Wednesday March 2 Ag News

NEBRASKA EXTENSION OFFERS MID-PLAINS BEEF EDUCATIONAL SERIES SESSION

    Nebraska Extension's Mid-Plains Beef Educational Series will conduct a special session March 29 on beef quality assurance practices for spring calving cows and calves, and using reproductive technologies in cow herds.

    The session will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1071 County Road G near Ithaca.

    The session will draw on the expertise of Rob Eirich, Nebraska Extension educator of beef quality assurance; Richard Randle, Nebraska Extension beef veterinarian and doctor of veterinary medicine; and Dave Hardin, professor in the UNL School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and doctor of veterinary medicine.

    The program is designed for producers, veterinarians or others involved in the beef industry. The special session will deal with animal health stewardship, the veterinary feed directive, positioning cow herds to use reproductive technologies, and a demonstration of low-stress cattle-handing facilities and beef quality assurance practices for handling cattle. Participants will become beef quality assurance certified for two years. 

    Registration is requested by March 21. Pre-registration is $25 by March 21, or $40 on March 29. The registration fee covers certification, educational materials and lunch. 

    To register or obtain more information, contact Steve Tonn, extension educator in Washington County, at 402-426-9455 or stonn2@unl.edu.



50th Annual TRIUMPH OF AG EXPO – Farm and Ranch Machinery Show Announces Agri-Award Winner
Over 1,000 booths with over 200,000 square feet of Exhibit space of the latest technology will be showcased at the 50th Annual TRIUMPH OF AGRICULTURE EXPOSITION Farm & Ranch Machinery Show, Wednesday, March 9th and Thursday, March 10th at the CenturyLink Center Omaha.

Regarded as the Area's Largest Indoor Short-line Farm Machinery Show, the EXPO has become a tradition for area farmers, ranchers, stockmen, and their families to come to the show and ask questions directly to the leading farm manufacturers and suppliers for ways to improve their farm operation right before spring fieldwork begins all at one time and under one roof. The Seminar schedule is listed below and provides a chance to learn more about some of the new products and services available at the Show.  The Farm Show is open Wed - from 9 AM to 4 PM and Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM.

Bob Mancuso, Jr., the Show’s Director, says, “Farming today is more challenging and Midwest farmers are interested in keeping up with the changes and ways to increase their profits and yields per acre while reducing their costs.”  The Triumph of Ag Expo offers a one stop opportunity to see and compare hundreds of hands - on demonstrations from the newest farm machinery to the day-to-day supplies and product information that's available for today’s farming decisions. The TRIUMPH OF AG EXPO is proud that they have been able to keep the Admission to the Show FREE for the past 50 years.  Advance Free admission tickets can be obtained from County extension agents, farm machinery and equipment dealers, or at the CenturyLink Center Omaha’s door.  There are over 4,500 parking spaces on site right at the convention center entrance.

At no other time this spring will area farmers be able to see all these agricultural suppliers indoors at one time and under one roof than on these two days at the Triumph of Ag Expo. Bob Mancuso, Jr., the Show Director, said “Many first-time visitors cannot believe the wide selection of products on display and the tremendous opportunity for savings at the Show”. The Triumph of Ag Expo has something for every kind of farm operation, including tillage equipment, planters, monitor and control systems, soil testing equipment, mowers, cattle chutes, augers, fertilizers, various seed hybrids, feeders, tanks and pumps, hay moving and handling equipment, plows, combines, computers and software, tractors and many more agricultural products and services for today's farmers and ranchers.

Bob Mancuso, Jr., said, “This year there are many show features. There will be antique tractors and equipment from the Camp Creek Threshers, Elkhorn Valley Antique Power Association, and the Keg Creek Antique Machinery Club. 

TRIUMPH OF AGRICULTURE ANNUAL AGRI- AWARD
The Triumph of Agriculture Exposition established the Annual “Agri-Award” as part of Nebraska’s Centennial Celebration, in 1976 to recognize outstanding organizations and individuals that have contributed to the Agricultural Development in the Midwestern area. This year’s winner is Greg Ibach, Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.  He will receive the award at the Opening Day Luncheon on Wednesday, March 9th at 12 Noon at the CenturyLink Center Omaha.

