Phil Long, precision agronomy advisor, dives into Dicamba and highlights ways it can be affective in your herbicide regime.
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Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds
#AsktheAgronomist – Dicamba Tips
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Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds
#AsktheAgronomist – Dicamba Tips
Phil Long, precision agronomy advisor, dives into Dicamba and highlights ways it can be affective in your herbicide regime. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay up-to-date with agronomy news in the industry.
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Prepare Now for a Fight Next Season
Mother Nature throws a few curveballs each season and 2021 is no exception. Our crops are suffering from drought, but weeds are thriving across Latham Country. Herbicides are not as effective when weeds are not “actively growing” as has been the case this season. Grass herbicide tank mixes were much less effective this year due to dry growing conditions and antagonism in the plant.Because weeds always find a way to succeed and survive, we need an integrated approach to manage them. Below are few things you can do this year to combat weeds next year:
- Document the worst fields. Latham’s FREE Data Forward® app scouting tool allows you to drop a pin in the field where you see weed escapes. Late summer is the best time to do this as you’re doing yield estimates and late-season field visits. As the crops mature, you can easily see those green weeds poking though. Then later this fall make sure you’re selecting the right herbicide- resistant traits in your soybeans to put up the best fight against them in 2022.
- Spray early and layer residuals. Don’t go away from applying residual herbicides just because Latham is offering Enlist® E3 and Xtend® traits. No matter which soybean traits you’re planting, residual herbicides should be part of the program. Layering herbicides in the early season and then in your post application will be most beneficial. In 2021, we sprayed taller weeds. Then drought prevented soybean rows from closing quickly enough, so we had late flushes of weeds after a rain. Prepare to spray weeds when they are small, regardless of soybean growth.
- Try cover crops. Cereal rye reduces the density of waterhemp early in the growing season, which in turn allows herbicides to be more effective on smaller weeds, according to a multi-state study funded by the United Soybean Board. If you have a field with strong waterhemp pressure in corn this year, cereal rye is an excellent tool to help prevent your fields from being overrun by waterhemp next year.
- Dig out the iron. I saw row cultivators appear this year in areas to help slow down the weeds and allow the soybeans to close the rows. Extra tillage is not advantageous for the soil structure and limiting runoff, but in a year when herbicides are less effective, sometimes we must drag the iron to the battlefield.
It’s all about an integrated approach. No matter how many options we have for herbicide traits, weeds will always foil our best efforts. It’s time to put on our fighting gloves and manage each field based on its weed control needs.
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5 Key Takeaways from XtendFlex® and Enlist E3® Systems
Based on a recent needs assessment poll conducted by Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds, the top two soybean trait technologies for 2022 planting will be Enlist E3® and XtendFlex® soybeans.Both technologies have triple-stacked traits, featuring tolerance to glyphosate (Roundup) and glufosinate (Liberty®) herbicides. Enlist E3 soybeans also are resistant to 2,4-D Choline herbicides (Enlist Duo® & Enlist One®). For XtendFlex® soybeans, the 3rd tolerance is to dicamba herbicides like XtendiMax®, Engenia® and Tavium®.
Do everything you can now to keep resistant weeds from gaining a foothold in your fields. Following are five key takeaways for effectively using weed control programs with both trait packages:
- Start with a clean field. One or two tillage passes may be necessary to take care of emerged weeds. For no-till operations, a good burndown herbicide program is needed.
- Always use a pre-emergent herbicide program whether before or after you plant. Consult your local ag chem retailer for herbicide recommendations for your area but try to use a program with multiple herbicides and sites of action.
- Use a strong (multiple site of action) post-emergent herbicide program.
For post-emergent applications in Enlist soybeans: I like what I’ve seen when Enlist One and Liberty are applied together. Pay attention to weed size, the stage of your crop, and label rates. If needed, you can use a second application of Enlist One if you wait at least 12 days and it’s before the full bloom stage (R2).
For post-emergent applications in XtendFlex soybeans: You CANNOT tank mix any dicamba-based product with Liberty! I like applying XtendiMax (plus applicable tank mix partner/s) either pre-emergence or early post-emergence and then having the flexibility to come back at or before R1 with Liberty. This maximizes the benefits from this new technology while keeping you in compliance with the EPA-approved herbicide labels. Applying XtendiMax early also decreases the chances of off-target dicamba movement to sensitive crops.
