Tuesday April 17 Ag News

38th Annual Cuming County 4-H Beef Preview Results

The 38th Annual Cuming County 4-H Beef Preview show was held on Saturday, April 14 at the Cuming County Fairgrounds in West Point.  According to UNL Extension Educator, Larry Howard the show is sponsored by the Cuming County Feeders Association and UNL Extension in Cuming County.  The judge for the show was Andrew Uden of Lexington, NE.

The Champion Market Steer was shown by Sydney Williams of Wisner while Hallee Held of Leigh showed the Reserve Champion Steer.  The Champion Market Heifer was exhibited by Hallee Held of Leigh while Dylan Russman of Pender showed the Reserve Champion.  The Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer was shown by Sutton Bellar of Wisner and Katlyn Ahrens of West Point exhibited the Reserve Champion.

In the Showmanship Division, the winners were: Junior Division-Sutton Bellar, Wisner, Champion; Megan Schroeder, Wisner, Reserve.  Intermediate Division-Ryan Schroeder, Wisner, Champion; Keeley Russman, Wisner, Reserve.  Senior Division-Garrett Ruskamp, Dodge, Champion; Haley Schroeder, West Point, Reserve.

Complete show results are:

Breeding Heifers:
Chianina – Sutton Bellar, Wisner, 1st Purple; Dylan Russman, Pender, 2nd Purple; Blue - Dalton Mohlfeld, Wisner; Keeley Russman, Wisner; Garrett Ruskamp, Dodge
Maine-Anjou - Katlyn Ahrens, West Point, 1st Purple; Blue-Emily Ludwig, Wisner
Simmental - Devin Soll, Bancroft, 1st Purple

Commercial – March
Garrett Ruskamp, Dodge, 1st Purple; Blue-Dawson French, Wayne

Commercial – April
Katlyn Ahrens, West Point-1st Purple; Jackie Schroeder, West Point, 2nd Purple; Blue – Cody Elliot, Tekamah; Devin Soll, Bancroft

Commercial – May
Sydney Williams, Wisner, 1st Purple; Keeley Russman, Wisner, 2nd Purple; Blue – Megan Schroeder, Wisner

Overall Commercial
Sydney Williams, Wisner – 1st Purple
Keeley Russman, Wisner – 2nd Purple

Champion Supreme Breeding Heifer – Sutton Bellar, Wisner
Reserve Champion Supreme Breeding Heifer – Katlyn Ahrens, West Point

Junior Showmanship – Sutton Bellar, Wisner, 1st Purple; Megan Schroeder, Wisner, 2nd Purple; Purple – Dylan Russman, Pender;
Cody Elliott, Tekamah; Blue – Tyler McBride, Wisner; Evie Schlickbernd, West Point; Dawson French, Wayne; Paige Schroeder, West Point; Cassidee Stratman, West Point

Intermediate Showmanship – Ryan Schroeder, Wisner, 1st Purple; Keeley Russman, Wisner, 2nd Purple; Emily Ludwig, Wisner, Purple;
Blue – Kalli Schroeder, Fremont; Ryan McBride, Wisner; Trenton Elliott, Tekamah

Senior Showmanship – Garrett Ruskamp, Dodge, 1st Purple; Haley Schroeder, West Point, 2nd Purple; Purple – Jackie Schroeder, West Point; Dalton Mohlfeld, Wisner; Katlyn Ahrens, West Point

Market Heifer
Class 1
Halle Held, Leigh – 1st Purple; Dylan Russman, Pender, 2nd Purple;
Blue – Keeley Russman, Wisner; Chris Palm, West Point

Class 2
Cassidee Stratman, West Point, 1st Purple; Blue-Evie Schlickbernd, West Point; Jamie Palm, West Point

Grand Champion Market Heifer – Hallee Held, Leigh
Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer – Dylan Russman, Pender

Market Steers:
Division I
Class I
Rachel Vogt, Kennard, 1st Purple; Dylan Russman, Pender, 2nd Purple; Blue – Haley Schroeder, West Point; Ryan Schroeder, Wisner; Emily Ludwig, Wisner; Tyler McBride, Wisner