THE TRIUMPH OF AGRICULTURE EXPOSITION Farm & Ranch Machinery Show is produced by Mid-America Expositions, Inc., sponsored by the Mid-America Farm & Ranch Machinery Council and is a member of the North American Farm Show Council consisting of the top 25 shows in the nation.




Nebraska Legislature Ag Committee Revives ‘Right to Farm’

(AP)  A proposal that would restrict the Nebraska Legislature’s power to regulate agriculture has advanced out of a committee one day after that committee’s members rejected it.

The committee unexpectedly revived the measure on Wednesday and voted 5-2 to send it to the full Legislature for debate.

The constitutional amendment would prevent lawmakers from passing new regulations on farming and ranching technology, if voters approve it in the November election. The version that advanced Wednesday would allow state and local governments to continue regulating water.

Sen. Jerry Johnson, the committee chairman, says he agreed to schedule another vote after he received calls from state and local water regulators who supported the amended version of the proposal.

Critics say the amendment still fails to define agricultural technology.



Iowa Learning Farms March Webinar to Discuss Economic Value of Cover Crops

The next monthly Iowa Learning Farms webinar will be Wednesday, March 16 at 1 p.m. This month’s guest speaker is Liz Juchems, events coordinator with Iowa Learning Farms. Juchems will discuss a recent case study conducted by the Iowa Cover Crop Working Group examining the economic value of cover crops. 

This study is unique because of its focus on the economic value of retaining soil and soil nutrients.  Scenarios in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy call for cover crops on up to 60 percent of row crop acres in Iowa (about 12 million acres).  As farmers seek more information about cover crops, this research study provides one method to quantify the economic value of cover crops and their ability to prevent soil erosion.

Juchems works closely with ILF Partners to conduct on-farm research, organize field days and schedule community and youth outreach events. Juchems obtained her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in agricultural business and economics, and a master’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in agricultural economics. 

The ILF webinars are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. They are free, and all that is needed to participate is a computer with Internet access. To log in, go to https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/ilf/ at 1 p.m. on the afternoon of the webinar and log in through the “guest” option. Webinar participants will be able to converse with Juchems by typing their questions through the chat function. The webinar will be recorded and archived on the ILF website for viewing at any time at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/ilf/Webinars/.



Beef Production, Exports Projected to be Higher at USDA Outlook Forum
Brian R. Williams, Assistant Extension Professor
Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University

The United States Department of Agriculture's Office of the Chief Economist held its annual Outlook Forum last week. Mr. Shayle D. Shagam, a Livestock Analyst for the World Agricultural Outlook Board presented his projections for 2016. Not surprisingly, beef production is projected to be 3.8% higher in 2016 with 24.58 billion pounds. Production for competing proteins are also projected to be higher, with pork expected to be 2.2% higher while broiler production is expected to be 2.5% higher in 2016. All indications point toward 2016 having the first year-over year increase in beef production since 2008-2009. Among the largest drivers of the increase in beef production is the beef herd expansion that has been discussed for several years, but has only materialized within the last year. January 2015 beef cow numbers saw their first increase in over 10 years. The calf crop in 2015 also marked the first year-over year increase in more than 10 years. Many of those calves are either already on feed or will be entering the feedlots soon and will likely be included in the year's beef supply numbers.

Lower feed costs are expected to be a major driver of continued herd expansion as well as increased beef production. Increased corn production is expected to outpace demand for corn, further building upon already large ending stocks. The increased supply of corn will likely bring corn prices down even more in 2016 to a projected $3.45/bu, down $0.15/bu from last year's price. Soybean production is projected to be 3% lower than a year ago, but despite lower production, prices are still projected to be about $0.30/bu lower than a year ago. Lower soybean prices should translate into lower soybean meal prices for cattle feeders. The lower feed prices provide feedlots with an incentive to feed cattle for a longer period of time. When combined with the continued placement of heavier cattle, carcass weights are also expected to increase in 2016.

