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The FBN Podcast enters a hiatus for now in order to deliver content in new formats through other social channels. Dr. Darin Lickfeldt explains the move in response to farmer feedback and highlights other ways to get advice from the FBN Agronomy team.
 
Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Waterhemp and palmer amaranth are common threats to crop health throughout the corn belt. FBN agronomists Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and Dr. Wade Givens discuss common herbicide applications to fight pigweed and known resistance to certain modes of action.
 
 
Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Address weed pressures this fall to promote a healthy growing season for your winter wheat crop. FBN agronomists Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and Holly Thrasher look at herbicide applications and other steps to take to control winter annuals.
 
Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Pathogens can overwinter in your fields and pose a threat to your next season’s crop. FBN agronomists Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and LeRoy Toohey explore several steps you can take to manage fungal pressure and reduce your risk of crop disease in the offseason.
 
Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Using a desiccant can aid drydown in soybean plants and protect your overall yield by helping you get into your fields to combine sooner.
In this week's episode, Darin and Wade outline common desiccant applications and some things for you to consider when using a harvest aid on your crops. Listen to their discussion for more information on:
What a desiccant can do for your soybeans -- and what it won't do The differences between paraquat, saflufenacil and sodium chlorate What signs you should look for before applying a harvest aid How an application's preharvest interval factors into your schedule of harvest activities  
Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


 

Farm economics are tight, and you need ways to cut your seed costs without compromising on quality. This is why many farmers are choosing to growing conventional this season. 
In this week's episode, Darin and Doyle walk us through chemical programs for conventional corn and soybeans in order to help minimize any challenges farmers may face. Tune in to learn more about:
Conventional vs. traited seed cost savings and ROI Weed control and what factors to consider when choosing a residual and post-emergence programs Options available for below and above ground insect control Are there really any differences between conventional vs. traited when it comes to disease control? www.f2fgenetics.com
Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.