BASF wins EPA registration for Ridivex, a new corn post‑emerge herbicide
- Received U.S. EPA registration and planned availability in 2027; product currently not for sale and BASF is not accepting orders.
- Contains three active ingredients: diflufenzopyr, dicamba and pyroxasulfone, plus a built‑in crop safener.
- Claims consistent knockdown of 200+ broadleaf weeds with visible results in as little as four hours.
- Provides residual control of 80+ broadleaf and grass weeds for up to eight weeks, citing Zidua SC for residual performance.
Regulatory status
Ridivex herbicide has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration and is planned to be available in 2027. Ridivex is currently not for sale and BASF is not accepting orders.
Positioning
BASF positions Ridivex as an all‑in‑one early post‑emerge solution for corn intended to address increasing resistant weed pressure and to protect yield potential while reducing the need for multiple passes or additional products.
Active ingredients and crop safety
Ridivex combines three active ingredients—diflufenzopyr, dicamba and pyroxasulfone—and includes a built‑in crop safener. BASF cites Zidua SC as the partner for the product’s residual herbicide component.
Performance claims
BASF states Ridivex delivers consistent knockdown of more than 200 broadleaf weeds with visible results in as little as four hours, and provides superior residual control of 80+ broadleaf and grass weeds for up to eight weeks.
Source: BASF