Belchim Crop Protection USA has received EPA approval for TOUGH® 5EC Herbicide to be used for post-emergence broadleaf weed control in corn, mint, and chickpeas. The herbicide, which is most effective when used in an Integrated Weed Management Program, is particularly effective against pigweeds, including herbicide-resistant strains. The active ingredient, pyridate, works by blocking the weed's photosystem II process and causing rapid cell wall degradation. In field trials, pyridate increased weed control in herbicide-resistant weed populations by up to 30%, achieving up to 100% control. The herbicide is especially valued by the mint industry for its effectiveness and crop safety.