Class II
Sydney Williams, Wisner, 1st Purple; Ashton Troyer, West Point, 2nd Purple; Blue – Trenton Elliott, Tekamah; Kalli Schroeder, Fremont; Megan Schroeder, Wisner

Market Steer Division I Champion – Sydney Williams, Wisner
Market Steer Division I Reserve Champion – Rachel Vogt, Kennard

Division II
Class I
Chase Albers, Wisner, 1st Purple; Paige Schroeder, Fremont, 2nd Purple; Blue – Amanda Statman, West Point; Ashton Troyer, West Point

Class II
Halee Held, Leigh, 1st Purple; chase Albers, Wisner, 2nd Purple; Blue – Dawson French, Wayne; Patti Schlickbernd, West Point; Heath Schroeder, Howells

Market Steer Division II Champion – Hallee Held, Leigh
Market Steer Division II Reserve Champion – Chase Albers, Wisner

Division III
Class I
Heath Schroeder, Howells, 1st Purple; Amanda Stratman, West Point, 2nd Purple; Blue – Ryan McBride, Wisner; Cassidee Stratman, West Point

Class II
Callie Albers, Wisner, 1st Purple; Blue – Dalton Mohlfeld, Wisner; Hunter Schroeder, Howells

Market Steer Division III Champion – Heath Schroeder, Howells
Market Steer Division III Reserve Champion – Callie Albers, Wisner

Grand Champion Market Steer – Sydney Williams, Wisner
Reserve Champion Market Steer – Hallee Held, Leigh



UNL Extension Tractor Safety Courses Offered Across Nebraska

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Tractor Safety/Hazardous Occupations Courses will be offered at seven locations in Nebraska during May and June.

Federal law prohibits youth under 16 years of age from working on a farm other than their parents'. Certification through the course grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do field work with mechanized equipment.

The most common cause of death in agriculture accidents in Nebraska is overturn from tractors and all-terrain-vehicles (ATV), said Sharry Nielsen, UNL Extension Educator and course instructor, and are topics covered in-depth in the class work.  Mark Hinze, also a UNL Extension Educator and course instructor, will teach the mechanical, safety, and maintenance aspects of tractor operations.

"Instilling an attitude of ‘safety first’ is a primary goal of the course,” Nielsen said. "where youth have the chance to learn respect for agricultural jobs and the tools involved." 


Classes consist of two days of instruction plus homework assignments. Classes are from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. Dates and locations include:
       -- May 24-25, Fairgrounds, Kearney
       -- May 31-June 1, Haskell Ag Lab, Concord
       -- June 4-5, Panhandle Research and Extension Center,          Scottsbluff
      -- June 7-8, West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte
     -- June 11-12, Evangelical Free Church,  Ainsworth
     -- June 14-15, Fairgrounds, Beatrice
     -- June 18-19, College Park, Grand Island

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged at least one week before a location's start date to Site Coordinator’s Extension Office. Cost is $60, which includes educational materials, testing, supplies, lunches and breaks. For more information, contact your local Extension Office or Sharry Nielsen at (308) 832-0645, snielsen1@unl.edu



“NRDs Celebrate 40 years of Success and Partnerships”
Nebraska’s natural resources districts (NRDs) protect lives, property and the future of Nebraska’s natural resources through a variety of projects, programs and partnerships.  Projects and programs range from flood control structures, cost-share funding, tree plantings, and water quality and quantity management.  Many of these would not be possible without strong partnerships with other organizations; partnerships that provide opportunities for land owners and provide protection and conservation of Nebraska’s natural resources.

Over the past 40 years Nebraska NRDs have built many different types of partnerships on a local, state and national level.  Partners have become friends and are strong supporters of natural resources management.   Working with agencies such as the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ), Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NDNR), and the Natural Resources Commission, as well as citizen/environmental groups and landowners, NRDs combine projects and programs to protect Nebraska natural resources.  These projects and programs provide flood control to protect lives and property, manage groundwater, prevent soil erosion, plant conservation trees and shrubs, provide education opportunities and other important conservation activities.

“The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is proud to call itself a partner of the NRDs in Nebraska,” said Craig Derickson Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist.  “Our legacy of working with local conservation districts dates back to the days of the dust bowl when conservation started getting national recognition.  Today, times have changed, and the conservation mission has become more complex.  Natural resource conservation at the NRD level now involves policy making and governance of issues that far exceed the scope of typical soil and water conservation, especially in issues such as groundwater management,” said Derickson.

