Herbicides
Researchers say a simple combine tweak gives farmers a way to concentrate up to 95% of their toughest weed seeds into just 5% of a field.
Increasing numbers of corn and soybean growers are looking for lower-cost inputs to preserve and protect yields.
The latest product in Corteva’s lineup can go on fields as a pre or post, targets more than 36 broadleaf weeds and grasses, and provides up to four weeks of residual control.
USDA ratings show that the nation’s crops lag behind Iowa’s current strong performance, while drowned-out areas and weather stress in Illinois could deliver harvest disappointments.
From inaccurate dry measurements to unseen water issues, simple mistakes and overlooked details could be neutralizing your crop protection investments.
Researchers estimate a glyphosate ban could cost Illinois corn and soybean growers $300 million to $609 million a year.
The company reversed course just over two weeks after seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese glyphosate imports, while corn, soybean and wheat groups welcomed the move.
FMC’s new active ingredient targets broadleaf weeds with two modes of action – an industry first. But researchers say good stewardship of existing technologies remains critical.