Articles tagged under: herbicides
Higher Input Costs and Availability Concerns Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
Published February 2, 2022
The January CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer reading shows a decline in farmer sentiment from the December report. There are a few reasons for the decline. Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert says farmers are concerned…Supply Chain Will “Figure Out What It Needs”
Published January 31, 2022
Farmers and retail managers were asking about product availability at the KMOT Ag Expo. BASF District Manager Mike Odegaard expects the supply chain to figure out what it needs. "Have patience. The channel will find a way to supply maybe…Supply Chain Headache is #2 Story of the Year
Published December 27, 2021
Farmers are dealing with product shortages of everything from glyphosate and glufosinate to the computer chips needed to run the tractor. "We believe it is going to stay this way far longer than what some of the experts are saying,"…Input Costs Going Up, Availability Challenges Ahead
Published November 26, 2021
Supply chain issues could worsen in 2022. There’s already a shortage of glyphosate and glufosinate. "We're not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel just yet," said Roland Fumasi, regional manager, RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness. Seed prices are…Weed Management in a Dry Year
Published May 17, 2021
NDSU Extension Weed Control Specialist Joe Ikley says having a weed management plan is especially important in dry years. "Farmers should try to get a pre-emergence herbicide applied. Keep in mind, water solubility varies in products. For example, Group 15…A Few Things to Keep in Mind for Seed Selection
Published December 7, 2020
As planning begins for 2021, Peterson Farms Seed Soybean and Corn Product Manager Dennis Schultze reminds farmers one herbicide trait doesn’t have a yield advantage over another. Genetics get the bushels. "There are several different great traits out there for…MN Dicamba Task Force Meets to Review EPA Decision
Published October 30, 2020
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Dicamba Task Force met via teleconference on Thursday to discuss the EPA’s re-registration of XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides and Tavium herbicide extension. Chairman and farmer Bob Worth said farmers are excited to have the herbicides…EPA Approves Use of Three Dicamba Products Through 2025
Published October 27, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency will re-register the over-the-top use of XtendiMax and Engenia dicamba herbicides and extend the registration of Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology through 2025. The decision to extend or re-register the three dicamba products is meant to give…Navigating EPA’s Cancellation Order for Dicamba
Published June 10, 2020
It’s been more than a week since the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to vacate the registration of three dicamba products. Since then, the EPA issued a cancellation order for the products. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe…