Liberty Link canola is infused with InVigor that provides built-in tolerance to Liberty Herbicide. Canola seeds that are LibertyLink seed traits are known for their outstanding yield and strong early season growth.

1. THE LIBERTYLINK TRAIT Liberty is a nonselective contact herbicide that
IN CANOLA provides postemergence control of broadleaf
weeds and grasses, including weeds resistant
InVigor hybrids carry the LibertyLink trait,
to glyphosate and multiple herbicide classes.
which provides built-in tolerance to Liberty
herbicide. Liberty kills weeds in days vs. weeks.
InVigor canola hybrids with the LibertyLink Liberty herbicide with the LibertyLink trait
trait are top performers, known for outstanding keeps weed management simple and allows
yield and strong early season growth. They growers to continue farming efficiently.
consistently deliver superior crop establishment, Liberty herbicide with the LibertyLink trait is
uniform maturity and greater harvestability over the only nonselective alternative to glyphosate-
many other hybrids. tolerant systems.
InVigor LibertyLink canola hybrids are
developed in high-yielding, strong-performing, WHERE TO FIND INVIGOR
elite germplasm, which results in stable and LIBERTYLINK CANOLA
consistent performance in the field, without LibertyLink trait technology is available in
yield drag or lag. high-yielding, high-quality InVigor hybrids.
Liberty has a unique mode of action (Group Contact your local seed dealer/distributor
10) that offers a nonselective choice for or Bayer CropScience representative about
Integrated Weed Management plans. where to find the latest varieties available.
APPLICATION INFORMATION & BEST WEED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WEED MANAGEMENT:
INVIGOR LIBERTYLINK CANOLA
1st Post Application
Weed Control Program 2nd Post Application
(Emergence to 10 days)
If needed, Liberty at
22 fl oz/A or, if sequential
Residual pre-emergence, Liberty at 22 fl oz/A
Scenario applications planned,
PPI or at planting plus residual herbicide
apply 10 days after first
application
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2. I N V I GO R LI B E RT Y LI N K CA N O L A
“We have to have 100 percent weed control—zero tolerance.
We have to kill every weed by whatever means is possible
that’s economic, environmental and ethical, or we’re going
to only run into more problems.”
– Jeff Stachler, North Dakota State University and University of Minnesota.
1. Start Clean. Start with a clean, weed-free 5. Maximum Seasonal Use: Up to 44 fl oz/A
field by using an effective burndown application of Liberty can be applied on canola per
or conventional tillage. growing season.
2. Stay Clean. Be aggressive with early season 6. Additional Use Directions:
weed management to avoid yield loss and a. Liberty herbicide should be applied when
weed escapes. Residual herbicides applied winds are less than 10 mph, and not during
at burndown, pre-emergence and/or tankmixed periods of temperature inversions.
in the first post application help ensure optimal b. Maximum season use rate: 44 fl oz/A.
weed management, particularly if environmental
c. Do not use in the states of AL, DE, GA, KY,
conditions delay timely post applications.
MD, NJ, NC, SC, TN, VA and WV.
Consider expected weed species and
populations as well as environmental variables d. Apply prior to 65 days before harvest.
in the area when selecting a residual herbicide. e. Do not graze treated crop or cut for hay.
3. Scenario – Residual Used Pre-emergence, f. Consult product label for full use directions
PPI or At Planting: and restrictions.
a. Apply Liberty at 22 fl oz/A over the top of
InVigor LibertyLink canola from emergence to
10 days after crop emergence or when weeds TANKMIX PARTNERS FOR LIBERTY
are no more than 3 inches to 4 inches tall. ON INVIGOR LIBERTYLINK CANOLA
b. Apply Liberty at 22 fl oz/acre on an Tankmix Partner Rate (fl oz/A)
as-needed basis following the first
application at 22 fl oz/A. If sequential Assure II (1*) 4 to 5 fl oz/A
applications are planned, apply the second ap-
Poast (1) 6 to 8 fl oz/A
plication 10 days after the first application.
4. Additives: Ammonium sulfate (AMS) can Select® 2EC (1) 2 to 3 fl oz/A
be used at a rate of 3 lbs/A. Use 1.5 lb/A Select Max (1) 4 to 6 fl oz/A
when tankmixed with a reduced rate of the
*Numbers in parentheses denote herbicide MOA as designated
grass herbicides specified in the tankmix by the Weed Science Society of America.
section.
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THE LIBERTYLINK TRAIT YIELD LOSS DUE TO COMPETITION
IN CANOLA Early season weed control is critical. Research9
Uniform, thorough spray coverage is essential in western Canada has shown that a five per-
to achieve consistent performance. cent yield loss in canola can result from just two
Use nozzles and pressure that generate a weeds per square meter (see table below).
medium-size spray droplet. Residual herbicides can improve weed control,
reduce problematic weeds and extend the time
Use 15 GPA (for dense canopies, increase period between planting and the first postemer-
water volume). gence treatment of Liberty. This allows for much
Maximum performance is achieved when needed flexibility when weather conditions pre-
applied to actively growing weeds. vent timely postemergence applications.
Apply from emergence to early bolting. Additionally, using a residual herbicide in your
weed control program introduces another
Sequential applications should be made at
herbicide mode of action in the field, improving
10 days after the first application.
your resistance management program.
Liberty is rainfast in four hours.
Plants/Square Yield
Weed
Meter Reduction
TOP 10 MOST FREQUENTLY SPRAYED
WEEDS IN CANOLA Wild oat 2 5%*
Max. Weed Confirmed
Height with Glyphosate- Volunteer barley 2 5%
Liberty at Resistant
29 fl oz/A Weeds Volunteer
4 5%
spring wheat
Wild oat 3”
Kochia 4” Foxtail, green 100 5%
Foxtail, yellow 3”
Thistle, spp1 sequential YIELD LOSS EXAMPLES
Quackgrass1 sequential $/Bushel
Mustard, wild 4” $5.50 $5.75 $6.00
Buckwheat, wild 6” Lost $/A* $8.25 $8.63 $9.00
Pigweed, redroot 3”
Wheat, volunteer1 4” Lost $/1000 A* $8,250 $8,630 $9,000
Foxtail, green 6” *1.5 bu/A reduction based on a 30 bu/A yield.
Sequential applications may be needed.
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