Red jug, different rate - key considerations for Liberty AMP | Canola School

"“Don't be surprised if one of them is red... Liberty AMP is going to be different than 150,” says McKnight, noting the new formulation was intentionally coloured differently to help distinguish the products. “One is going to have a lower use rate than the other one. And so we don't want anybody to be over applying herbicides, or under applying potentially on their fields as well.”"

"McKnight says the key to maximizing Liberty performance still comes down to strong application practices, especially as resistant weeds such as kochia continue to spread across Western Canada. He recommends using an effective pre-seed burnoff to reduce weed pressure ahead of the in-crop pass and rotating herbicide modes of action wherever possible."

"“Even slowing down on your sprayer like two miles an hour... might save you from having to do a second application,” he says. View the entire Canola School series here! When it comes to spraying Liberty products, water volume and coverage remain critical. McKnight says growers should prioritize warm, sunny spray conditions, increase water volumes in dry years, and even consider slowing sprayer speeds to improve efficacy."

Liberty AMP is being introduced for the season with a formulation that is 20% more concentrated than Liberty 150. Agronomic fundamentals for Liberty applications remain the same, but growers must pay close attention to product rates, especially if both formulations are present on the farm. The products are intentionally colored differently to help distinguish them, and one formulation is expected to require a lower use rate. Maximizing performance depends on strong application practices, including effective pre-seed burnoff to reduce weed pressure and rotating herbicide modes of action to manage resistant weeds such as kochia. Water volume, coverage, warm sunny spray conditions, and potentially slower sprayer speeds can improve efficacy and reduce the need for repeat applications.

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