Beteren Extra AM

Field Performance of Betaren Extra AM

When managing beet fields, the weed control strategy is always about balancing efficacy with crop safety. Using Betaren Extra AM from ZAT Shchelkovo Agrokhim has proven to be a reliable choice for selective post-emergence control.

Practical Application and Benefits

The formulation, a concentrate emulsion, is straightforward to handle. The system-action herbicides (desmedipham, phenmedipham, and ethofumesate) work systematically to stop weed growth at the early stages, ensuring the crop stays ahead in the competition for nutrients.

Key Operational Details

• Flexibility: The application rate of 1–1.5 L/ha allows for adjustment based on the specific weed pressure in different fields.
• Application Schedule: Being a post-emergence herbicide, it is best applied when the crop has emerged and weeds are still small and vulnerable.
• Frequency: Up to three treatments per season provide excellent coverage for multiple flushes of weeds.

Given the 3rd hazard class, standard safety protocols are required, but its effectiveness against difficult weeds like cleavers and field pennycress justifies the rigorous process. For those focused on forage or table beet production, this herbicide offers a consistent, predictable way to maintain a clean field throughout the critical growth period. It is a workhorse chemical that delivers exactly what it promises on the label.