INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After successfully completing a comprehensive Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation process, Corteva Agriscience's innovative Enlist® herbicides are poised for expanded use in formerly restricted counties in key growing regions across the U.S.

The rigorous ESA review was initially conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), then largely confirmed by consultation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS). The result is a Final Biological Opinion (BiOp) that supports the restoration of previously restricted counties for use of Enlist herbicides – including counties in Texas and Georgia – and the elimination of all whole-county application restrictions, broadening farmers' future access to this unique and effective system for sustainable weed control. 

"With its near-zero volatility and reduced potential for physical drift, the Enlist system has become a leading choice for effective and neighbor-friendly control of the toughest weeds," said Robert King, Executive Vice President, Crop Protection Business, Corteva Agriscience. "The issuance of the Final BiOp supports the EPA's review and the removal of all county-wide restrictions, ultimately providing more farmers with certainty and access to effective, and more sustainable, weed control options."  

Applicators should continue to abide by current product labels until supplemental labels are issued. Please consult with your local sales professional about how these upcoming changes may apply to individual operations. In addition to following current label guidelines, growers and applicators should refer to the Endangered Species Protection Bulletins, which will include targeted, sub-county restrictions in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. 

View the full Biological Opinion here: 

• https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0957/document?sortBy=postedDate
• https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/biological-opinions-available-public-comment-links-final-opinions-and-links

About Corteva 
Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.

™ ® Trademarks of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliated companies. The transgenic soybean event in Enlist E3® soybeans is jointly developed and owned by Corteva Agriscience and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. Enlist Duo® and Enlist One® herbicides are not registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your area.  Enlist Duo® and Enlist One® are the only 2,4-D products authorized for use with Enlist® crops. Consult Enlist® herbicide labels for weed species controlled. Always read and follow label directions.

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