Articles tagged under: spraying
Working on ‘Plan C’ for Weed Control
Published May 31, 2023
Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says steady winds forced some farmers to change their planting tactics. Many fields saw less groundwork to preserve moisture. Spraying has also seen delays. “We’re trying to get burndowns applied in amongst the…Temperature Inversions Limit Spraying Hours
Published June 26, 2020
Temperature inversions and humidity are an everyday occurrence at the end of June, limiting spraying hours. "When it comes to inversions, we live in a horrible place to try and get spraying done properly. It's tough. Pretty much every morning…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…Window Narrowing for Fungicide Application on Wheat
Published July 8, 2019
Farmers are applying fungicide on wheat, but the window is narrowing. Syngenta agronomic service representative Jason Snell says there are lots of questions on Miravis Ace, a new fungicide. “There’s been high interest from growers,” says Snell. “Miravis Ace can…Dicamba Application in ND and SD is June 30
Published June 21, 2019
Farmers in North Dakota and South Dakota have until June 30 to apply dicamba to soybeans. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the top, with application allowed one hour after sunrise to two hours before…Dicamba Application Deadlines Inch Closer
Published June 11, 2019
With the spraying season underway, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and applicators of the Special Local Needs label for use of dicamba on soybeans. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the…Growing Conditions Improve for MN Crops
Published June 12, 2018
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth says growing conditions are better in his part of the state and the crop is doing fine. "We have corn that's way over knee high already, which is unheard of for us and the…NDAWN Inversion App Now Available
Published June 8, 2018
The NDAWN inversion app has been launched, just in time for this spraying season. Both the iPhone and Android versions are available on your tablet or mobile phone. NDAWN interim director Daryl Ritchison says this new tool will alert farmers…Dicamba Reminders for SD Applicators
Published June 7, 2018
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding applicators to read and follow all label instructions when applying dicamba. As restricted use products, Engenia, Fexapan, and Xtendimax must be applied between sunrise and sunset when wind speeds are from three-to-ten…