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CROP PROTECTION

Acadian Plant Health™ Secures CE Mark for Ready for Stress®,

Its First Registered Abiotic Stress Management Product in the EU

Acadian Plant Health announced that Ready for Stress® is authorized for
Ready for Stress® has received CE use on:
Mark certification. It is the first prod- Vegetable crops
uct in Acadian’s new ASM portfolio to
receive the CE Mark, enabling sales • Ornamental plants
across all 27 EU Member States.
• Aromatic and medicinal plant
Ready for Stress® helps crops bet- groups
ter tolerate climate-related stresses, Certified biostimulant claims in-
including drought and salinity. It also clude:
represents a new formulation catego- in our continued investment in sci-
ry certification for Acadian. ence-based innovation.” • Abiotic stress tolerance
The ASM portfolio combines propri- Acadian’s ASM portfolio comple- • Enhanced root growth
etary seaweed extracts with addition- ments agronomic best practices with • Improved quality traits
al functional bioactive components. practical, science-driven tools. Ready
These formulations are designed to for Stress® helps crops withstand “This CE Mark is an important regu-
deliver targeted, consistent perfor- abiotic pressures, supporting more latory achievement for Acadian and a
mance under stress and support crop reliable yields and resource-efficient significant step forward for our ASM
yield, quality and stability. production. portfolio,” says Gibson. “Ready for
A Climate Smart Breakthrough for Regulatory Excellence Under the Stress® delivers proven performance
Growers under stress conditions. We can now
EU FPR bring that value to producers across
“As climate volatility intensifies, the EU with confidence and speed.”
growers face increasing pressure to The CE Mark confirms that Ready Acadian already holds CE Marks for
protect yield and quality from drought, for Stress® meets the requirements products in its established seaweed
salinity and other abiotic stresses,” of the EU Fertilizing Products Regu- biostimulant portfolio. Ready for
says Nelson Gibson, CEO, Acadian lation (FPR), one of the world’s most Stress® is the first CE-certified prod-
Seaplants. “Ready for Stress® is the rigorous regulatory frameworks for uct in the new ASM portfolio, advanc-
first product in our next-generation plant biostimulants. The certification ing Acadian’s focus on climate-smart
ASM portfolio. It is purpose-built to affirms the product’s safety, efficacy solutions that support resilient food
help growers build more resilient and quality. It also enables Acadian production and global food security.
crop production systems. Achieving and its distribution partners to begin
the CE Mark is an important milestone commercial rollout across the EU. Circle 17 on enquiry card

Albaugh Introduces Insectiprole™ 5L ST Seed Treatment to

U.S. Market
Albaugh announced that the compa- and has demonstrated excellent seed
ny has received U.S. Environmental safety.
Protection Agency registration for In-
sectiprole™ 5L ST, a new seed treat- “Chlorantraniliprole is an outstand-
ment offering that will be available for ing tool for the management of ar-
sale in late 2026 (EPA Reg. No. 45002- myworm and cutworm species in
69). cereals and is the only insecticide
seed treatment labeled for control of
Insectiprole™ 5L ST contains the ac- armyworms in wheat” says Chris Zita,
tive ingredient chlorantraniliprole, Director – Albaugh Seed Treatments.
a systemic insecticide with a novel “The addition of Insectiprole™ 5L ST
mode of action that is translocated to the Albaugh seed treatment portfo- sectiprole™ 5L ST reflects Albaugh’s
through the seeds and into the roots lio will provide our customers with a ongoing commitment to delivering
and shoots of the developing plant. It fast-acting, long-lasting non-neonico- a broad portfolio of high-performing
is active against a range of early-sea- tinoid alternative that can be used in seed treatment options that help cus-
son pests, including armyworms, combination with other labeled seed tomers build customized solutions
cutworms, seedcorn maggots, wire- treatment chemistries, like imidaclo- tailored to their unique agronomic
worms, and grasshoppers, delivering prid or thiamethoxam, to broaden needs.”
rapid feeding cessation and long-last- the spectrum of control and provide
ing protection in cereal grains as well a more complete seed treatment solu- Insectiprole™ 5L ST will be available
as corn, sorghum, and dry shelled tion.” for use in cereals, corn, sorghum, and
peas and beans. The product offers dry shelled peas and beans (except
effective protection at low use rates Zita added, “The introduction of In- soybeans). Circle 18 on enquiry card
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