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Making A Case for More Targeted Pest Management

It can be said the need for broad-spectrum insect control is dwindling. Growers and PCAs are dialing down the pest control range of the insecticides they choose to apply in their fields, orchards and vineyards more and more.

Why? It’s become outdated for a number of integrated pest management (IPM) related reasons, including cost, the threat of resistance development and elimination of key beneficials.

Troubleshooting Flocculation

Research has shown that in some low pH (acidic) sprayer solutions, glyphosate and tribenuron containing sulfonylurea (SU) products can form a flocculent, resulting in a tank mix to fall out of solution.

Tank Mixing Tips To Better Target Spring Wheat Weeds

The spring wheat growing season is nearly here, and U.S. wheat growers are in a unique position. With demand for U.S. wheat high, growers will need to push yields this season on every acre. A key component to maximizing production is how growers build on their weed management programs this spring.

Spotting A Growing Invasive Threat: Spotted Lanternfly

Originally published April 12, 2022

croplife magazine

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The number of invasive species we deal with seems to increase annually. From fields to orchards to vineyards, and even urban environments, invasive species can spread quickly and cause distress to growing environments, due in part to a lack of natural predators and the interconnected nature of commerce.

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