- As always, read and follow all label directions for herbicide use. Whoever applies these herbicides is directly responsible for knowing the labels, including all setback and buffer requirements.
- Knowing what is planted where is a matter of crop life and death. All forms of dicamba and 2,4-D belong to the auxin (Group 4) chemical family but react differently, depending on the herbicide trait package being used. Remember, this family primarily controls broadleaf weeds. Most grasses show little or no effect from the application of Group 4 herbicides. XtendFlex and Xtend soybeans are tolerant only to dicamba-based products and can be killed with an application of any 2,4-D product. Likewise, if you spray Enlist E3 soybeans with dicamba, they will die.
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Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds
Roundtable Industry Discussion with Latham’s Product Team
Tune in for an Industry Roundtable with Latham’s Product Team hosted by President John Latham.- 0:35 — Introductions
- 2:06 — What soybean technologies can farmers be looking forward to in the future?
- 3:50 — Has any of the extreme weather affected our corn supply?
- 5:45 — What additional agronomy videos are coming down the pipeline?
- 8:50 — Can the Data Forward app help with yield estimates?
- 11:25 — How to prepare yield monitors to gather accurate yield data?
- 16:30 — Late-season visible differences in treated and untreated seed
- 18:00 — Update on XtendiMax renewal
- 20:25 — 2021 corn line-up sneak peak
- 24:00 — What makes the word INDEPENDENCE so meaningful at Latham Seeds?
- 28:30 — Can we fix yield data after harvest?
- 29:25 — When is the best time to soil sample?
- 32:40 — Seed treatments: where can farmers cut some costs?
- 35:45 — John Latham’s update from ASTA
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Follow the Rules to Keep the Dicamba Tool
In 2018, the EPA extended the registration for over-the-top use of select dicamba products to control weeds in soybean and cotton fields that are genetically engineered to resist dicamba. This registration included label updates which add certain measures to further minimize the potential of off-target damage. This registration will automatically expire on December 20, 2020, unless the EPA extends it further. Listed below are some of the FEDERAL updates now in effect:
- Only certified applicators may apply dicamba over-the-top; applicators working under the direct supervision of certified persons are no longer qualified.
- Post-emerge applications to soybeans are prohibited 45 days after planting or later.
- Applications are allowed only from 1 hour after sunrise to 2 hours before sunset.
- In counties where endangered species exist the downwind buffer will remain at 110 feet and there is a new 57-foot buffer around the other sides of the field.
- Training periods for 2019 and beyond will be clarified, ensuring more consistency across all three registered products: XtendiMax®, Engenia® and FeXapan®.
- Tank clean-out instructions will be
further enhanced. - Enhanced labels to improve the awareness of the impact of low pH’s on volatility.
- Label clean up and consistency to improve compliance and enforceability.
In addition to these updates, some state Departments of Agriculture have additional restrictions. Here are a few standouts from states in Latham Country:
Minnesota: Must not apply dicamba herbicides after June 20th. There will be no temperature restriction for 2019.
North Dakota: Must not apply dicamba after June 30th. Keeping records of dicamba applications is required and will be strictly enforced.
South Dakota: Must not apply dicamba after June 30th, 45 days after planting or the R1 (beginning bloom) stage of soybeans, whichever comes first. Applicators must also pass a short exam after training is completed.
Illinois: Must not apply dicamba after June 30th. Do not apply when the wind is blowing toward adjacent residential areas. Before spraying, the applicator must consult the FieldWatch sensitive crop registry. Further restrictions apply when spraying near the downfield edge of any Illinois Nature Preserves Commission Site.
These are just some of the new requirements for the application of dicamba over-the-top of soybeans in 2019. There may be additional restrictions from the states not mentioned above or from local authorities. If you will be applying any of the dicamba products in 2019, make certain you attend the required ANNUAL training and conform to what the label requires. Please make these restrictions a high priority so we can continue to use this valuable tool in the fight against weed resistance!
