Articles tagged under: fungicide
With Wet Conditions, Fungicide Application is Important
Published July 15, 2019
There is a lot of standing water in the southern Red River Valley after heavy rains passed through early last week. FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart says the moisture and humidity has farmers thinking about fungicide applications. "Especially in…Potential for White Mold Issues in ’19
Published June 13, 2019
With the increase in crop prices, Syngenta agronomic service representative Jason Snell sees an opportunity to capitalize on the plant health benefits of fungicides. A new product is on the market called Miravus Neo that controls white mold. "Given the…Early Season Fungicide Application Can Help Wheat
Published June 6, 2019
NDSU Extension Cereals Pathologist Andrew Friskop says early-season fungicide application in spring wheat targets the residue borne diseases. "One of the most common things to do right now is when a herbicide pass is going across the field is to…Plant Health Key to Successful Crop
Published March 3, 2019
Speaking on a farmer panel at Commodity Classic, Winnebago, Minnesota farmer Todd Golly said plant health is the reason he uses fungicide on his corn. "We have plant health issues every year, whether it's too much water or drought. With…Protecting Yield
Published July 28, 2018
Farmers are trying to protect yield potential with fungicides. Pioneer Seed field agronomist Clyde Tiffany says conditions are right for a fungicide treatment in the row crops. "I have some guys with extremely high yield potential who say I've got…With Enough GDU’s, the Corn Caught Up
Published June 28, 2018
The corn crop has taken off in that area north of Bagley, Minnesota. Robert Johnson, who farms at Clearbrook, had a slow start to the planting season. "We had a little struggle getting the crop in this spring because we…A Fast Growing Corn Crop
Published June 26, 2018
In southeastern North Dakota, most growers starting planting corn in early May. Since that time, the corn has enjoyed fast growth. CHS-Dakota Plains Ag assistant general manager Dan Olsen, who is based at Gwinner, North Dakota, appreciates the fast growth.…Fungicide Timing Important
Published June 23, 2018
Bayer Crop Science Senior Technical Sales Representative John Martin reminds wheat growers to watch for timing of fungicide treatment. "We're actually just getting started and a few a few barley fields and some early wheat are getting sprayed right now making…Scout for Ascochyta Blight in Chickpeas
Published June 21, 2018
According to the latest NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report, Ascochyta blight has been found at up to 50 percent incidence in chickpea fields in Williams and Burke Counties. If detected, foliar fungicides should be applied in a timely matter,…