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One Pass. Better Grass.℠
Including DuraCor® herbicide with fertilizer applications via UltiGraz℠ Pasture Weed & Feed delivers the one-two punch pastures need for a fast start.
Producers juggle a few priorities when it comes to raising high-quality forage for their herd, especially promoting grass growth and keeping invasive weeds at bay. Fertilizing pastures for grass growth and spraying herbicides for weed control usually require separate processes, equipment and timing for ideal weather conditions, which can cost both time and money. With UltiGraz℠ Pasture Weed & Feed, producers now can combine fertilizer and weed control into one pass for cost and time savings.
“Herbicide-impregnated dry fertilizer has been one of the most successful technological advances for pasture management over the past decade,” says Morgan Bohlander, Range & Pasture category leader, Corteva Agriscience. “UltiGraz Pasture Weed & Feed gives producers the peace of mind that comes with a certified retailer program and unmatched product support.”
UltiGraz brings together fertilizer and weed control for increased forage production and the potential to raise more pounds of beef per acre. Combining the two saves an application expense and can help you make the most of your lowest-cost feed source — your grazing acres.
“Often, fertilizer goes out early in the spring and the producer has the full intention to come back later with weed control,” Bohlander says. “But then the realities of the season hit, and unpredictable spring weather and fieldwork get in the way of timely pasture spraying. UltiGraz Pasture Weed & Feed helps ensure both important steps get done — and done right.”
UltiGraz keeps pastures clean and improves soil fertility. The resulting increased grass production potential brings flexibility. Whether you choose to increase stocking rates, store more forage, put up extra hay or extend the grazing season, it’s hard to go wrong growing more quality forage.
How It Works
The concept is simple. UltiGraz requires a soil-active herbicide, such as DuraCor® herbicide, to work. In states where permitted, your Certified UltiGraz Retailer sprays the herbicide onto dry fertilizer granules (prills) during the blending process. Within 30 days of application, a rainfall of at least ¼ inch allows the solution to soak into the soil, where weeds absorb the herbicide and the fertilizer begins to promote grass growth.
The spectrum of weeds controlled with treated fertilizer extends to most species listed on the label for DuraCor. The application can be made year-round; however, applying when weeds are young and immature provides the best results and longer residual control.
Combining your fertilizer and herbicide applications with UltiGraz saves time, trips through the field and application costs. For producers looking to streamline their operations, UltiGraz is a perfect tool for efficient, cost-effective pasture management.
“Fertilizer alone grows pounds of grass, but it also grows pounds of weeds,” Bohlander explains. “Using DuraCor herbicide with fertilizer gives you a big win-win.”
Get Started
Retailers and custom applicators offering UltiGraz must complete extensive education and training to become certified by Corteva Agriscience. This elite group is committed to delivering consistent results by adopting the highest standards of blending application and product stewardship. To get started, contact your local certified retailer of UltiGraz, who will provide a herbicide recommendation customized to your pastures and weed spectrum. If you have your own application equipment, UltiGraz gives you the freedom to self-apply as long as your equipment is exclusively used for pastures.
Corteva requires retailers to use dedicated equipment for herbicide-impregnated fertilizer — to be used on pasture and nothing else — to avoid potential for the herbicide to be spread onto sensitive crops. Adding a dye alerts users to the presence of the herbicide. The dye also makes it easier for the retailer and customer to tell how well it’s blended. To ensure adequate distribution, the herbicide should be applied with at least 200 pounds of dry fertilizer per acre.
If liquid applications better suit your situation, your retailer can likely help with that, too. Unlike products that contain 2,4-D, DuraCor herbicide easily mixes with liquid UAN — even at near-freezing temperatures, making it ideal for early spring applications. Either weed-and-feed option — liquid or dry — offers a great way to ensure two important tasks get done while saving some of the expense.
While you’re busy working to steward the land and raise livestock for the growing world, Corteva is right behind you, researching and developing the latest, most innovative products to help you boost your pastures to reach their fullest potential. UltiGraz Pasture Weed & Feed offers a modern, efficient approach for pasture and hay producers.
Find a Certified UltiGraz Retailer near you to get started.
Under normal field conditions, DuraCor® is nonvolatile. DuraCor has no grazing or haying restrictions for any class of livestock, including lactating dairy cows, horses (including lactating mares) and meat animals prior to slaughter. Label precautions apply to forage treated with DuraCor and to manure and urine from animals that have consumed treated forage. DuraCor is not registered for sale or use in all states. Consult the label for full details. UltiGraz℠ with fertilizer is available for use with specific herbicides in the states of AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NV, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Always read and follow label directions.
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