Key Takeaways:
- Corteva Agriscience has launched Telbek™ PRO, a new fungicide for Canadian cereal growers.
- The product introduces a new mode of action powered by Adavelt™ active.
- Telbek™ PRO targets Fusarium head blight and late-season leaf diseases in wheat.
- Dual modes of action are designed to delay resistance development.
- The fungicide will be available for the 2026 Canadian growing season.
Corteva Introduces Telbek™ PRO to Address Key Wheat Diseases
Corteva Agriscience has announced the Canadian launch of Telbek™ PRO, a new fungicide designed specifically for cereal growers, marking the first introduction of this technology in the Canadian wheat market. Powered by Adavelt™ active, Telbek™ PRO delivers a new mode of action aimed at managing Fusarium head blight (FHB) and a range of late-season leaf diseases that impact yield and grain quality.
FHB remains a persistent challenge for Canadian wheat producers, affecting both crop performance and marketability at harvest. Corteva stated that Telbek™ PRO is formulated to provide broad-spectrum protection under varying disease pressures, supporting yield stability and grain cleanliness.
“Telbek™ PRO represents a significant advancement in fungicide technology, giving Canadian cereal growers greater confidence and accuracy in managing FHB,” said Loralee Orr, Canadian Vice President of Commercial at Corteva.
Corteva's Telbek™ PRO: Dual Modes of Action Designed for Resistance Management
Telbek™ PRO combines Group 3 and Group 21 fungicide modes of action. According to Corteva, this dual approach is intended to both suppress Fusarium head blight and help delay the development of fungicide resistance, a growing concern in cereal disease management.
In addition to FHB suppression, the fungicide provides control of several economically significant diseases, including Septoria, leaf rust, stripe rust, tan spot, and glume blotch. Corteva noted that this breadth of activity allows growers to address multiple disease threats with a single application during critical growth stages.
Performance Under High Disease Pressure
Corteva highlighted that Telbek™ PRO’s formulation is designed to target diseases at their source, supporting consistent performance even in seasons with elevated disease risk. Early field trials have shown improved yield stability and cleaner grain compared to standard treatments, according to the company.
Availability for the 2026 Growing Season
Telbek™ PRO is now available through Corteva representatives across Canada and is positioned for use in upcoming planting seasons, including 2026. The company stated that the product expands its cereal fungicide portfolio while providing growers with an additional tool to manage disease pressure and protect return on investment.
“With this launch, we are establishing a new benchmark for yield protection in Canadian wheat,” Orr added.
Corteva indicated that the product is intended to support Canadian farmers in maximizing productivity per acre while managing disease risk in a changing agronomic and environmental landscape.
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