Vyconic™ Soybeans - The Future of Weed Control for Farmers

Vyconic™ Soybeans - Bayer's New Era in Weed Management

Bayer Crop Science Canada has introduced Vyconic™ soybeans, a groundbreaking trait technology designed to enhance weed control and provide farmers with more flexibility. Vyconic soybeans will be the first to offer tolerance to five different herbicide active ingredients, marking a major advancement in weed management for soybean growers. 

Key Features of Vyconic Soybeans 

• Enhanced Herbicide Tolerance: This new trait package will provide tolerance to dicamba, glufosinate, mesotrione, 2,4-D, and glyphosate, giving farmers multiple herbicide options to control a variety of weeds based on their specific field needs. 

• Expanded Control with Additional Tolerances: The inclusion of mesotrione and 2,4-D expands on the previous XtendFlex® soybean traits, offering greater effectiveness against tough broadleaf weeds like kochia, fleabane, Palmer amaranth, and waterhemp. 

• High-Yield Potential with Advanced Genetics: Vyconic soybeans will incorporate the latest advancements in soybean genetics and agronomic traits, helping farmers achieve improved yield potential while maintaining effective weed control. 

"At Bayer, we recognize how resilient and determined Canadian farmers are as they adapt to and overcome the challenges of weed pressure" said David Kikkert, Canada Corn & Soybean Portfolio Lead. "Our new Vyconic™ soybean trait package offers solutions for weed control and application flexibility, equipping farmers to create custom weed management plans that fit their specific needs. By investing in advanced genetics and innovative solutions, we support farmers in achieving higher, more consistent yields with increased effectiveness and better outcomes.” 

Vyconic soybeans will provide farmers with several key advantages: 

• Greater Weed Control Flexibility: With tolerance to five herbicides, farmers can develop customized weed management strategies tailored to their specific conditions. 

• Broad-Spectrum Weed Control: The ability to use multiple herbicides will help manage a wide range of weed species more effectively. 

• Proactive Resistance Management: Utilizing multiple herbicides with different modes of action will reduce the risk of weed resistance, ensuring long-term effectiveness. 

"Soybeans are a key crop for Bayer in Canada, and Vyconic exemplifies Bayer's dedication to providing advanced solutions that address the ever-changing weed control needs of farmers in Canada," said Antoine Bernet, President and CEO, Bayer Crop Science Canada. "We are eager to launch this new Vyconic™ soybean trait package in the near future, so Canadian farmers can tackle their weed management challenges." 

Vyconic soybeans are expected to be available in Canada and the U.S. by the 2027 planting season. Until then, Bayer will continue refining its proprietary herbicide formulations to optimize weed management strategies. More details can be found on Bayer Crop Science Canada’s website.