Key Takeaways
- FMC Canada will introduce seven new crop protection solutions in 2026.
- The portfolio includes five herbicides, one fungicide seed treatment, and one soybean inoculant.
- Avireo™ herbicide leads the launch with a first-of-its-kind formulation for Western Canada.
- The products target herbicide resistance, disease pressure, and early crop establishment.
- The launch represents FMC Canada’s most significant portfolio refresh to date.
FMC Canada Unveils Seven New Crop Protection Solutions For 2026
FMC Canada announced the launch of seven new crop protection products for the 2026 growing season, marking its most substantial portfolio refresh to date. The new offerings include five herbicides, a fungicide seed treatment with an advanced formulation, and a next-generation soybean inoculant.
According to the company, the expanded lineup is designed to address evolving weed resistance challenges, disease pressure, and crop establishment needs facing Western Canadian growers.
Avireo™ Herbicide Leads 2026 Product Launch
Leading the portfolio expansion is Avireo™ herbicide, a pre-seed and pre-emergent product that combines Group 27 and Group 14 active ingredients. FMC Canada stated that Avireo™ is the first product of its kind available in Western Canada.
The herbicide is designed to deliver fast and reliable burnoff with broad-spectrum control of challenging annual broadleaf weeds. Target species include Group 2, 4, and 9 herbicide-resistant kochia, Group 2 and 4 herbicide-resistant cleavers, volunteer canola, and other difficult-to-control weeds.
Additional Herbicides And Seed Treatment Solutions Unveiled By FMC Canada
Expanded Weed And Disease Management Options
FMC Canada also announced the following crop protection products launching in 2026:
- Avoda® PRO seed treatment – A fungicide seed treatment with three active ingredients in an advanced formulation, developed to protect cereal crops against seed- and soil-borne diseases.
- Focus® NXT herbicide – A pre-seed herbicide offering strong burnoff and extended residual control, intended to support spring wheat growers in the black soil zone.
- Express® FT herbicide – A burnoff herbicide with two modes of action designed to deliver fast weed control and support resistance management strategies.
- PrecisionPac® CF-18-878 PRO herbicide – A custom-blended herbicide formulated to provide extended pre-seed control of more than 50 broadleaf weed species in cereals.
- Barricade® III herbicide – A post-emergence herbicide featuring a higher rate of fluroxypyr to enhance control of kochia and other hard-to-manage broadleaf weeds.
Next-Generation Soybean Inoculant Introduced
In addition to chemical crop protection products, FMC Canada will launch Optimize® FXC DS, a next-generation soybean inoculant. The product features dual-strain Bradyrhizobium and LCO Promoter Technology™ and is designed to support early nodulation and crop establishment.
FMC Canada indicated that the inoculant reflects growing interest in biological solutions that complement conventional crop protection programs.
FMC Canada Focuses On Prairie-Specific Innovation
Daniel Packer, Marketing Director at FMC Canada, said the seven-product launch reflects the company’s commitment to supporting Western Canadian growers with solutions tailored to local agronomic conditions.
He noted that the products are the result of extensive field testing and grower input across the Prairies, incorporating new active ingredients, advanced formulations, and biological technologies. According to FMC Canada, the 2026 portfolio is designed to deliver practical value in Canadian cropping systems while addressing current and future production challenges.