The USDA NRCS is currently working with several NRDs across the state to leverage funding to acquire LiDAR coverage.  LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, combines Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with a laser scanner. LiDAR aims a laser beam from an aircraft. It then measures the laser’s return to determine elevations resulting in the efficient collection of highly accurate surface-elevation data for large geographic areas.  This information is then used to help restore wetlands and design conservation practices like terraces.  This technology can be used by both the NRCS and NRDs to help conserve natural resources across Nebraska.

“The NRDs have also been a key partner by serving as the local sponsor of the watershed projects NRCS has developed across Nebraska.  As the local sponsor, the NRDs have worked with area landowners to obtain land rights needed to complete watershed projects,” Derickson said.

“Nebraska is fortunate to have had leaders with the vision to establish natural resources districts (NRD’s) some 40 years ago,” said Derickson.  “NRDs are unique to Nebraska because they are governed by locally-elected boards and are based on watershed boundaries that go beyond traditional county lines.   The NRD system gives us an advantage – the “Nebraska Advantage” - when it comes to managing natural resources.  NRDs rely on locally-elected conservation board members who have the ability, the heart, and the motivation to care for our natural resources,” said Derickson.

The NARD, the trade association for Nebraska's 23 natural resources districts, works with individual NRDs to protect lives, protect property and protect the future of Nebraska’s natural resources. 2012 marks the 40th Anniversary of Nebraska’s unique Natural Resources District system.  NRDs are local government entities with broad responsibilities to protect our natural resources.  Major Nebraska river basins form the boundaries of the 23 NRDs, enabling districts to respond best to local conservation and resource management needs.



June 1 Deadline for Century, Heritage Farm Owners

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2012 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1. The ceremony to recognize the 2012 Century and Heritage Farms will be held at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 14.

The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau sponsor the award.

"Century and Heritage Farm awards are a great opportunity to celebrate the families that make up Iowa agriculture and recognize the hard work and commitment necessary to keep a farm in the family for 100 or 150 years," Northey said. "I hope eligible families will take the time to apply and then come to the State Fair to be recognized."

Applications are available on the Department's website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov by clicking on the Century Farm or Heritage Farm link under "Hot Topics."

Applications may also be requested from Becky Lorenz, Coordinator of the Century and Heritage Farm Program via phone at 515-281-3645, email at Becky.Lorenz@IowaAgriculture.gov or by writing to Century or Heritage Farms Program, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Henry A. Wallace Building, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319.

Farm families seeking to be recognized this year must submit an application to the Department no later than June 1.

The Century Farm program began in 1976 as part of the Nation's Bicentennial Celebration and over 17,000 farms from across the state have received this recognition. The Heritage Farm program was started in 2006, on the 30th anniversary of the Century Farm program, and more than 500 farms have been recognized.

Last year 341 Century Farms and 56 Heritage Farms were recognized.



U.S. Wheat Industry Welcomes U.S-Colombia FTA Implementation Date

The U.S. wheat industry welcomes the announcement by U.S. President Barack Obama and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos that the countries will implement the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement (FTA) on May 15. The U.S.-Colombia FTA is vital to the wheat industry’s efforts to rebuild market share in one of the largest markets for U.S. wheat in South America.

Implementation of the FTA will eliminate all tariffs on U.S. wheat imports into Colombia. The agreement creates a level playing field for U.S. wheat farmers, as export competitors Canada and Argentina already enjoy duty-free access to the market.

“We are extremely pleased to see this FTA set for implementation,” said Alvaro de la Fuente, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) regional vice president for South America. “Our extensive efforts over the nearly six years since the agreement was first signed have finally become a reality and U.S. wheat exports will now compete on an equal basis with other major exporters.”

Colombia is currently the second largest destination for U.S. wheat in South America. In marketing year 2010/11, Colombia imported about 800,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat from five of the six U.S. wheat classes. The implementation of the FTA will help the United States regain the market share lost this year after the Canada-Colombia FTA went into effect on Aug. 15, 2011.

