Articles tagged under: fungicide
EPA Rules Reduced Use of Fungicide
Published April 20, 2024
The EPA’s decision to restrict the use of Chlorothalonil could have a lasting impact on dry bean yields. According to NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch, losing Chlorothalonil would leave other fungicides used as part of a tank mix almost…New Technology for Timely Fungicide Applications
Published March 22, 2024
During Wednesday's NDSU Soybean Symposium, NDSU Extension Soybean Pathologist Wade Webster will share a new tool to help farmers narrow down their fungicide application window. "Decision Support Tools are developed from predictive models using historical disease data and combined with…Fungicides Deliver ROI
Published December 30, 2022
Fungicides are a standard part of the arsenal for specialty crop growers. BASF Technical Service Representative Jared Roskamp says the demand for fungicides is now growing for corn and soybeans. "We see fungicides as a growing business segment because a…SPHAEREX Fungicide is New for ’22
Published December 22, 2021
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…New Syngenta Fungicide Treatment Receives U.S. Approval
Published March 23, 2021
Vayantis, a new fungicide seed treatment from Syngenta, is now registered for use in the U.S. This product is developed to protect and soybean seedlings from blight disease and damping-off diseases. Registration in Canada is expected later this year.A Fungicide Nightmare
Published June 29, 2020
Lakota-based Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso expects fungicide applications to begin this week on the early wheat in in northeastern North Dakota. There’s a big difference between the early wheat and the crop was planted later in the spring.…Be Ready to Prevent Cercospora Leaf Spot
Published June 22, 2020
Sugarbeet growers will soon be spraying for cercospora leaf spot. "Farmers in the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative area will start their spray program likely in the last week of June, which is right around the corner," said Ken Deibert, technical service…Watch for Sudden Death Syndrome
Published March 25, 2020
Sudden Death Syndrome is a concern going into the 2020 cropping season. According to Syngenta soybean seed care product manager Paul Oklesh, cool wet soils are favorable for the disease. "This really thrives in a cold, wet environment. I encourage…New Active Ingredient Fungicide Comes to Market
Published December 26, 2019
As farmers plan for 2020, BASF technical market manager Paula Halabicki encourages farmers to plan for their fungicide application. "We don't know what Mother Nature is going to throw our way, just like we saw this past year. It's really…