Harvest With Less Variability

Desiccation can give farmers more control over the harvest schedule. BASF Technical Service Manager Ken Deibert says that season is just beginning in dry edible beans. “These crops are maturing very rapidly, especially the areas that maybe were a little short on moisture,” said Deibert. “Some of the areas received significant amounts of rain recently and those crops are trying to hang on.” The dry bean plant is senescing quickly, but weeds may not be seeing the same kind of deterioration. Deibert says a harvest aid, like Sharpen, can suppress regrowth and keep the weeds in check.