GRASP^® XTRA and REBELEX™ Rice Herbicides Receive Registration

New herbicides from Dow AgroSciences offer growers more convenient control of the toughest grasses and broadleaf weeds

Indianapolis, IN - October 15, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved federal registration for GRASP^® XTRA and REBELEX™ rice herbicides, according to Dow AgroSciences. The two new herbicides provide growers with more convenient, broad-spectrum control of grasses and broadleaf weeds, such as sprangletop and barnyardgrass. Additionally, the dual mode of action in each herbicide supplies producers with less product mixing and fewer products to handle.

"GRASP XTRA and REBELEX round out our rice herbicides portfolio and give growers more control options," says Hub Miller, marketing specialist for Dow AgroSciences. "These products were developed with direct input from rice producers and consultants – they asked for products like this and we were able to deliver them."

GRASP XTRA contains two proven modes of action by combining penoxsulam, the active ingredient in GRASP^® SC herbicide, and triclopyr. This conveniently packaged product delivers broad-spectrum control targeting tough broadleaf weeds and barnyardgrass.

GRASP XTRA delivers the comprehensive weed control needed to complete the CLEARFIELD^® system. It can be tank-mixed with Newpath herbicide in early-season applications to provide highly effective control. It also can be used in conventional, long grain, medium grain, or hybrid production.

REBELEX is a unique, targeted solution for growers utilizing non-conventional or water-seeding planting practices. Containing the active ingredients penoxsulam and cyhalofop-butyl, it supplies growers with a dual mode of action that controls sprangletop, barnyardgrass and broadleaf weeds. In addition, REBELEX offers growers added residual control with a wider window for application timing. The new REBELEX™ also works well in both CLEARFIELD and conventional systems and can be tank-mixed with Newpath or Beyond^® herbicide.

"The development of these products signifies the commitment that Dow AgroSciences has to the rice market," Miller says. "These products will provide growers with a level of broad-spectrum control they haven't seen before."

GRASP^® XTRA and REBELEX were recently featured in new product concept tours throughout rice production areas. The tours, sponsored by Dow AgroSciences, ran from July 14 to Aug. 11, spanning Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Rice growers and consultants who were not able to attend the tours are encouraged to contact their local sales representatives for more information, or go to www.RightforRice.com

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion. Learn more at www.dowagro.com.