preemergence herbicides. The liquid premix formulation simplifies in-season mixing, handling, and storage, making it a convenient choice for farmers.

Not only does Kyber Pro control a wide range of weeds, but it also gives soybean farmers an additional tool in their arsenal. Its diverse modes of action help to overcome the limitations of single-action herbicides and provide more comprehensive weed control. This is especially crucial in the face of the shifting weed control landscape.

Sonic Boom: Broadleaf Weed Control with Flexibility

Sonic Boom herbicide offers two effective modes of action - metribuzin and sulfentrazone. These act against troublesome weeds like waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, marestail, and kochia. It provides several weeks of residual weed control, ensuring that the weeds are kept in check throughout the growing season. The liquid premix formulation allows for tank mix flexibility, enabling farmers to customize their weed control programs.

Sonic Boom can be applied in different timings, such as fall or spring burndown, preplant, or preemergence. This versatility gives farmers the freedom to choose the most suitable application time based on their specific farming conditions. It is a valuable addition to the arsenal of soybean farmers, helping them to manage weeds more effectively.

Both Kyber Pro and Sonic Boom herbicides have received federal registration and are in the process of obtaining state registrations. Kyber Pro is currently available for purchase in states where it has been registered, while Sonic Boom is expected to be available in early 2025. Farmers are encouraged to reach out to their local Corteva representative or visit the Kyber Pro and Sonic Boom websites to learn more about these innovative herbicides and how they can benefit their soybean crops.

At Corteva, we understand the importance of helping soybean growers overcome the challenges posed by weeds. Kyber Pro and Sonic Boom herbicides are designed to provide diverse modes of action and several weeks of residual control in convenient premix formulations. With these new options, soybean farmers can take a step forward in their weed control efforts and ensure the health and productivity of their crops.