Epyrifenacil covers the latest news, scientific research, herbicide innovations, product registrations, regulatory developments, and crop protection updates related to the next-generation PPO herbicide active ingredient. Stay informed on weed management, herbicide resistance, crop protection, sustainable agriculture, regenerative farming, and agrochemical innovation.
Epyrifenacil is a protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO)-inhibiting herbicide active ingredient discovered by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. and commercialized in key markets through partners including Valent U.S.A. LLC. It is the active ingredient in Rapidicil® Herbicide, designed to provide fast, broad-spectrum control of broadleaf weeds and selected grasses while helping growers manage herbicide-resistant weed populations. Epyrifenacil supports Integrated Weed Management (IWM) and Herbicide Resistance Management (HRM) programs and is compatible with conservation and regenerative agriculture practices, including no-till farming. This category covers new product launches, EPA and global regulatory approvals, scientific studies, field trials, formulation technologies, stewardship initiatives, resistance management strategies, and crop protection innovations related to epyrifenacil.
Stay updated on Epyrifenacil news, Rapidicil Herbicide, PPO herbicides, Sumitomo Chemical, Valent U.S.A., weed resistance management, crop protection technologies, and global agriculture developments.
31 July 2026, Japan: Sumitomo Chemical has received U.S. registration for its proprietary herbicide Rapidicil™ (active ingredient: epyrifenacil) and crop protection products containing the
Read More31 July 2026, California: Valent U.S.A. has received registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Rapidicil® (active ingredient: epyrifenacil), a new herbicide developed
Read More04 November 2025, Washington: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a 30-day public comment period on the proposed registration of
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