THE LIBERTYLINK TRAIT IN CANOLA InVigor hybrids carry the LibertyLink trait,

which provides built-in tolerance to Liberty herbicide.

InVigor canola hybrids with the LibertyLink trait are top performers, known for outstanding yield and strong early season growth. They consistently deliver superior crop establishment, uniform maturity and greater harvestability over many other hybrids.

InVigor LibertyLink canola hybrids are developed in high-yielding, strong-performing, elite germplasm, which results in stable and consistent performance in the field, without yield drag or lag.

Liberty has a unique mode of action (Group 10) that offers a nonselective choice for Integrated Weed Management plans.

Liberty is a nonselective contact herbicide that provides postemergence control of broadleaf weeds and grasses, including weeds resistant to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes.

Liberty kills weeds in days vs. weeks.

Liberty herbicide with the LibertyLink trait keeps weed management simple and allows growers to continue farming efficiently.

Liberty herbicide with the LibertyLink trait is the only nonselective alternative to glyphosate-tolerant systems.

WHERE TO FIND INVIGOR LIBERTYLINK CANOLA LibertyLink trait technology is available in

high-yielding, high-quality InVigor hybrids.

Contact your local seed dealer/distributor or Bayer CropScience representative about where to find the latest varieties available.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WEED MANAGEMENT: INVIGOR LIBERTYLINK CANOLA

Weed Control Program 1st Post Application (Emergence to 10 days) 2nd Post Application

Scenario Residual pre-emergence, PPI or at planting

Liberty at 22 fl oz/A plus residual herbicide

If needed, Liberty at 22 fl oz/A or, if sequential applications planned, apply 10 days after first application

APPLICATION INFORMATION & BEST WEED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

1. Start Clean. Start with a clean, weed-free field by using an effective burndown application or conventional tillage.

2. Stay Clean. Be aggressive with early season weed management to avoid yield loss and weed escapes. Residual herbicides applied at burndown, pre-emergence and/or tankmixed in the first post application help ensure optimal weed management, particularly if environmental conditions delay timely post applications. Consider expected weed species and populations as well as environmental variables in the area when selecting a residual herbicide.

3. Scenario – Residual Used Pre-emergence, PPI or At Planting:

a. Apply Liberty at 22 fl oz/A over the top of InVigor LibertyLink canola from emergence to 10 days after crop emergence or when weeds are no more than 3 inches to 4 inches tall.

b. Apply Liberty at 22 fl oz/acre on an as-needed basis following the first application at 22 fl oz/A. If sequential applications are planned, apply the second ap-plication 10 days after the first application.

4. Additives: Ammonium sulfate (AMS) can be used at a rate of 3 lbs/A. Use 1.5 lb/A when tankmixed with a reduced rate of the grass herbicides specified in the tankmix section.

5. Maximum Seasonal Use: Up to 44 fl oz/A of Liberty can be applied on canola per growing season.

6. Additional Use Directions: a. Liberty herbicide should be applied when

winds are less than 10 mph, and not during periods of temperature inversions.

b. Maximum season use rate: 44 fl oz/A.

c. Do not use in the states of AL, DE, GA, KY, MD, NJ, NC, SC, TN, VA and WV.

d. Apply prior to 65 days before harvest.

e. Do not graze treated crop or cut for hay.

f. Consult product label for full use directions and restrictions.

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“We have to have 100 percent weed control—zero tolerance. We have to kill every weed by whatever means is possible that’s economic, environmental and ethical, or we’re going to only run into more problems.” – Jeff Stachler, North Dakota State University and University of Minnesota.

* Numbers in parentheses denote herbicide MOA as designated by the Weed Science Society of America.

