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Rethinking Weed Control in 2022 02/17/2022

“We need to prevent failure in 2022, because we don’t have a lot of options to clean up our mistakes,” said Dr. Bryan Young, Professor of Weed Science at Purdue University.

Dr. Young’s advice at a recent Helena training event perfectly sums up the state of weed management this season. When the herbicides we’ve come to depend on are in short supply or simply too expensive, we have to start early and maintain control in different ways. Helena has tips to help you create a flexible herbicide program and manage an uncertain market.
What’s In Your Water? 02/17/2022

Water quality impacts the performance of all pesticides, especially those farmers rely on the most. In herbicide applications, poor water quality can reduce efficacy by as much as 50% if left untreated. That amount of loss is something farmers can’t afford when certain herbicides are already in short supply. Fortunately, we can easily correct the causes of poor water quality by monitoring our water sources for certain traits and including water conditioners in our applications.
Almond Bloom Approaches Rapidly 02/10/2022

As we rapidly approach bloom season in almonds, the trees are accumulating the last of their chill hours. Growers typically prepare for bloom to happen around Valentine’s Day, and this year they are anticipating a fast bloom.
Helena Preps for Busy Weed Control Season 01/27/2022

We checked in with Helena experts from the Midwest to the Southeast to see what’s top of mind ahead of 2022 planting. All agreed farmers will need to go back to the basics to deal with a new set of weed control challenges, starting with these questions.
Desert Crops Take Center Stage During Winter Months 01/26/2022

While farmland across much of the country is blanketed in snow, production is in full swing out west. It’s winter vegetable season in the desert, and Jose Cabrera, Helena Product Manager based in Arizona, says farmers are taking full advantage of the weather.
Brush Up on Drift Before You Spray 01/24/2022

With the amount of money spent on herbicides every year combined with the liability associated with drift, it pays farmers to ensure every droplet stays on the acre. A review of herbicide labels will indicate the need to manage drift and highlight the responsibility of the applicator if an off-target incident occurs. Off-target applications are influenced by several factors. These include, but are not limited to, the products in the tank as well as mechanical and environmental factors.
The Critical Importance of Sampling in Grape Production 01/21/2022

Understanding the physical and chemical properties of the soil and water in which vines grow is critical for effective management of inputs and the diagnosis of potential issues in your vineyard. Following a regular sampling schedule provides valuable data in season and an opportunity to observe trends year over year.
Effective Weed Control Programs Include Adjuvants 01/18/2022

How farmers choose to handle supply shortages and price increases will impact more than just herbicide selection this year. It’ll also dictate what else goes into the tank, specifically the adjuvants they need to make herbicides perform at their best.

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