Vive Crop Protection continues to invest in chemistry for the sugarbeet industry. North America Portfolio Lead Dor Kestecher cites the introduction of the Phobos fungicide, “which is a great Cercospera product, providing very strong control, even in the higher disease pressure.” Kestecher said the Phobos product provides better retention on the leaf. “We dry stronger, and you’re getting roughly 60 percent of the product remaining after rain in comparison to other products at only 30 percent.” Insect management is also available from Vive Crop Protection. “To complement the fungicides, we are also launching this year, Midac 4, which is our sugarbeet root maggot product. This goes in-furrow, mixes very well with the liquid fertilizers, it’s very, very easy to use.” Listen to the full interview.
