Herbicide targets almond growers.
Press Release Summary:
Suitable for both pre-emergence and post-emergence weed control, MISSION® Herbicide contains active ingredient flazasulfuron, which is absorbed through roots and foliage of difficult to control grass and broadleaf weeds including Italian rye grass. Broad application window, low application rate, and compatibility with burndown products provide almond growers with great deal of flexibility.
Original Press Release:
Summit Agro Announces Expansion of Mission Herbicide Label; Almonds Added to Registered Crop List Including Grapes, Citrus, Tree Nuts and Conifers
CARY, N.C., -- American almond growers have a powerful new tool for both pre-emergence and post-emergence weed control: MISSION® herbicide by Summit Agro.
"Grape, citrus, tree nut and conifer growers have increasingly taken advantage of the long-lasting residual weed control provided by MISSION since we first introduced the product in 2012" said Jon Forbis, Herbicide Marketing Manager. "We are pleased to now offer this effective herbicide tool to almond growers."
MISSION herbicide contains the active ingredient flazasulfuron, which is absorbed through the roots and foliage of difficult to control grass and broadleaf weeds including Italian rye grass, Hairy fleabane and Filaree species. "The broad application window, low application rate and compatibility with burndown products will provide almond growers with a great deal of flexibility." noted Forbis.
MISSION herbicide is available exclusively through Tenkoz member companies and Helena Chemical Company. For more information, visit www.summitagro-usa.com or call your local representative.
About Summit Agro USA LLC
Summit Agro USA LLC, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is dedicated to developing unique chemistry to address the crop protection challenges facing high value growers.
About Helena Chemical Company
Helena Chemical Company, headquartered outside of Memphis in Collierville, Tennessee, is one of the nation's foremost agricultural and specialty formulators and distributors in the United States.
About Tenkoz
Tenkoz, headquartered in North Metro Atlanta, is the largest distribution entity for crop protection products in the United States.
MISSION is a registered trademark of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd.
MISSION is an EPA-registered product. Please refer to your State Regulatory Authority for specific state registration status.
CONTACT: Jim Sturges, Summit Agro USA LLC, 916-952-0105, jim.sturges@summitagro-usa.com
