Fungicides work on corn and it is not just about disease prevention. It is also about longer stay green and better standability. Regarding the pump in yield from fungicides, one industry expert says: “The data is very positive… (fungicides) seem to be effective when disease pressure isn’t always obvious.” (Source: DTNAg.com, 2/19/08)
Strobilurin Effect on Corn
Fungicides work on corn and it is not just about disease prevention. It is also about longer stay green and better standability. Regarding the pump in yield from fungicides, one industry expert says: “The data is very positive… (fungicides) seem to be effective when disease pressure isn’t always obvious.” (Source: DTNAg.com, 2/19/08)
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