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Converge XT Herbicide Bayer CropScience

Converge XT

Overview

Get the best out of your field by using Converge® XT herbicide. It offers the broadest spectrum of weed control, a wide application window and the ability to recharge through residual technology that’s re-activated by rain. Converge XT is also the most consistent solution for crop-safe grassy and broadleaf weed control.* Use Converge XT today and see how great your crop can be.

*Based on five trials at three different Ontario locations in 2011. Trials were conducted comparing weed control with pre-emerge herbicides in corn. Trials were funded in part by the Grain Farmers of Ontario. The assistance of OMAFRA through the OMAFRA/University of Guelph Partnership is also acknowledged.

Product Summary

Herbicide

Product Type

  • Herbicide
Crops

Crops

Category

Category

  • Grass
Weeds Surpressed

Weeds Controlled (Top 6)

  • Barnyard Grass
  • Broad-leaved Plantain
  • Canada Fleabane
 
Groups and Active Ingredients

Groups and Active Ingredients

  • Isoxaflutole Group 27
  • Atrazine Group 5
Formulation Type

Formulation Type

  • Suspension
Packaging

Packaging

  • 2.64 L Converge Flexx + 13.3 L Converge 480
Labels

Labels

Key Product Points

  • Offers the broadest spectrum of weed control, a wide application window and residual technology that’s re-activated by rain.
  • Also the most consistent solution for crop-safe grassy and broadleaf weed control.

Converge vs Competitor

Converge XT against the competitors

Mike Cowbrough, on Converge XT: "In 2011, the University of Guelph conducted trials comparing weed control with pre-emerge herbicides for use in glyphosate- or Liberty-tolerant corn. Converge XT provided the most consistent control of the annual grass and broadleaf weeds present at each location when evaluated at the 8-leaf stage of corn. This would decrease the risk of weed seeds being returned to the soil and makes it a suitable resistance management option." - Mike Cowbrough, Field Crop Weed Management Lead – OMAFRA

 

Setup Acre Trial Results for Glyphosate Tolerant Corn

In 2011, a number of set-up treatments were compared in trials run by Mike Cowbrough – Weed Specialist/OMAFRA, Francois Tardif, Clarence Swanton and Peter Sikkema – University of Guelph. The overall average weed control on the six species in these trials was Converge XT Setup Acre rate, 91%; Integrity®, 88%; and Primextra® II Magnum, 78%. The Converge XT Setup Acre rate resulted in better weed control than Primextra II Magnum on 4 out of 6 weeds and better weed control than Integrity on 3 out of 6 weeds.

Converge XT Against the Competition

Average of visual control of weeds with several residual setup treatments in glyphosate tolerant corn. The above data is based on 5 trials at three different locations in Ontario, 2011. This project was funded in part by the Grain Farmers of Ontario. The assistance of OMAFRA through the OMAFRA/University of Guelph Partnership is also acknowledged.

Active Ingredients

Isoxaflutole – Group 27
Atrazine – Group 5

Crops

Field corn
Seed corn

Re-Cropping Intervals (Time after application)

4 months

  • Winter wheat

One Year

  • Alfalfa, barley, canola, field corn, oats, peas, potato, soybean, timothy, tomato*, spring wheat

*Caution should be used when planting tomato the year following an application of Converge XT if conditions were exceptionally dry during the season of application.

Two Years

  • Dry common beans (all types)

Weeds Controlled

Barnyard grass
Broad-leaved Plantain
Canada fleabane*
Common ragweed*
Dandelion
Eastern black nightshade
Fall panicum
Giant ragweed*
Green foxtail
Lady's-thumb
Lamb's-quarters
Large crabgrass
Redroot pigweed
Smooth crabgrass
Tall waterhemp*
Velvetleaf
Wild buckwheat
Wild mustard
Witchgrass
Wormseed mustard
Yellow foxtail

*includes glyphosate-resistant biotypes

Weeds Suppressed

Proso millet (suppression)

Registered Tank Mixes

Roundup® original
Roundup Transorb
Roundup Weathermax
Roundup Ultra
Touchdown® IQ
Vantage*
Vantage Plus
Vantage Plus Max

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Province of Registration

British Columbia
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec

Labels and SDS

Converge 480 Label
Converge 480 SDS
Converge Flexx Label
Converge Flexx SDS

Application Tips

  • Converge XT is an all-in-one box solution for residual grassy and broadleaf weed control
  • Converge Flexx is ideal for growers and custom applicators who want to source their own atrazine and reduce their package handling
  • Use Converge at the new lower setup-acre rate for residual weed control, followed by glyphosate in-season
  • Proven performance of Converge PRO with an added priopetary safener, cyprosulfamide
  • One-pass, season-long control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds
  • Remains stable on soil surface and recharges throughout the season with as little as ½" of rain
  • Absorbed by roots and shoots of germinating weeds
  • An ideal choice for no-till growers
  • Weeds that emerge before activation can still be controlled, even up to 2" in height
  • Approved for use on all crop management systems – conventional, minimum and zero-till
  • Residual activity to control late weed flushes

 

Timing
Apply pre-plant surface up to two weeks before seeding, or pre-emerge
Apply at planting or prior to crop emergence up to the 3-leaf stage of corn

 

Rate
For registered application - refer to label

 

Application Tips

  • Converge only needs ½" of rainfall for activation (adhere to tank-mix partner rainfastness of two hours)
  • Grazing interval is 60 days
  • Plant corn at least 1½" (4 cm) deep

Resistance Management

Tank Mix Flexibility


Tank mix with glyphosate for better dandelion control than with glyphosate alone when applying pre-plant surface or pre-emergence only.


Resistance Management


Converge XT contains active ingredients from both Group 27 and Group 5 chemistries which helps manage herbicide resistant weeds. Converge should be used as part of an integrated pest management system.