Cattle prices are expected to be lower in 2016. Feeder steer prices are projected to range from $176 to $185/cwt, down from $203 average in 2015 but more in line with current prices; which suggests an expectation of a sideways market in 2016. The 5-area fed steer price is forecast to fall between $133 and $142/cwt, also lower than a year ago but slightly higher than what prices were a week ago. The lower cattle prices are expected to contribute to increased beef exports in 2016. Mr. Shagam also points out that Australia will likely have sharply lower exports as a result of their herd-rebuilding efforts. That should open additional doors for U.S. beef exports, however exports could also be held back some by a strong dollar.



Dow AgroSciences to Launch New Burndown Herbicide

Dow AgroSciences plans to release Elevore™ herbicide, a new herbicide designed to elevate growers’ weed control programs. Registration for Elevore is expected in 2017.

Elevore will feature Arylex™ active, a new Group 4 growth regulator herbicide developed by Dow AgroSciences, and is expected to be labeled for burndown applications in multiple crops, including soybeans and corn. When added to a burndown program, Elevore will offer thorough control of labeled broadleaf weeds, including glyphosate- and ALS-resistant weed species such as henbit, chickweed and marestail.

“Ultimately, if growers achieve good weed control with a burndown program, they will likely be set up for success for the entire season,” says Lindsey Hecht, soybean herbicides product manager, Dow AgroSciences. “Upon regulatory approval, this new herbicide will be an excellent fit in reduced and no-till production systems to control actively growing weed species and give growers peace of mind that they will plant into a clean field.”

The need for new weed control tools continues to increase as more weeds become increasingly difficult to control.

Research trials for Elevore have resulted in thorough, effective control of targeted high-anxiety weeds, including 8-inch-tall marestail. Marestail is believed to be the first glyphosate-resistant weed in the United States and continues to drive weed control decisions for many growers.

“Growers are seeking new, better ways to control marestail,” Hecht says. “We look forward to offering Elevore to mitigate the ever-growing threat of weed pressure and provide improved control of marestail.”



Fertilizer Prices Slip Again But May Be Turning Corner

Average retail fertilizer prices continued to move lower the fourth week of February 2016, according to fertilizer retails surveyed by DTN. However, retailers report there are signs these lower fertilizer prices could reverse in the coming weeks and months. With spring application season gaining steam, DTN Fertilizer Columnist Ken Johnson's Feb. 29 report also confirms that UAN and anhydrous prices will likely begin running steady to higher over the next few weeks.

As was the case last week, all eight major fertilizers were lower compared to a month earlier with three fertilizers down some significance.

Anhydrous slid 6% compared to last month and the nitrogen fertilizer had an average price of $536 per ton. Both MAP and potash dropped 5% compared to the fourth week of January. MAP averaged $492/ton and potash was at $373/ton.

The remaining five fertilizers were lower, but just slightly. DAP had an average price of $477/ton, urea $371/ton, 10-34-0 $566/ton, UAN28 $260/ton and UAN32 $309/ton.

On a price per pound of nitrogen basis, the average urea price was at $0.40/lb.N, anhydrous $0.33/lb.N, UAN28 $0.46/lb.N and UAN32 $0.48/lb.N.

With retail fertilizer moving lower in recent months, all fertilizers have sunk below year-ago levels. All but one fertilizer is now double digits lower. The only fertilizer not down much is 10-34-0, which is down 5%.

DAP is now 16% lower, UAN32 is 17% less expensive and MAP is 18% below a year ago. In addition, both urea and UAN28 are 22% less expensive while both potash and anhydrous are 24% lower compared to a year earlier.



