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Timeline of Herbicide Developments

As weed-control products came of age in the decades after World War II, no-tillage was given a chance to become a viable practice.

By Mike Lessiter posted on March 15, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Numerous no-till attempts were made in the late 1940s but unsuitable equipment and weed control products, still in their relative infancy, thwarted its adoption. The brief history of weed control advancements is a complement piece to “No-Till’s Herbicide History” appearing in the May 2022 No-Till Farmer. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

Corteva Agriscience Announces New Vorceed Enlist Technology

March 11, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

With Vorceed Enlist corn, Corteva Agriscience today unveiled its next generation of corn rootworm (CRW) trait technology, featuring three modes of action for above-ground insect protection, three modes of action for below-ground insect protection and tolerance to four herbicide modes of action to help better manage resistant weeds.

Updates on Chlorpyrifos Uses in 2022

March 11, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University

The Feb. 28, 2022 revocation of all food tolerances for chlorpyrifos means farmers may no longer apply pesticides containing the chemical on crops grown for food or feed use. But it can still be used in certain situations, as explained by specialists at Iowa State University.

Good News for Grasshopper Risk on Rangeland

By Robert Wright and Jeff Bradshaw posted on March 9, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska Lincoln

Based on fall adult surveys conducted by USDA-APHIS, the risk of grasshopper infestation in Nebraska rangelands will be low in 2022. A majority of the western United States are projected to have very low numbers.

It's Never Too Late to Plan for Drought

By Clay Pope posted on March 9, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Southern Plains Perspective

Throughout the Southern Plains, we are seeing the expansion of dry conditions, prompting an increase in wildfire danger, stress to water supplies and pressure on winter wheat. Now is the time to give a little thought to dealing with drought.

Wheat Herbicide Options and UAN Carrier Issues

March 3, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State University

Winter annual weeds will soon be up and it’s time to think about control. Guidance from Penn State University offers solutions for these stubborn weeds and tips for using UAN carriers.

Bayer Reports EPA Approval for Pesticide Combo

March 3, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

VT4PROTM Technology will mark the first product that combines the power of the three modes of built-in action in Trecepta Technology, an above-ground pest package for corn that controls insects such as corn earworm and western bean cutworm, along with an RNAi-based mode of action, the latest defense to help manage corn rootworm.