Weeds have become a serious problem in agriculture and landscapes because of their ability to grow quickly, spread aggressively and compete with crops for essential resources.
As weed populations adapt over time, many species have also developed resistance to commonly used herbicide products, making them harder to control. This resistance forces growers to rely on more complex management strategies and Helena Products Group is using technology to simplify these strategies for growers around the world.
For many growers, weed resistance has turned what used to be crop management into a season-long challenge. Resistant species can reduce yields, increase input costs and force farmers to make additional herbicide applications just to maintain clean fields. As pressure from resistant grass and broadleaf weeds continue to rise, farmers need solutions that not only control weeds effectively but also fit into log-term resistance management strategies.
Zalo™ is a new herbicide designed to control both broadleaf and grass weeds. The product reflects a growing shift toward more targeted post-emergence applications designed to improve weed control while supporting resistance management efforts.
Helena Product Specialist James DeMoss says the product’s dual-action approach helps provide both fast activity and longer lasting effectiveness in the field.
“That’s something that’s really innovative because it takes something that takes a slow kill and a hot kill and really combines them and makes the work in harmony.”
James DeMoss, Helena Product Specialist
Zalo was developed to help growers meet those challenges by combining two active ingredients- glufosinate and quizalfop- to deliver broad spectrum post-emergence weed control. The combination allows farmers to target multiple resistant species while supporting more effective integrated crop management practices.
Austin Anderson, Brand Manager for Helena Products Group, also emphasized the importance of providing growers confidence and flexibility when choosing weed management practices.
“Knowing that growers have options whether they feel comfortable with the regulations or don’t feel comfortable, they can use the technology or they can use something different like Zalo and still use it with confidence.”
Austin Anderson, Brand Manager
Integrated crop management continues to become more important as growers face increasing environmental and economic pressures. Farmers are being asked to produce higher yields while managing resistant species, controlling input costs, and protecting long-term soil and crop health.
Products like Zalo are designed to work alongside broader management strategies. By combining multiple approaches, growers can build stronger resistance management plans that remain effective over time.
As growers continue facing new challenges, flexibility in weed management is becoming significantly important. Products like Zalo are part of a larger movement towards integrated, longer-term resistance management that helps farmers maintain productivity while adapting to changing conditions.
To reshape weed management strategies on your corn and soybean acres, contact your local Helena representative or authorized dealer for more information on Zalo. Hear more insights on Zalo from James DeMoss and Austin Anderson by tuning in to Episode 115 of the FieldLink Podcast, available on Youtube or wherever you listen.