University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension


Addendum to the April 5, 2002 CropWatch



Achieving early season weed control in corn (tables)

Table 2. Preplant/preemergence herbicides for corn
Treatment
Rate/acre
Application information

Aatrex/Atrazine2.2 lbaEPP, PPSA, PPI, PRE, EPOST
Axiom8–15 ozaEPP, PPSA, PPI, PRE
Axiom AT1.5–4 lb/aaEPP, PPSA, PPI, PRE
Balance Pro1.9–3.8 ozaPPSA, PPI, PRE
Do not use where water table is within 25 feet on loamy sand or sandy loam and soil organic matter is less than 2% or on coarse soils with soil organic matter less than 1.0%. On medium soils with pH >7.5, reduce rate by 0.25 oz/a from recommended rate.
Bicep II Magnum1.3–2.6 qtaEPP, PPSA, PPI, PRE, POST
Bicep Lite II Mag.0.9–2.2 qtaEPP, PPSA, PPI, PRE, POST
Bullet/Lariat3–3.5 qtaPPSA, PRE
Callisto6 ozaPPSA, PRE
Define12–20 ozaPPSA, PPI, PRE
Degree2.3–4.0 ptaEPP, PPSA, PPI, PRE, POST
Degree Xtra2.7–3.5 qtaEPP, PPSA, PPI, PRE, POST
Dual II Magnum1–1.7 ptaEPP, PPSA, PRE, POST
Dual IIG Magnum6–12 lbaEPP, PPSA, PRE, POST
EPIC11–15 ozaEPP, PPSA, PPI or PRE
Use low rates for soils with pH equal to or greater than 7.4 or with less than 1.0% organic matter.
Eradicane4.75–5 ptaPPI
Fultimea2.5–3.5 qtaEPP, PPSA, PRE
Guardsman/LeadOff2.5–4.5 ptaPPSA, PRE, PPI, EPOST
Guardsman Max2.5–4.5 ptaPPSA, PRE, PPI, EPOST
Harnessa1.25–2.25 qtaPPSA, PRE, EPOST
Harness Xtraa1.8–2.3 qtaPPSA, PRE, EPOST
Hornet WDG4.0–5.0 ozaPPSA, PRE, EPOST
Lasso II17–20 lbaPPSA, PRE, EPOST
Do not use on soils with less than 1.0% organic matter.
Micro Tech/Lasso2–3 qtaPPSA, PRE, EPOST
Outlook 10-18 ozaPPSA, PPI, PRE, EPOST
Prowl/Pendimax 1.8 qtPRE
Do not use on soils with less than 1.0% organic matter. Do not incorporate.
Python 0.8–1.33 ozaPPSA, PPI, PRE
Surpassa1.5–2.5aPPSA, PRE, EPOST
TopNotch2–3 qtaPPSA, PRE, EPOST

aRates dependent on soil type and application type and application type.
bDo not use on sandy soil if water table is shallower than 30 feet.

New options for controlling seedling insects and corn rootworms (tables)

Table 1. Wireworm study, Emerson, NE, 2001; Plant population per 30 ft of row, June 22 (K. Jarvi)
Treatment methodApplication
or amount ai
Rate of productPlant population

GauchoST0.165 mg ai/kernel36.25 a
Warrior TIF MT1 oz/acre36.25 a
Force 3 GIF3 oz/1000 ft of row36.25 a
Cruiser (Adage) 5 FSST200g ai/100 kg seed 35.25 a
Aztec 4.67 GIF2.25 oz/1000 ft of row35.00 ab
ClothianidinST0.25 mg ai/kernel34.75 ab
Cruiser (Adage) 5 FSST50 g ai/100 kg seed34.75 ab
Fortress 5 GIF3 oz/1000 ft of row 34.00 abc
Capture 2 EC IF MT0.15 oz ai/1000 ft of row32.75 abcd
Pounce 3.2 ECIF MT2 oz/acre32.50 abcd
Pounce 3.2 EC4 oz/acre32.50 abcd
Force 200 STST260 ml/100 kg seed32.25 abcd
Capture 1.15 GTB8 oz/1000 ft of row32.00 abcd
Cruiser (Adage) 5 FSST100 g ai/100 kg seed32.00 abcd
Kernel Guard Supreme 24.42 DSST54.8 g ai/100 kg seed32.00 abcd
ProShieldST32.00 abcd
Capture 1.15 GIF4 oz/1000 ft of row31.75 abcd
Regent 4 SCIF MT.12 oz/1000 ft of row30.00 bcd
F0570IF MT1.44 oz/acre30.00 bcd
Capture 1.15 GTB4 oz/1000 ft of row29.25 cd
Counter 20 CRIF3 oz/1000 ft of row28.75 d
Aztec 2.1 G BDIF5.025 oz/1000 ft of row28.25 d
Untreated28.25 d
Regent 4 SCIF MT.24 oz/1000 ft of row27.75 d

ST = seed treatment IF = in-furrow MT = microtube TB = t-band
Means with the same letter are not significantly different. (LSD = 5.1743; alpha = 0.05)

Table 4. Corn rootworm insecticide screening Concord, 2001 Root Ratings (K. Jarvi)
Treatment methodApplication rate
oz/1000 row ft
RateRate
lb ai/1000 row ft
Root rating

Aztec 4.67 GSB TB3 oz0.150.245 a
Force 3 GTB4 oz0.120.250 a
Counter 20 CRTB6 oz1.200.278 ab
Aztec 2.1 G BDTB6.7 oz0.140.290 ab
Counter 20 CRIF6 oz1.200.293 ab
Aztec 2.1 G BDIF5.025 oz0.1050.298 ab
Fortress 5 G SB TB3 oz0.160.323 ab
Lorsban 15 GTB8 oz1.200.366 ab
Aztec 2.1 G BDIF6.7 oz0.140.375 ab
Fortress 5 G SBIF3 oz0.160.388 ab
Regent 4 SCMT 5 gal0.24 oz0.130.390 ab
Force 3 GIF4 oz0.120.418 ab
Force 3 GIF3 oz0.090.428 ab
Aztec 2.1 G BDIF3.35 oz0.070.443 ab
Counter 20 CRIF3 oz0.600.468 ab
Force 3 GIF2 oz0.060.480 ab
Counter 20 CRIF4.5 oz0.90 0.485 ab
Aztec 4.67 GSB IF3 oz0.150.493 ab
Lorsban 15 GIF8 oz1.200.513 ab
Regent 4 SCMT 1 gal0.24 oz0.130.585 abc
Lorsban 15 GIF4 oz.0.600.620 abcd
Capture 2 EC5 in TB 5 gal0.30 oz0.00460.658 abcd
Capture 1.15 GIF8 oz0.00540.764 abcd
Lorsban 15 GIF6 oz0.900.803 bcde
Clothianidin 600 FSST1.25 mg/kernel1.090 cde
Prescribe 600 FSST1.35 mg/kernel1.115 cde
Capture 1.15 GTB8 oz0.00541.118 cde
ProShieldST 1.135 de
Capture 1.15 G IF6 oz0.00401.340 ef
Furadan 4 FTBPost 1 qt formulation/
acre broadcast rate
1.733 fg
Untreated 1.828 fg
Untreated 2.205 g

ST = seed treatment IF = in-furrow MT = microtube SB = Smartbox TB = t-band
Means with the same letter are not significantly different. (LSD = 0.5438; alpha = 0.05)