Rabobank Releases Report on U.S. Row Crops Nearing the Point of Stabilization

As U.S. row crop farmers brace themselves for a third year of negative net income, Rabobank believes that – for at least the next five years – market forces will drive stabilization in profit margins near the long-term average breakeven levels. These findings are part of a new report from the Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group, which explores the period of tight margins U.S. row crop farmers are currently operating in and the ways in which farmer focus will change.

“Farmers will need to continue conserving liquidity and maintain alternative sources of capital as the industry adjusts to this ‘new normal’ environment of lower profitability and trends toward more stability,” notes report co-author and Rabobank analyst Ken Zuckerberg.

The report notes there is a cost to this stability, namely that individual input categories will need to readjust as a proportion of the new total crop value.

“The most likely scenario is that high-value-added inputs, particularly specialty seed and crop protection products, will represent a greater portion of farmer wallet share, compared to machinery and bulk fertilizers,” notes report co-author and Rabobank senior analyst Sterling Liddell. “As the crop cycle transitions to stability, we see several implications.”

The report, “Ch-ch-changes: U.S. Row Crops Near the Point of Stabilization,” also finds farm input providers will need to deliver more value to cost conscious growers and smaller scale farms may be forced into strategic mergers or vertical integration strategies.

“There is no doubt that in order for U.S. row crop farmers to be successful and sustainable, they will need to readjust and reposition for the future,” says Zuckerberg.



Ethanol Stocks, Production Fall

The Energy Information Administration released data Wednesday, March 2, showing both U.S. ethanol inventories and domestic production fell last week while implied demand was unchanged.

The data showed total inventories decreased for the second straight week, down 500,000 barrels (bbl), or 2.1%, to 22.6 million bbl during the week-ended Feb. 26, reducing the year-over-year surplus to 1.1 million bbl, or 5.1%.

Plant production fell 7,000 barrels per day (bpd), or 0.7%, to 987,000 bpd last week, while up about 6.0% year-over-year.

Blender inputs, a proxy for ethanol demand, were unchanged at 882,000 bpd for the week, while up 4.3% year-over-year.



National FFA Organization Helps Members Ease Hunger in Local Communities through Recent Grants

FFA members across the country are helping feed the hungry in their communities thanks to more than $360,000 awarded in grants by the National FFA Organization.

This year, FFA chapters in 40 states and the Virgin Islands received FFA: Food For All Grants, which are sponsored by the Donaldson Foundation, Elanco, Land O'Lakes, Nationwide Foundation, Nutra Blend, Sealed Air, Tractor Supply Company and Tyson as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

Using the monies received from the grant, FFA members from coast to coast implement long-term, real-world solutions to ease hunger in their communities.

The South Rowan FFA chapter in North Carolina has donated 2,900 pounds of produce and 400 dozen eggs to the Main Street Mission and Unity Mobile Meals, who distributed them to the community,  helping fill the gap of fresh products for the hunger fighting agencies.

In California, FFA members from the Vista FFA chapter  raised high quality protein for the school's backpack program and food pantry, including over 200 pounds of lamb, 100 pounds of rabbit and hundreds of eggs, thanks to the grant. They were also able to produce several hundred pounds of produce including tomatoes, lettuce, strawberries, apples, raspberries and an assortment of other vegetables.

The Roland-Story FFA in Iowa plans to continue their project which included planting row crops on three acres of land and building seven raised garden beds which allowed FFA members to donate nearly 5,500 pounds of produce to a local food bank. The donation included twenty varieties of fruits and vegetables.

Using skills they've learned in their agricultural education classes, the Holmen chapter in Wisconsin raised and processed 450 chickens that were donated to the school lunch program.

FFA chapters across the country are working on ways they can help their local communities while sharing with others the importance of agriculture by living out the leadership skills they've developed through FFA.

Other FFA chapters who received grants are located in Alabama; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Iowa; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and the Virgin Islands.

In 2015, 137 chapters received Food For All grants. Those grants resulted in more than 15,585 people involved with helping ease hunger in their community by donating 164,261 hours of their time. In terms of food, chapters donated more than 112,000 pounds of produce; more than 12,250 pounds of meat and fish and more than 46,620 eggs.



