Alto fungicide receives Section 3 registration in soybeans

Diane Brown-Rytlewski, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Plant Pathology -

Editor’s note: This article is from the archives of the MSU Crop Advisory Team Alerts. Check the label of any pesticide referenced to ensure your use is included.    

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Section 3 registration for the use of Alto® fungicide in soybeans to control Asian soybean rust. Alto previously had a Section 18 registration. Alto, a systemic triazole fungicide containing the active ingredient cyproconazole is manufactured by Syngenta Crop Protection. Triazoles provide some residual curative activity. More information, including application and rate recommendations for Alto fungicide, is available from your local retailer or sales representative, or by calling the Syngenta Customer Center at 866-SYNGENTA (866-796-4368), or visiting the Syngenta website, http://www.syngentacropprotection.com/labels/ . You can download a copy of the Alto label by clicking here.

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