“We have already started the push to win back the wheat export business we lost without this FTA in effect,” said Randy Suess, a wheat farmer from Colfax, WA, and USW chairman. “Based on our work, we know this agreement, and others like them, will help us rebuild and expand markets, grow our economy here at home and remain the most reliable supplier of wheat in the world.”

The U.S. wheat industry has been highly supportive of the FTAs with Colombia, South Korea and Panama and other free trade measures.

“All three of these pacts are important to wheat farmers, who depend on exports to sell about half of the wheat we grow every year,” said Erik Younggren, a wheat farmer from Hallock, MN, and president of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG). “The implementation of both the U.S.-Colombia and the U.S.-Korea FTAs gives us encouragement that we will soon see the agreement with Panama complete in the very near future.”



Urea, UAN Continue Price Spikes

Urea and UAN prices continued to move higher the second week of April 2012, according to retail fertilizer prices tracked by DTN. With the early spring allowing farmers to begin planting corn, these forms of nitrogen are being applied, fertilizer retailers reported.

Five of the eight major fertilizers were higher. Urea was leading the way higher once again, as it has now for six weeks in a row. The nitrogen fertilizer was 15% higher compared to the second week of March and had an average price of $715 per ton.  Also significantly higher were the UAN solutions. Both UAN28 and UAN32 were 10% higher compared to a month ago. UAN28 had an average price of $415/ton while UAN32 was at $465/ton. UAN28 crossed the $400/ton mark for the first time since the second week of December 2011.  Potash and MAP prices were higher as well. Both fertilizers were up just slightly with potash having an average price of $661/ton while MAP was at $697/ton.

Prices for the remaining three fertilizers were lower compared to a month ago, but not significantly. DAP had an average price of $636/ton, 10-34-0 $786/ton and anhydrous $765/ton.

On a price per pound of nitrogen basis, the average urea price was at $0.78/lb.N, anhydrous $0.47/lb.N, UAN28 $0.74/lb.N and UAN32 $0.73/lb.N.

Four of the eight major fertilizers are still showing double-digit increases in price compared to one year earlier. Leading the way higher is urea. The nitrogen fertilizer is 48% higher compared to last year, while UAN28 jumped to 13% higher; potash is 12% more expensive and UAN32 is 11% higher compared to the second week of April 2011.

Two fertilizers have seen just slight price increases compared to a year earlier. Anhydrous is now 4% more expensive, and 10-34-0 is 3% higher looking back at last year.  The two remaining fertilizers, DAP and MAP, are now actually lower compared to one year ago. DAP is now 6% lower while MAP has decreased 1% in price.



Americans show strong support for renewable fuels agenda

By an overwhelming majority, American voters are supportive of the key federal policy driving renewable fuel innovation in America today – the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).  In a poll commissioned by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and conducted by American Viewpoint, 61% percent of adults polled said they supported the RFS.

“Poll after poll consistently demonstrates that Americans of all stripes believe we must be pursuing the production and use of renewable fuels to reduce our dependence on imported oil,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen.  “The RFS is a critical component to the continued growth and innovation of this industry.  The RFS ensures that ample supplies of renewable fuels like ethanol are available today and that new and promising renewable fuel technologies will have a market in the future.  The RFS has proven effective in addressing America’s goals by helping reduce volumes of imported oil, create jobs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuel.”

Americans also showed a strong desire to increase their use of domestic ethanol.  When asked how likely they would be to purchase a fuel with more domestic ethanol when available (specifically E15), 58% of respondents said they were very likely or somewhat likely.

Participants in the poll responded very favorably to the continued efforts to bring cellulosic ethanol production to commercial scale through the use of targeted tax policies.  Sixty-five percent said they supported such incentives to help expand cellulosic ethanol production.  By comparison, 69% said they opposed tax subsidies and other incentives for petroleum companies.

Finally, respondents expressed strong support for greater choice when pulling up to the pump.  Seventy-five percent of those polled said they would support requiring automakers to build cars to run on fuel sources other than oil.  The RFA has been a strong and early champion of the Open Fuel Standard (OFS) that would accomplish this exact goal.

