http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides Pesticide news and updates. Find articles on pesticide selection, handling, spraying and application, efficacy and new products and technology. Get news and updates on pesticides from experts and other farmers. en-us Copyright Successful Farming Saturday Apr 06 05:33:26 EDT 2013 http://www.agriculture.com/images/ag-logo-150x30.gif http://www.agriculture.com 150 30 http://www.agriculture.com/rss 30 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/right-der_177-ar30600 Mixing pesticides and additives with a proper fit in proper sequence is crucial for top performance. Wednesday Mar 20 17:10:22 EDT 2013 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/right-der_177-ar30600 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/tool-helps-prevent-pesticide-drift_177-ar30533 Tuesday Mar 19 08:56:12 EDT 2013 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/tool-helps-prevent-pesticide-drift_177-ar30533 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/talk-to-your-chemical-dealer-now_177-ar30437 Wednesday Mar 13 11:19:29 EDT 2013 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/talk-to-your-chemical-dealer-now_177-ar30437 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/reasons-f-against-preemergence_179-ar29800 Don't like preemergence herbicides? Here are four excuses not to use them and four reasons why you should. Thursday Feb 14 15:28:03 EST 2013 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/reasons-f-against-preemergence_179-ar29800 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/postpatent-roundup-ready-1-era-is_179-ar29710 Tuesday Feb 12 16:32:02 EST 2013 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/postpatent-roundup-ready-1-era-is_179-ar29710 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/beyond-herbicides_179-ar29455 Add cultural steps to herbicides as ways to manage weeds. Monday Feb 04 17:31:43 EST 2013 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/beyond-herbicides_179-ar29455 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/marshal-mcglamery-fmer-university-of_177-ar29360 Thursday Jan 31 10:39:40 EST 2013 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/marshal-mcglamery-fmer-university-of_177-ar29360 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/knock-back-resistt-weeds_179-ar28909 Monday Jan 14 14:32:40 EST 2013 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/knock-back-resistt-weeds_179-ar28909 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/something-old-something-new-with_179-ar28011 New weed-management opportunities and concerns. Wednesday Dec 05 10:55:49 EST 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/something-old-something-new-with_179-ar28011 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/how-to-dash-drift_177-ar27241 Knowing droplet size, observing wind and temperature, and cleaning are key. Thursday Nov 01 15:24:13 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/how-to-dash-drift_177-ar27241 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/herbicide-after-harvest_179-ar26957 If you're looking for an additional opportunity to manage problematic weeds, applying herbicides after harvest could be a good idea. Wednesday Oct 17 17:29:03 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/herbicide-after-harvest_179-ar26957 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/how-to-mage-weeds-offtarget-movement_179-sl26720 Here are some tips for getting sufficient chemical on to control pests while managing drift. Thursday Oct 04 15:09:28 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/how-to-mage-weeds-offtarget-movement_179-sl26720 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/double-down-on-weeds_179-ar26662 How to manage weeds and off-target pesticide movement. Tuesday Oct 02 11:16:51 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/double-down-on-weeds_179-ar26662 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/dow-agrosciences-save-our-crops_177-ar26321 Wednesday Sep 12 11:34:56 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/dow-agrosciences-save-our-crops_177-ar26321 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/whats-up-with-weeds_177-sl25271 See the latest from weed research in Missouri. Wednesday Jul 18 14:07:29 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/whats-up-with-weeds_177-sl25271 http://www.agriculture.com/media-center/photos/crops/biofge-in-tk_177-24699 A recent USDA report said 92% of corn had emerged as of May 27, 2012. Compared to the previous average of 69%, the 2012 growing season seems to be off to a solid start. A mild winter and a warm spring created favorable conditions. While farmers were able Thursday Jun 14 15:48:53 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/media-center/photos/crops/biofge-in-tk_177-24699 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/insecticides/scout-fields-now-f-grasshoppers-adviss_178-ar24534 Wednesday Jun 06 14:51:56 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/insecticides/scout-fields-now-f-grasshoppers-adviss_178-ar24534 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/farmers-adjust-crop-magement-techniques_177-ar24502 Tuesday Jun 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/farmers-adjust-crop-magement-techniques_177-ar24502 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/fungicides/basf-targets-overall-plt-health-with_180-ar23948 Thursday May 03 15:58:04 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/fungicides/basf-targets-overall-plt-health-with_180-ar23948 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/fungicides/sprayon-profits_180-ar23947 When applied, fungicides can be a profitable opportunity. However, be sure their use is justified. Thursday May 03 15:52:15 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/fungicides/sprayon-profits_180-ar23947 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/tips-to-back-off-herbicide-resistce_179-ar23872 Tuesday May 01 16:05:25 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/tips-to-back-off-herbicide-resistce_179-ar23872 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/histy-of-herbicide_179-ar23410 Gather ideas on how to manage weeds. Friday Apr 06 12:06:02 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/histy-of-herbicide_179-ar23410 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/war-on-weeds_179-ar23406 Knowing the history of herbicide-resistant weeds can help you form a plan to whip them. Friday Apr 06 11:44:13 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/war-on-weeds_179-ar23406 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/spraygoaway-strategy-leads-astray_179-ar23317 Simply applying a postemergence nonselective herbicide is no longer sufficient. Wednesday Apr 04 10:44:44 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/spraygoaway-strategy-leads-astray_179-ar23317 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/2012-herbicide-update_179-ar23314 Here are some label changes, formulations, and premixes for 2012 corn and soybean herbicides. Wednesday Apr 04 10:32:42 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/2012-herbicide-update_179-ar23314 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/fungicides/whats-up-f-cn-soybe-diseases_180-ar23313 Here are disease-scouting and fungicide-use considerations for 2012 and beyond. Wednesday Apr 04 10:29:15 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/fungicides/whats-up-f-cn-soybe-diseases_180-ar23313 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/insecticides/new-study-eyes-nematode-damage-in-cn_178-ar23018 Friday Mar 16 16:48:43 EDT 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/insecticides/new-study-eyes-nematode-damage-in-cn_178-ar23018 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/preemergence-herbicide-use-grows-in_179-ar22694 Three herbicides with pyroxasulfone highlight this year's new choices. Tuesday Mar 06 10:49:04 EST 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/preemergence-herbicide-use-grows-in_179-ar22694 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/when-to-nix-winter-weeds_179-ar22652 Fall-applied herbicides can curb winter annuals, biennials, and perennials. Monday Mar 05 11:54:46 EST 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/when-to-nix-winter-weeds_179-ar22652 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/halt-multiplemode-herbicide-resistt_179-sl22053 Herbicide resistance isn't the end of the world. Here are a few ways to combat those weeds. Monday Feb 06 10:57:22 EST 2012 http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/herbicides/halt-multiplemode-herbicide-resistt_179-sl22053