Bayer extends cereal herbicide lineup with new registrations in Canada

Bayer Crop Science has expanded its cereal herbicide portfolio in Canada with the registration of Huskie PRE and Velocity m3 in the country’s eastern provinces, a move that reinforces the company’s broader global focus on tackling herbicide resistance and improving crop efficiency.

The products, already part of Bayer’s weed-control portfolio in other key agricultural regions, are designed to help growers address mounting resistance issues and safeguard cereal yields amid increasingly variable weather and weed pressure.

“The registration of Huskie PRE and Velocity m3 in Eastern Canada is a milestone for growers across Canada,” said Greg Good, Marketing Portfolio Lead for Crop Protection East at Bayer Crop Science. “Each of these herbicides adds to a grower’s toolkit to take on specific weed challenges. We’re proud to provide these innovations, giving farmers more options for season-long control and healthier crops.”

Broadleaf weeds, including herbicide-resistant biotypes such as Canada fleabane, have become a significant threat to cereal yields across North America. Huskie PRE combines Group 6 bromoxynil and Group 27 pyrasulfotole, offering a pre-seed solution that complements glyphosate-based systems such as Roundup.

Velocity m3 features a three-mode formulation (Groups 27, 6 and 2) that targets 32 broadleaf and grass weeds in a single pass. Bayer said the product’s multi-mode design improves efficacy and resistance management—an approach increasingly prioritized in cereal production worldwide.

The expansion of Bayer’s cereal herbicide lineup in Canada aligns with the company’s global strategy to strengthen its position in sustainable crop protection through chemistry- and biology-based innovation.

“Growers are facing complex weed challenges that demand integrated, flexible solutions,” Good added. “These registrations demonstrate our ongoing commitment to providing products that enhance productivity and resilience for cereal farmers globally.”