“An overwhelming wave of support for developing an energy policy that looks beyond just fossil fuels is growing in America as we careen to record high gasoline prices this summer,” said Dinneen.  “By protecting the RFS, supporting the breakthrough of advanced and cellulosic ethanol production, and expanding renewable fuel options through greater ethanol blends like E15 at the pump, Congress can respond to the will of the American people and begin creating a more secure and stable energy future.”

The following are the exact questions posed to poll participants and their responses...

As you may know, there is currently a renewable fuels standard that requires a certain amount of the fuel produced each year to come from ethanol, bio-diesel and other renewable sources that aren't fossil fuels in order to reduce foreign oil dependence and greenhouse gas emissions.  Do you favor or oppose this requirement?
Favor:  61%
Oppose: 27%
Don’t Know: 12%

As you may know, much of today’s gasoline that you purchase is blended with 10% ethanol, known as E-10. The government recently tested and has approved selling fuel for all car models year 2001 and newer gasoline that is blended with up to 15% of ethanol, known as E-15. How likely are you to purchase a fuel that includes more domestic ethanol when it is available?
Likely:  58%
Not Likely: 33%
Don’t Know: 5%

Some have considered the government giving incentives to help fund the expansion of a new technology known as Cellulosic ethanol, which is a biofuel produced from wood, grasses and other non-edible parts of plants. Do you favor or oppose these incentives?
Favor:  65%
Oppose: 23%
Don’t Know: 10%

As you may know, oil companies received up to $280 billion in government subsidies and special tax treatment and incentives for things like equipment depreciation, oil depletion allowances, and foreign investment tax credits for taxes they pay in foreign countries. Do you favor or oppose these tax incentives?
Favor:  19%
Oppose: 69%
Don’t know: 11%

Do you favor or oppose requiring automobile manufacturers to build cars that will run on fuel sources other than oil, such as electricity, natural gas and bio-fuels?
Favor:  75%
Oppose: 20%
Don’t Know: 5%

The poll was commissioned by RFA and conducted by American Viewpoint.  The poll was conducted via telephone March 27-29, 2012 with a sample size of 1,000.  Margin of error in the poll is +/- 3.1%.  Approximately 15% of respondents were contacted by cell phone.

The poll results come in advance of the RFA’s inaugural Washington Legislative Forum being held tomorrow, April 18th, at the Newseum in Washington , DC.  The event is invitation only and closed to media.  Attendees will hear from congressional and administration officials about legislative priorities outlined in the poll and the chances for any legislative action regarding these priorities in 2012.  Following the meeting, RFA members will take to Capitol Hill to meet with dozens of lawmakers on issues important to America’s renewable fuel industry.



RFA Forms Renewable Fuels PAC
The Renewable Fuels Association today announced that it has formed a political action committee (PAC).  The Renewable Fuels Association PAC, to be referred to as the Renewable Fuels PAC, will help RFA members support candidates for federal office that understand and share their belief in the importance of domestic  renewable fuels like ethanol.

“Domestic renewable fuels offer America a real opportunity to put an end to our addiction to imported oil while creating jobs and putting American ingenuity to work creating fuel technologies for the future,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen.  “In order to ensure the full potential of American renewable fuels is realized, consistent and forward-looking public policy is essential.  The Renewable Fuels PAC will allow RFA members to contribute to candidates for federal office that share our view that ethanol and all renewable fuels are an essential element in our nation’s energy, economic, and environmental strategy.”

The RFA submitted its statement of organization with the Federal Election Commission on April 5, 2012.  Matt Hartwig will serve as Treasurer of Renewable Fuels PAC.



Dairy Exports Over $400 Million for 12th Consecutive Month

The value of U.S. dairy exports during February topped $400 million for the 12th consecutive month.  Exports that month were up three-percent from January at At $437 million. That was also 11-percent higher than February 2011.  At $245 million, February 2012 imports were down four-percent from January 2012, but up about 15-percent from February 2011.  Year-to-date fiscal year exports were estimated at $2.142 billion, up 27-percent from the same period a year earlier.  Cheese imports for February were estimated at $75 million, down three-percent from January 2011 and nine-percent less than February 2011.