Growth Energy and RFA Send Letter to the President Urging Administration to Take Action Against China AD/CVD DDG Case

On January 12, 2016, the People’s Republic of China, through its Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), filed antidumping and countervailing duty cases against the U.S. distiller’s dried grains (DDG) industry.

Today, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association sent a joint letter to President Obama urging the administration to take action through the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce and Department of Agriculture “to challenge both the process and preliminary determinations made by China’s investigating authority through comments to MOFCOM and through the World Trade Organization.”

Furthermore, the letter noted that, “The uncertainty and market risk resulting from China’s actions has already triggered substantial financial losses for U.S. distiller’s grains producers. Distiller’s grains prices have plunged more than 25 percent since last summer, while prices for corn and other feedstuffs have been stable or even increased slightly. At a time when both U.S. ethanol producers and farmers are facing serious economic challenges, it is estimated that China’s actions have already resulted in distillers grains losing $30-35/ton in value. This is equivalent to an annualized aggregate loss of $1.2 to $1.6 billion to U.S. ethanol producers, many of whom are small businesses in rural America. Losses would mount further, potentially to $50-60/ton or more, if the anti-dumping and countervailing duty actions ultimately result in a total collapse of distillers grains exports to China, meaning a loss to the U.S. economy of more than $2 billion.”

The letter concluded by asking President Obama to “work closely with the U.S. distiller’s grains industry to mount an aggressive defense of our access to the Chinese livestock feed market throughout China’s antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.”



How do you define sustainability in agriculture?

Often when we talk about sustainability in agriculture it takes on an agronomic context, focusing on technology and farming practices. But is a farm sustainable if there are no customers for the food it produces? I think you're going to enjoy these stories of two farmers taking a unique approach to sustainable farming.

Tyler Wegmeyer, the 2016 Bayer Young Farmer Sustainability Award winner, grew up on a Midwestern dairy farm but moved to Washtington D.C. after college to work on Capitol Hill. Despite his important work advocating for fair agricultural policy, his dream job was always to be a farmer. Soon enough, Tyler achieved his dream and his experience on the Hill broadened his perspective on the importance of consumer connections. Watch Tyler's amazing story here: https://youtu.be/vxTrKvaX0DM.

Amy Machamer, co-owner of Hurd Orchards, is a 7th-generation fruit farmer and the winner of the 2016 Produce Innovation Award. Together with her mom, Susan, Amy has developed multiple educational and experiential programs that bring thousands of community members out to the 200-year-old farm each year. Amy's love of the land and her passion for farming shine through in this video: https://youtu.be/ZNyC2scN20Q.



NAWG Participates in U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba Press Conference

Today, NAWG President Brett Blankenship joined agriculture leaders from the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba (USACC) to show support for the progress made to open up trade with Cuba and advance the agricultural exports and industry. Speakers at the press conference shared experiences they have had in Cuba, and discussed opportunities, as well as challenges, that exist to further expand this market and strengthen the relationship the U.S. has with a country so close to home.

“I love any chance that other grower leaders and I have to discuss these great opportunities we have to strengthen our market share and trade,” said Blankenship. “Not only do wheat growers need this new market, all of agriculture needs this new market, and it is my hope that action will come quickly.”

NAWG is a member of the U.S. Ag Coalition for Cuba, a broad coalition of more than 100 agriculture organizations and businesses seeking to liberalize trade with Cuba. The coalition formed a year ago following President Obama’s announcement of several Administration efforts to ease some trade and travel restrictions.



Top Tips to Improve Nitrogen Efficiency

Last year, excessive rainfall drenched the Midwest, soaking cornfields and leaving soil vulnerable to increased nitrogen loss.

Improving nitrogen efficiency should be top of mind as growers evaluate last season and prepare to plant corn this spring. From nitrogen application timing to using proven technology to protect this valuable asset, consider these tips to maximize spring nitrogen applications.

