Philadelphia-FMC Corporation recently announced the introduction of Spartan® Charge herbicide for the preemergence control of broadleaf weeds in sunflowers. The dual-action herbicide can be used for both preplant burndown and preemergence weed control, and targets “puffball” kochia and other tough broadleaf weeds. FMC says Spartan Charge can be used effectively in a wide range of tillage systems, including no-till, minimum till, and conventional till, and can be applied as a burndown herbicide prior to planting, as an early preplant, or in a preemergence application up to three days after planting. The standard application rate for the product ranges from 3.75 fl oz/acre to 8.50 fl oz/acre, and FMC says Spartan Charge is a reliable tank-mix partner with preemergence grass herbicides or with glyphosate and other pre-plant burndown broad-spectrum herbicides. In addition, FMC says the reduced rotational intervals required with Spartan Charge give growers greater rotational flexibility for corn and other crops. Spartan Charge can be used on a variety of crops in addition to sunflowers, including dry field peas and chickpeas, soybeans, and tobacco.
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