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Both diseases are showing up earlier this summer than last year, according to Daren Mueller, Iowa State University plant pathologist. He says a new interactive tool from the Crop Protection Network can help farmers locate these diseases, and others, faster.
There are more than 36,000 registered pesticide applicators in Illinois — of which 11,000 are farmers.
Retired Farm Credit Services of America CEO Doug Stark gives his advice for building your organization’s culture.
“This idea of ever going back to a period of non-compliance like we had, I don’t think would be appropriate or ever acceptable,” says Kyle Kunkler, director of government affairs at the American Soybean Association.
Without careful planning and placement of these structures, farmers risk losing the option for aerial spraying.
Residual chemicals from sprayers can not only contaminate operators but also their families — even when gloves, goggles and aprons are worn.
EPA is looking to evolve the existing chemical licensing program to offer more education and training in restricted use pesticides.
As a new crop goes in the bin, be mindful of storage best practices and keep safety top of mind.
Farm Journal Test Plot data shows an earlier harvest can reap up to 15 bu.
Scouting fields for pest problems is a vital component of crop health and yield outcome.