INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- After successfully completing a comprehensive
Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation process, Corteva
Agriscience's innovative Enlist® herbicides are poised for expanded
use in formerly restricted counties in key growing regions across
the U.S.
The rigorous ESA review was initially conducted by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), then largely confirmed by
consultation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS). The
result is a Final Biological Opinion (BiOp) that supports the
restoration of previously restricted counties for use of Enlist
herbicides – including counties in Texas and Georgia – and the elimination of all
whole-county application restrictions, broadening farmers' future
access to this unique and effective system for sustainable weed
control.
"With its near-zero volatility and reduced potential for
physical drift, the Enlist system has become a leading choice
for effective and neighbor-friendly control of the toughest weeds,"
said Robert King, Executive Vice
President, Crop Protection Business, Corteva Agriscience. "The
issuance of the Final BiOp supports the EPA's review and the
removal of all county-wide restrictions, ultimately providing more
farmers with certainty and access to effective, and more
sustainable, weed control options."
Applicators should continue to abide by current product labels
until supplemental labels are issued. Please consult with your
local sales professional about how these upcoming changes may apply
to individual operations. In addition to following current label
guidelines, growers and applicators should refer to the Endangered
Species Protection Bulletins, which will include targeted,
sub-county restrictions in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas.
View the full Biological Opinion here:
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https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0957/document?sortBy=postedDate
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https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/biological-opinions-available-public-comment-links-final-opinions-and-links
About Corteva
Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is
a global pure-play agriculture company that combines
industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and
operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the
world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates
advantaged market preference through its unique distribution
strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of
seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some
of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology
pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed
to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with
stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise
to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume,
ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be
found at www.corteva.com.
™ ® Trademarks of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliated
companies. The transgenic soybean event in Enlist E3® soybeans is
jointly developed and owned by Corteva Agriscience and M.S.
Technologies, L.L.C. Enlist Duo® and Enlist One® herbicides are not
registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Contact your
state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is
registered for sale or use in your area. Enlist Duo® and
Enlist One® are the only 2,4-D products authorized for use with
Enlist® crops. Consult Enlist® herbicide labels for weed species
controlled. Always read and follow label directions.
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about each of the company's expectations related to regulatory
approvals, product development, product offerings and product,
financial or sustainability performance are forward-looking
statements. The company disclaims and does not undertake any
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement,
except as required by applicable law. A detailed discussion of some
of the significant risks and uncertainties which may cause results
and events to differ materially from such forward-looking
statements or other estimates is included in the "Risk Factors"
section of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K or 20-F, and as
modified by subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on
Form 8-K.
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