08/20/2025

Syngenta and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. Announce the Next Generation in Soybean Herbicide Tolerance

• New soybean trait stack will provide farmers tolerance to more active ingredients than any soybean trait stack in the industry.
• Anticipated broad market availability in 2029, with introductory volumes available in 2028.

M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. and Syngenta announced plans today to launch a groundbreaking herbicide-tolerant soybean trait stack, with broad commercial availability expected in 2029 pending regulatory approvals. This new trait stack will be marketed by Syngenta seed brands, Stine Seed Company and others.

Built on the proven foundation of the Enlist E3® soybean event, this innovative trait technology will deliver unmatched herbicide flexibility, providing farmers tolerance to more active ingredients than any soybean trait in the industry, including:

• Glyphosate
• Glufosinate
• 2,4-D choline
• Multiple HPPD inhibitors

Featuring industry-leading HPPD inhibitor tolerance, the trait technology will provide tolerance to a wide range of HPPD inhibitor chemistries such as mesotrione, isoxaflutole and bicyclopyrone.

This advancement gives farmers expanded weed control options and will allow use of HPPD inhibitor herbicides that have been a proven and effective strategy in corn, giving farmers more flexibility in early-season weed control — especially when planting delays or seed changes occur.

“This new technology represents the future of weed control flexibility in soybeans,” said Jared Benson, Head of Soybean Portfolio Strategy, Syngenta. “By pairing broad-spectrum herbicide tolerance with Syngenta’s proven leadership in soybean genetics and crop protection innovation, this new soybean trait stack will give farmers a powerful tool to manage resistant weeds, reduce injury risk and simplify weed control across their operations.”

Soybean farmers across the U.S. face herbicide resistance, inconsistent early control and increasingly complex programs. This trait stack directly addresses these concerns by offering:

• Broad-spectrum tolerance to more active ingredients than any soybean trait in the market.
• Early-season weed control options with proven HPPD inhibitor chemistries used successfully in corn.
• Multiple modes of action to help lengthen the durability of active ingredients, address a broader weed spectrum and establish a robust residual program.

“Since the beginning, M.S. Technologies has been focused on developing the industry’s highest-performing soybean genetics,” said Joe Merschman, President of M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. “This collaboration builds on what M.S. Technologies started – combining the FG72 trait (formerly marketed as GT27®) stacked with the Enlist E3 event will provide soybean growers with a robust and highly flexible weed control solution.”

Upon regulatory approval, Syngenta plans to release commercial varieties through the Golden Harvest® and NK® Seed brands, as well as through the GreenLeaf Genetics® licensing brand. M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. plans to release commercial varieties through Stine® Seed Company, Merschman Seeds® and Latham® Hi-Tech Seeds, and will also license the technology through Peterson Genetics.

Media Contacts 

Brittany Farris
(608) 698-5844
Brittany.Farris@brightonagency.com

Kelsey Hart
(331) 220-5756
Kelsey.Hart@syngenta.com

David Thompson
(515) 677-4012
dpthompson@mstechseed.com

About Syngenta
Syngenta continues to be a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 100 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.  Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X.

About Stine Seed Company.
Stine Seed Company, headquartered near Adel, Iowa, is focused on helping farmers make money by maximizing yield with the industry’s best corn and soybean genetics, related products and services. For more information, visit our website or check out our social media on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & X.