Fungicide Management is a Key to Potential Yield

Crop development may be behind average, however, Helena Product Specialist Brad Hammes said the threat of insects and disease is not. “We’re going to have stronger fungi developing in the fields when the crop is smaller than we’re used to thinking about. Fungicide management this year is really important, giving us a great opportunity later this year to push yield.” Hammes recommends the addition of a nutritional product or a biostimulant to the fungicide application. One product would be Fullscale, which is a 3-0-3 with the addition of zinc, manganese and boron micronutrients. Fullscale also features beneficial plant extracts. It can be used in corn, soybeans and wheat. Listen to the full interview.