Key Takeaways
- ADAMA Ltd. has received U.S. registration for Temper™ More, a new herbicide targeting resistant weeds in row crops.
- The product combines S-Metolachlor and Glufosinate-ammonium for dual-mode action and residual control.
- Temper More is designed to combat resistance to glyphosate, PPO, and ALS herbicides.
- ADAMA’s proprietary Sesgama® Formulation Technology enhances application stability and performance.
- Field trials across the U.S. have shown strong efficacy, particularly against waterhemp.
ADAMA Ltd. Announces U.S. Registration of Temper™ More Herbicide
ADAMA Ltd. (SZSE: 000553), a global provider of crop protection products, has announced that its new herbicide, Temper™ More, has received registration in the United States. The product is designed to provide both immediate burndown and extended residual activity, aiming to assist growers in managing herbicide-resistant weeds in key row crops such as soybean, corn, and cotton.
Germain Boulay, Head of Global Herbicides and Molluscicides at ADAMA, stated, “Temper More is a leap forward for U.S. farmers in the fight against herbicide-resistant weeds. It gives growers a smarter, more flexible tool to manage resistance and plan their season with greater confidence.”
ADAMA Ltd. Introduces Dual-Mode Herbicide for Resistant Weeds
Targeting Multiple Resistance Types
Temper More contains two active ingredients—S-Metolachlor and Glufosinate-ammonium—that operate through different modes of action. This combination is designed to address resistant populations of pigweed, morningglory, and waterhemp, which are increasingly difficult to control with glyphosate, PPO, or ALS-based herbicides alone.
ADAMA reports that Temper More supports early-season suppression, aiming to give crops a competitive start and reduce reliance on repeated herbicide applications.
Formulated with ADAMA Ltd.’s Sesgama® Technology
Enhancing Application Stability
Temper More is powered by ADAMA’s Sesgama® Formulation Technology, which utilizes a proprietary polymeric surfactant to combine the two active ingredients into a stable, easy-to-use product. According to the company, this allows for consistent performance and simplifies on-farm application.
The flexible application window is positioned to benefit glufosinate-resistant cropping systems, offering growers options under varied field conditions.
Field Trials Show Consistent Performance
Results from Key Geographies
According to ADAMA, Temper More has undergone extensive field trials across major U.S. row crop regions. Results indicate that the product has consistently outperformed straight glufosinate or glyphosate when applied during early post-emergence stages. Performance has been particularly noted against common waterhemp, a weed that presents significant challenges for growers managing herbicide resistance.
The company highlights that the product also contributes to preserving the long-term effectiveness of herbicide-tolerant systems like Dicamba and 2,4-D by offering an alternative mode of control.
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