Daily Weather Record at Four Sites for June 2017
February 16, 2018
Weather conditions in June 2017 are thought to have contributed to the increased levels of dicamba injury discussed in stories in the Feb. 16, 2018 CropWatch. Following are the June 2017 daily maximum temperatures and average relative humidities for four sites in Nebraska. Also shown is the maximum daily wind for one minute at each site.
Potential Off-Target Dicamba Movement from Corn Applications
February 15, 2018
While the new soybean dicamba herbicides were often blamed for injury to sensitive plants in 2017, a deeper look at the timing of injury and the weather conditions at those times suggests dicamba applications in corn may have contributed to plant injury in many areas. Increased management for all dicamba applications will be needed in 2018.
Can We Manage Dicamba Applications in 2018?
February 15, 2018
Factors leading to dicamba injury and how growers will need to practice best management practices with all dicamba applications in 2018 to help reduce injury to susceptible crops and other plants. This article discusses key practices to implement.
Removing Dicamba Residues from Your Sprayer: A Tricky Task
February 15, 2018
Thoroughly cleaning your sprayer both before and after applying dicamba is required and can help reduce the potential for off-target damage. Check these recommended practices and see what research at Mississippi State University found when testing sprayer hoses.
Dicamba FAQs Updated
February 2, 2018
This week the university's Frequently Asked Questions Guide for RUP Dicamba Herbicides (FeXapan™, Engenia® and XtendiMax®) was updated to address new questions from growers. More questions may be added to the site from time to time so check back for further information.
Got an RUP Dicamba Question? Check Out These FAQs
January 19, 2018
If you're planning to use the new RUP dicamba products in 2018, you may have some questions. A new set of Frequently Ask Questions answers some of the most common questions posed to Nebraska Extension in recent weeks.
NDA Dicamba Update: Registration and Use on Soybeans in 2018
January 11, 2018
Dicamba registration might be the biggest issue the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Pesticide Program has faced since the program began in 1994, writes Tim Creger, NDA pesticide/fertilizer program manager. He discusses the issues and concerns that need to be fully understood for everyone to move into the 2018 growing season with their eyes wide open.
New Extension Training Available for Applicators of RUP Dicamba
January 10, 2018
Online training is available for Nebraska applicators who plan to use new restricted use pesticide (RUP) dicamba products in 2018. Nebraska Extension, working with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, developed the core curriculum, which is also being used for training at Crop Production Clinics and some in-person training sites.