{"id":437,"date":"2026-02-13T14:32:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agraicylifesciences.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=437"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:32:47","slug":"ridge","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/agraicylifesciences.com\/index.php\/product\/ridge\/","title":{"rendered":"RIDGE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\">Topramezone is a selective, post-emergent herbicide primarily used in maize (corn) to\u00a0<mark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-processed=\"true\">control a wide spectrum of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds<\/mark>. It is highly effective against weeds that have developed resistance to glyphosate, triazines, and ALS-inhibiting herbicides.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"D42KIe_c,D42KIe_d\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=D42KIe_b\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"a205d923-b2d3-4d23-ae16-9a33b519ec51\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=D42KIe_b\/C5gNJc;aria-label=D42KIe_b\/bOjMyf;class=D42KIe_b\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJ9MSa19aSAxVfRqQEHdiiMU8Qye0OegQIARAC\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Key Functions and Mechanism of Action:<\/strong><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"ccd1a107-11ad-4778-af49-a79356d0f2a5\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=D42KIe_i\/C5gNJc;aria-label=D42KIe_i\/bOjMyf;class=D42KIe_i\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJ9MSa19aSAxVfRqQEHdiiMU8Qye0OegQIAhAB\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Mode of Action:<\/strong>\u00a0It is a 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitor. It acts by blocking the HPPD enzyme, which is essential for the biosynthesis of carotenoids (pigments that protect chlorophyll).<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Bleaching Effect:<\/strong>\u00a0The inhibition of carotenoids leads to a characteristic, rapid, and pronounced &#8220;bleaching&#8221; or whitening of sensitive weeds within 5 days of treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Weed Death:<\/strong>\u00a0Following the bleaching, the weeds turn necrotic and usually die within 7 to 14 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Systemic Action:<\/strong>\u00a0Topramezone is absorbed through foliage and roots, moving systemically throughout the plant to provide thorough control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Crop Selectivity:<\/strong>\u00a0It is highly selective, meaning it controls weeds while remaining safe for corn (including field, seed, sweet, and pop) because maize metabolizes it rapidly.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"D42KIe_12,D42KIe_13\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=D42KIe_11\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"ddda2a67-dba3-4dc8-80c5-540b2f95805b\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=D42KIe_11\/C5gNJc;aria-label=D42KIe_11\/bOjMyf;class=D42KIe_11\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJ9MSa19aSAxVfRqQEHdiiMU8Qye0OegQIAxAF\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Key Features:<\/strong><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"72235600-09df-4c80-b2a0-02fd18425df7\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=D42KIe_1t\/C5gNJc;aria-label=D42KIe_1t\/bOjMyf;class=D42KIe_1t\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJ9MSa19aSAxVfRqQEHdiiMU8Qye0OegQIBhAB\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAcQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Low Use Rates:<\/strong>\u00a0It is effective at very low active ingredient rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAcQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Application Flexibility:<\/strong>\u00a0It can be applied across a wide window, from early post-emergence to later stages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAcQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Resistance Management:<\/strong>\u00a0Due to its unique mode of action, it is a crucial tool for managing herbicide-resistant weed populations.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"D42KIe_27,D42KIe_28\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=D42KIe_26\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"6ec23751-2c4e-46e6-a941-48c07f8cbeb3\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=D42KIe_26\/C5gNJc;aria-label=D42KIe_26\/bOjMyf;class=D42KIe_26\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJ9MSa19aSAxVfRqQEHdiiMU8Qye0OegQIBxAD\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\" data-processed=\"true\">Topramezone is often used in combination with other herbicides (e.g., atrazine) to broaden the spectrum of weed control and enhance efficacy.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"D42KIe_2d,D42KIe_2e\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=D42KIe_2c\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Key Weeds Controlled:<\/strong><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"3bfcc3d5-50dd-4004-a01d-a9cfc606b5cc\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=D42KIe_1c\/C5gNJc;aria-label=D42KIe_1c\/bOjMyf;class=D42KIe_1c\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJ9MSa19aSAxVfRqQEHdiiMU8Qye0OegQIBBAB\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Grasses:<\/strong>\u00a0Foxtails, barnyardgrass, crabgrass, and certain Panicums.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Broadleaf Weeds:<\/strong>\u00a0Lambsquarters, pigweeds, velvetleaf, 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