Marrone Organic Innovations Launches GreenMatchEx

"Marrone Organic Innovations, Davis announces the introduction of its new burndown herbicide, GreenMatchEX for the control of weeds on certified organic cropland.

The herbicide is based on lemongrass oil, a highly herbicidal essential oil. All components in the patented, concentrated formula are organic, food grade ingredients, and the product is exempt from registration by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The weed killer meets the requirements of the National Organic Program rule for use in organic production.

"Weed control is the number one unmet need in organic production" explains Julie Versman, Marketing VP for Marrone Organics. "GreenMatchEX is an effective, non-selective product, controlling a wide variety of post-emergent grasses and broadleaf weeds."

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