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Herbicide Applications Update for Xtend® Soybeans in 2020
Before you spray Xtend soybeans this spring with a dicamba-based herbicide, remember that federal law requires that all applications be made by a properly trained certified applicator. Both custom or private applicators must attend annual training, so they’re up-to-date on all new rules and regulations. Most of the live training sessions have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, there’s still time to complete online training. Listed below are websites, by state, where you can get information about online training courses. I’ve also added some comments from state Departments of Ag about possible 2020 changes to the herbicide labels.
Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin: No known changes to the state label in any of these states. The individual state DOA’s direct applicators to the various company websites listed below for their annual training.
Minnesota online: Applications needing dicamba training should visit https://mcpr-cca.org/dicamba-information-trainings/. Some farmers were hoping the MDA would loosen its restriction on how late dicamba applications may be made. The MDA is holding fast to June 20 or the R1 stage of the crop, whichever comes first. No changes have been made from 2019 requirements.
Nebraska: The Nebraska DOA is directing applicators to this UNL Extension website for dicamba training https://pested.unl.edu/dicamba. No listed changes to the 2019 guidelines for application.
Illinois: The IDOA has further restricted applications of dicamba herbicide over the top of Xtend soybeans to no later than June 20 or the R1 stage of the crop, whichever comes first. NOTE: This is a change from 2019 when the last date of application was June 30. For training, the IDOA directs applicators to this website, sponsored by the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association: https://ifca.com/IllinoisDicambaTraining.
There are four dicamba herbicide formulations approved for use over the top of Xtend soybeans. They are XtendiMax® with VaporGrip® Technology from Bayer CropScience, Engenia® from BASF, FeXapan® with VaporGrip® from Corteva and Tavium® with VaporGrip® from Syngenta.
All four companies provide online dicamba application training for applicators. NOTE: You’re only required to attend one online session, regardless of which herbicide you eventually apply. Here’s the list of the various company sponsored training websites:
• BASF: https://bit.ly/2xTlJV9
• Bayer CropScience: https://bit.ly/2RjHt3e
• Corteva: https://bit.ly/2UTSpH7
• Syngenta: https://bit.ly/2V7OuFv
May God keep you and your family safe as we work together to provide the world with much-needed food and supplies during this difficult time. You are a blessing to all!
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Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds
Managing Weeds with Various Herbicide Technologies
By Darin Chapman, Precision Agronomy Advisor
One of the main topics of conversation this season is weed management and herbicides with various technology options. As an independent company, Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds has broad options of trait packages, so it’s good to strategically select which trait option will work best for your operation. Start by looking at the type of weed pressure you have and also consider any insect pressure that needs to be factored into the decision. Then weigh the Independent Options® and their herbicide technologies.
Latham’s Data Forward platform provides an easy way to keep these options organized within your operation and prevent mistakes from happening during the busy seasons. Below are “organizational options” within Data Forward:
Crop protection and fertilizer placement
Staying organized will help ensure there are no mistakes in the busy season. Simply enter your herbicide and fertility programs into your Data Forward app, using your iPhone or iPad. Data Forward helps you track your crop protection and fertilizer program, so your operations run efficiently all growing season long. You can run reports to show a photo of the field and boundaries, total acres, application timing, application method, product type, product name, rates, and total amount of product needed for that field. Your crop protection decisions also will play a large role in your seed decisions.
Planting recommendation
Another great tool within Data Forward is the Planting Recommendation tab, which keeps your seeding plan organized for the busy season. Planting recommendation is a great way to assure that your varieties/hybrids get placed on the correct acre at the proper population rates. We understand that sometimes things change in season and the plan doesn’t always come together. If this happens, it is easy to edit to make these changes in the Data Forward app. You can apply notes to why you may have made these changes for record keeping, which is crucial to your return on investment (ROI).
Now, more than ever, it is important to avoid any mistakes within our farming operations. Data Forward allows you to keep the 2020 crop plan at your fingertips! Literally, you can work your plan by using the Data Forward app on an iPhone or iPad or using our detailed Data Forward Report book that may be kept in your cab. Reach out to your Precision Agronomy Advisors to learn more!
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Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds
New Technology Update with John Latham
Join us with John Latham this morning as we talk about NEW Latham Seeds soybean technology available for the 2019 growing season!!
https://www.facebook.com/LathamSeeds/videos/293804974620148?sfns=mo
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Renewed XtendiMax™ Label
Join us as Phil Long discusses the new XTENDIMAX™ label!
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