Bayer's Crop Science division announced Wednesday the introduction of Vyconic soybeans, a groundbreaking trait technology featuring tolerance to five herbicides in a single trait. The unveiling took place at Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver.
Vyconic soybeans will offer tolerance to dicamba, glufosinate, mesotrione, 2,4-D and glyphosate, providing farmers unprecedented flexibility in weed control. The addition of mesotrione and 2,4-D tolerances expands upon Bayer's previous soybean trait offerings.
Kacy Perry, North America soybean business lead for Bayer Crop Science, emphasized the technology's potential impact. "Vyconic soybeans will offer farmers an unparalleled level of flexibility and control options in their weed management practices," Perry said.
The new trait is expected to deliver excellent yield potential through industry-leading genetics and beneficial agronomic traits. It aims to address specific field challenges and enable more robust integrated weed management programs.
Brian Naber, president of Crop Science North America and Australia/New Zealand Region, highlighted the innovation's significance. "This technology underscores Bayer's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that help to meet industry challenges and the evolving needs of farmers in the U.S. and worldwide," Naber stated.
Vyconic soybeans are anticipated to enter the U.S. and Canadian markets by the 2027 planting season. Bayer continues to develop proprietary herbicide formulations to complement this new trait technology.