New Dairy and Cheese Plant to Break Ground in Kansas

Kansas Dairy Ingredients Monday announced its plans to build a dairy ingredient and cheese plant in Hugoton, Kan. The company will start construction on the facility next month and begin phase I operation at the middle of the fourth quarter in 2012. The facility will be positioned to expand in 2013 to add cheese production. Kansas Dairy Ingredients will invest $20 million plus over the next 18 months in Hugoton.

"We want to thank the great people of western Kansas, Governor Brownback, and his state team in Topeka for their support and interest. We also want to thank Springfield, Missouri based banks that made this possible, Great Southern Bank and Springfield First Community Bank," said Brent Davis, CEO, Kansas Dairy Ingredients.

When the facility first opens, Kansas Dairy Ingredients plans to begin processing approximately 1 million pounds of milk per day to produce fractionated dairy ingredients. As production builds, the company anticipates eventually processing up to 2.5 million pounds of milk per day by the end of 2013. The company plans to build additional capacity to produce cheese and other dry milk ingredients. Kansas Dairy Ingredients expects to bring 60 jobs to the area in its first two years. It also expects to create about 150 temporary construction-related jobs.

"We are very excited to announce this project in Hugoton, Kan., and the effort of many individuals and organizations should be applauded. We would like to thank the following organizations: J.E. Dunn Construction, Tetra Pak, E.A. Bonelli and Associates, Filtration Engineering, and our milk partners," said Tim Gomez, chief operating officer, Kansas Dairy Ingredients.

State and local officials welcomed the news of the company's arrival in Hugoton.

"I want to welcome Kansas Dairy Ingredients to southwest Kansas," said Gov. Sam Brownback. "This project will create good-paying jobs for Stevens County and has the potential to spur significant, additional job creation in the future."

"This is exciting news for Hugoton and the entire region," said Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George. "Kansas Dairy Ingredients has made a commitment to southwest Kansas with quality jobs and the prospect of additional, long-term growth. This is a great boost to the dairy industry in Kansas."

"This significant investment is a testament to the hard-working people of southwest Kansas," said Kansas Senate President Steve Morris. "I am especially proud to see this industry and these jobs coming to my hometown of Hugoton. I welcome Kansas Dairy Ingredients to our corner of the state--and the boost this plant will provide to our economy for years to come."

"We are extremely excited to have this new processing plant coming to our county," said Stevens County Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie. "It will provide good jobs, diversify our economy and add to our tax base. We have long believed that the dairy industry is a perfect fit for western Kansas. A processing plant will be a catalyst for the continued growth of this industry that is so beneficial to our local economies."

Kansas Dairy Ingredients, currently based in Missouri, will locate its business operations offices in Kansas City, Kan., and at the Hugoton site.



Gowan Company, LLC and Nisso America, Inc announce Federal EPA registration of new soybean insecticide

Gowan Company, LLC and Nisso America, Inc announce their Federal EPA registration of JUSTICE INSTECTICIDE for control of insect pests in soybeans. Gowan has exclusive rights to market Justice within the US soybean market.

Justice Insecticide is a dual mode of action premix containing the best in class neonicotinoid for aphid control, acetamiprid, and bifenthrin for fast knockdown of labeled insect pests and better resistance management.

“We are pleased to add another high quality product to our portfolio that enhances Gowan’s continuing efforts to provide our customers with solutions to their pest control problems,” said Chad Dyer, Justice Product Manager for Gowan Company. “Acetamiprid, the best active ingredient for aphid control, is finally approved for use in the soybean aphid market,” said Dyer. While the primary insect target for Justice is soybean aphid, Justice will also be labeled for other insect pests including, armyworm, bean leaf beetle, and soybean looper.

Justice will be marketed as unique liquid oil flowable formulation that allows both active ingredients to remain in their most biologically active form. “We are excited to have the OF (oil flowable) formulation of Justice,” said Chad Dyer. “We tested a few different formulations, including an EC formulation, but the OF always outperformed the others in our field tests,” said Dyer. Justice is a foliar applied insecticide with use rates ranging from 2.5 – 3.0 fluid ounces per acre. Justice has a 30 day PHI (pre-harvest interval), a 12 hour REI (restricted entry interval), and 0 day plant back interval for soybeans and a 30 day plant back interval for all other crops. In addition, Justice is approved for chemigation, ground rig and aerial applications.