Every growing season is different. One year may have severe crop disease and drought could be the story in the next year. BASF Technical Marketing Manager Kelly Liberator says that’s why it is important to focus on plant health. “Whether it is disease or environmental stress, it can help growers get through that stress and our portfollio also optimizes growth efficiency and photosynthisis so even during perfect conditions, we’re making the most out of that plant’s machinery and building yield.” Head scab is the most aggressive disease for the wheat and barley crops. The resulting DON levels will damage the quality of the product. “Having a plan in place to make that application at the right time to have the best success is really critical, instead of waiting for that disease to become an issue and be behind the eight ball with an application.” BASF has introduced a new fungicide for use in wheat and barley called SPHAEREX. This product includes two proven active ingredients and is designed to preserve quality and yield potential.
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