Bayer announced Monday that the European Commission has authorized XtendFlex soybean technology for food, feed, import and processing in the European Union. The milestone represents the final key authorization for XtendFlex soybeans. With the approval, Bayer can now look forward to a full launch in the United States and Canada in 2021 and expects to be in a strong position to supply 20 million U.S. soy acres when the selling season arrives. XtendFlex soybeans, Bayer’s newest soybean technology, are built upon the high-yielding Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybean technology with the additional tolerance to glufosinate herbicides. That means XtendFlex soybeans are resistant to three herbicides, glyphosate, dicamba and the newly added glufosinate. XtendFlex soybeans will be Bayer’s second major product launch in soybeans in the last five years. Lisa Safarian, President of Crop Science North America at Bayer, says, "XtendFlex soybeans are the latest example of Bayer developing innovative products to help farmers meet challenges on their farm.”
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