There is very little documented research on the effect of environmental conditions on specific herbicides. We know that temperature and moisture probably do influence performance of some herbicides, but the research required to make solid statements has not been done, for the most part. That said, you will find a lot of anecdotal information concerning […] Read more
Weather Tips For Spraying
Get The Most Out Of Glyphosate
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world. Peter Sikkema, weed management specialist at University of Guelph, says, “Glyphosate is the best herbicide invented to date.” To make sure glyphosate keeps working, growers have to be aware of its limitations. Growers have a responsibility to tailor each application so the chemistry kills all […] Read more
Pesticide Update 2009
Here are new products and label changes from the past 12 months. Companies are listed in alphabetical order. ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE Deploy. Deploy is a higher concentration of the same Group 2 active ingredients found in the popular Refine line of products. It will control 21 broadleaf weeds, has 18 tank mix options, no recropping restrictions […] Read more
Here’s some economical solutions when you only have one set of hands, or need a little more lifting power
“For a cost of about $50 this is a simple, economical post puller, which is ideal for quickly moving semi permanent electric fences and can even be used to remove ground rods. It is light weight and easily transported to those remote fences in the back of a truck or on an ATV.” The saying […] Read more
The Farmer’s Grain Marketing Decision Aid helps you pick a market strategy to match your predictions for futures price and basis movement
Growers market grain using cash sales, hedges, basis, targets, calls, puts and even a combination of these strategies. While most growers probably know the basics of how each of these tools work, the key to successfully using and profiting from these sales alternatives is to know which is the best choice at any given time. […] Read more
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