Articles tagged under: Ken Deibert
Dicamba Application Cutoff Deadlines Coming Up
Published June 10, 2022
For farmers south of I-94, the over-the-top dicamba application cutoff date has passed in Minnesota. Minnesota Soybean’s Drift Task Force Chairman Bob Worth says the Minnesota Ag Department could not extend the application cutoff date because EPA took away the…Don’t Skimp on Pre-Emergence Weed Control
Published May 27, 2022
As temperatures warm, BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert expects to see a lot of weed pressure. "I'm already seeing lambsquarters, kochia, and waterhemp. Even when we've had these relatively cool temps, we're seeing a lot of water hemp emerging…Prioritize Weed Control in a Later Spring
Published May 1, 2022
Weed control needs to be even more of a priority with a delayed planting window. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says that is easy to forget in the rush to get the crop planted. "We want to make sure…Start By Securing Herbicide Needs
Published January 26, 2022
It’s been a very different winter meeting season for BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert. "There's a great commodity price situation. We have a tremendous amount of optimism there, but then, when you factor in high fertilizer prices and input…Nozzle Selection Need Attention for White Mold Applications
Published June 29, 2020
Significant white mold pressure is expected this year in soybeans and dry beans. BASF Technical Services Representative Ken Deibert says 2019 was an ‘epic’ year for white mold and that inoculum is evident again this season. Diebert recommends a spray…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…With New Dicamba Formulations, Adequate Coverage is a Must
Published August 1, 2019
Waterhemp continues to be a nuisance across the region. With the new dicamba formulations, like Engenia, BASF technical service representative Ken Deibert is emphasizing the importance of adequate coverage. That is important for the very large droplets coming out of…White Mold Possible in Soybeans and Dry Beans
Published July 9, 2019
Scattered rains and heat push the risk of soybean diseases. BASF Technical Services Rep Ken Deibert says the ingredients for white mold in soybeans are present. "We are going to have to start thinking about white mold applications," he says.…Residual Herbicide Needed to Tackle Weeds
Published June 12, 2019
Mother Nature has thrown everything, but the kitchen sink at farmers this spring. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says it has been a very unusual start to the growing season. "I know there were a lot of pre herbicides…