TANKMIX PARTNERS FOR LIBERTY ON INVIGOR LIBERTYLINK CANOLA

Tankmix Partner Rate (fl oz/A)

Assure II (1*) 4 to 5 fl oz/A

Poast (1) 6 to 8 fl oz/A

Select® 2EC (1) 2 to 3 fl oz/A

Select Max (1) 4 to 6 fl oz/A

THE LIBERTYLINK TRAIT IN CANOLA Uniform, thorough spray coverage is essential

to achieve consistent performance.

Use nozzles and pressure that generate a medium-size spray droplet.

Use 15 GPA (for dense canopies, increase water volume).

Maximum performance is achieved when applied to actively growing weeds.

Apply from emergence to early bolting.

Sequential applications should be made at 10 days after the first application.

Liberty is rainfast in four hours.

TOP 10 MOST FREQUENTLY SPRAYED WEEDS IN CANOLA

YIELD LOSS DUE TO COMPETITION Early season weed control is critical. Research9 in western Canada has shown that a five per-cent yield loss in canola can result from just two weeds per square meter (see table below). Residual herbicides can improve weed control, reduce problematic weeds and extend the time period between planting and the first postemer-gence treatment of Liberty. This allows for much needed flexibility when weather conditions pre-vent timely postemergence applications. Additionally, using a residual herbicide in your weed control program introduces another herbicide mode of action in the field, improving your resistance management program.

YIELD LOSS EXAMPLES

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1Sequential applications may be needed.

*1.5 bu/A reduction based on a 30 bu/A yield.

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Max. Weed Height with Liberty at 29 fl oz/A

Confirmed Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds

Wild oat 3”

Kochia 4” �

Foxtail, yellow 3”

Thistle, spp1 sequential

Quackgrass1 sequential

Mustard, wild 4”

Buckwheat, wild 6”

Pigweed, redroot 3”

Wheat, volunteer1 4”

Foxtail, green 6”

$/Bushel

$5.50 $5.75 $6.00

Lost $/A* $8.25 $8.63 $9.00

Lost $/1000 A* $8,250 $8,630 $9,000

WeedPlants/Square

Meter Yield

Reduction

Wild oat 2 5%*

Volunteer barley 2 5%

Volunteer spring wheat 4 5%

Foxtail, green 100 5%

9See page 36 for source information.

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1. “Frequently Asked Questions about Biotechnology.” United States Department of Agriculture. n.d. Web. Sept. 2012. <http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=BiotechnologyFAQs.xml>

2. Compiled by Streck, Harry and team, Bayer CropScience through information provided by weedscience.org and Extension Services Statuses. Aug. 2012.

3. Sosnoskie, Lynn, et al. The Biology and Ecology of Palmer Amaranth: Implications for Control. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, 1 Jan. 2001. Web. <http://www.gaweed.com/HomepageFiles/PalmerBiologyEcology.pdf.>

4. Steckel, Larry. Respect the Rotation Field Event. Tuscola, IL. 24 July 2012. Speech.

5. Hartzler, Bob. “Managing Weeds to Protect Crop Yields.” Iowa State Extension Agronomy, Iowa State Weed Science, 20 Oct. 2004. Web. <http://www.weeds.iastate.edu/mgmt/2004/protectingyields.shtml>

6. Chandi, Aman, et al. “Interference of Selected Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus Palmeri) Biotypes in Soybean (Glycine Max).” International Journal of Agronomy. 2012 (2012): 1-7. Print.

7. Nordby, Dawn, Bob Hartzler, and Kevin Bradley. “Biology and Management of Waterhemp.” The Glyphosate, Weeds, and Crop Series. Purdue Extension, Nov. 2011 Web. <http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/BP/gwc-13.pdf.>

8. Culpepper, Stanley A., et al. “Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth in the United States.” Glyphosate Resistance in Crops and Weeds: History, Development, and Management. Ed. Vijay K. Nandula. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2010. n.p. Print.

9. “Canola Grower’s Manual.” Canola Council of Canada n.p. n.d. Web. 2003. <http://www.canolacouncil.org/canola_growers_manual.aspx.>

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