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Cadet (0.91 lb ai fluthiacet-methyl) - FMC Labels Pending Indiana
Cadet is a new herbicide labeled in corn and soybean.  The active ingredient is in the PPO, group 14, family of herbicides.  The PPO herbicides are contact herbicides and include herbicides such as Cobra (2 lb ai lactofen) and Ultra Blazer (2 lb ai acifluorfen).  Use rate will be 0.4 to 0.9 fl oz/A.  It can be tank mixed with glyphosate, dicamba, Callisto, Impact and atrazine products.  Cadet can be applied over the top of corn from the 2nd leaf stage until the corn reaches 48 inches tall.  In soybean it can be applied over the top from the 1st trifoliate through full flowering.  NIS at 0.25% v/v or COC at 1% v/v are recommended for an adjuvant.

In a Purdue field trial, Cadet at 0.5 fl oz/A with glyphosate at 16 fl oz/A increased control of 4-6 inch velvetleaf  23% when compared to glyphosate alone at 24 fl oz/A 25 days after treatment.  In studies conducted in the Mid-west, lambsquarter control ranged from 80% to 95% with the use of Cadet + COC, depending on location.  Partnering Cadet with atrazine or glyphosate would provide consistency to the control of lambsquarter.  In a study done in South Dakota control of common waterhemp was reported at 93% 15 days after application.  PPO herbicides have commonly been used for waterhemp control; however, it should be noted that there are several cases of waterhemp resistance to PPO herbicides reported in several states.
       
       
Updated 1/8/09

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