Insecticides
“Don’t panic,” says independent crop consultant Steve Hoffman with In-Depth Agronomy. “This is going to be a gradual phase in, and I know it’s definitely adding complexity.”
The regulations are a response by EPA to enforce the Endangered Species Act at the agency level rather than through litigation and the court system.
One solution to low prices is producing more bushels. Take a minute to think through some of the best management practices outlined here that will help you accomplish that.
Farmers can benefit from evaluating fields now and making a game plan for complying with the agency’s requirements. One positive is that the herbicide strategy will be implemented over time, instead of on a specific date.
Growers are trying to figure out what caused missing plants in their corn stands last season and what solutions they can use this spring.
Our brief video takes you through evaluating stand losses from pest pressure, disease issues and dry conditions in a central Illinois cornfield. These insights can help you plan for next season’s bumper yields.
Guard X is applied in-furrow and provides an alternative to traditional insecticides used to combat corn rootworm.
Research underway at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is showing promise by targeting western corn rootworm genes with RNAi technology.
“We’re living in a world where it’s just a matter of time,” Harlan Asmus says referencing the development of resistance.
Samuel Taylor, senior analyst for farm inputs at Rabobank, shares what to watch for the fertilizer, seed and crop protection price outlook.