Published on:
13:18PM May 03, 2011
by AgWeb Staff
Gordon Vail
Your agronomist, retailer, consultant, crop insurance rep and many others likely recommend planning ahead for next season. And that’s good advice. But it isn't always possible, especially since the weather is so unpredictable.
If you are more of a “wait-and-see” manager, you can still make at least your weed control program work. If you prefer to “wait and see” what shows up in your field before spraying, start with a pre-emerge residual herbicide. Even with limited time this spring, it can be worth the effort.Pre-emergence residual herbicides make choosing between and 1-pass and 2-pass herbicide system a realistic possibility. With early season weeds out of the way, you can scout to see if a second application is needed. Even university weed scientists note that good pre-emerge programs can sometimes eliminate the need for additional post applications.
Note that whatever your approach to this late spring, you should probably still give your crop protection dealer a heads-up, so they are prepared to “wait and see” with you.
Gordon Vail, Syngenta Herbicide Technical Brand Manager, provides technical leadership for the biological development and labeling of corn herbicides for Syngenta. He holds a bachelor's degree in agronomy and a master's degree in weed science from the University of Arkansas, as well as a doctorate in botany and plant pathology from Purdue University.
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