    Timing matters. For healthy growth, nitrogen should be applied as close as possible to the point when the crop needs it most, says Eric Scherder, Ph.D., field scientist, Dow AgroSciences. Corn takes up a significant amount of nutrients between the V5 and V8 growth stages, or up to 75 days after emergence. It’s vital to preserve nitrogen by using tools such as a nitrogen stabilizer so corn has the nutrients it needs during these periods of maximum crop uptake, Scherder says.

“We can’t limit the nitrogen corn needs at the front end and expect to have maximum yield come harvest,” he says. “Using a nitrogen stabilizer maintains the largest portion of nitrogen in the root zone.”

Scherder recommends growers follow the 4R program this spring — a concept to use the right fertilizer source, at the right rate, at the right time, with the right placement. The 4R framework takes an innovative approach that provides educational tools, advocacy support and implementation recommendations for crop nutrient stewardship.

    Weigh the loss factors. Timely fertilizer applications are important; however, even the perfect time can be derailed by weather. Early spring rains drive nitrogen lower into soil profiles, out of the reach of corn roots through nitrate leaching, Scherder says.

“If a grower has experienced nitrogen loss and didn’t stabilize a given application, the grower may have applied the right rate, at the right time, and at the right place. Yet without stabilization, nitrogen was subjected to leaching, and yield and nitrogen loss occurred,” Scherder says. “Using a nitrogen stabilizer such as N-Serve or Instinct II acts as an insurance policy for your nitrogen so it stays where it needs to be for corn to use.”

The type and level of nitrogen loss is dependent on temperature, weather and the environment. Even if rain is not in the forecast, nitrogen loss can occur all year due to leaching and denitrification.

“For example, in a silt loam or sandy silt loam, nitrate movement down lower into the soil is the key loss mechanism,” Scherder says. “In heavier soils such as clay and clay loams, downward movement is less, yet denitrification is typically a key driver.”

    Pick a proven product. With a cluttered market of fertilizer efficiency products, be sure to research which products are proven to work, says Tiffany Dean, nitrogen stabilizers product manager, Dow AgroSciences.

Nitrapyrin, the active ingredient in N-Serve® and Instinct® II nitrogen stabilizers, has been rigorously tested by third-party experts for more than four decades. Instinct II and N-Serve have been proven to provide an average 6-bushel-per-acre increase compared with untreated acres by slowing the nitrification process.* Slowing the nitrification process keeps more nitrogen available to crops during the critical period of nutrient uptake.

“Growers rely on our technology to work more efficiently, effectively and profitably,” Dean says. “Instinct II and N-Serve represent two options that fit in a variety of fertilizer programs and have a positive impact on growers’ ROI at the end of the year by reducing leaching and denitrification.”

N-Serve can be applied with anhydrous ammonia. Instinct II protects nitrogen when applied with UAN, urea and liquid manure. Both products have been proven to perform in fall or spring.



Enlist™ Field Specialists Offer Experts for Help Controlling Challenging Weeds

Herbicide-resistant and tough-to-control weeds are making life difficult for many western Corn Belt growers. Enlist™ field specialists help growers understand their options and get the most out of their weed control programs. Enlist corn, Enlist soybeans and Enlist cotton provide tolerance to Enlist Duo® herbicide, a proprietary blend of glyphosate and new 2,4-D choline.

Van Malter, Enlist™ field specialist, understands the weed issues growers in Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska face. He is part of a team of Enlist field specialists, experts who provide in-field technical support for growers, distributors, seed companies and retailers.

“The weed control landscape is evolving,” Malter says. “I highly recommend a weed control program that includes the Enlist system, which offers flexibility and multiple modes of action.”

Resistant species proliferate
The Enlist™ system can help Midwest growers control the toughest weeds, including many glyphosate-resistant species. Malter notes growers in Missouri and Kansas are challenged by up to seven glyphosate-resistant species, while Nebraska growers face four resistant species with more likely on the way.

“The three biggest threats for most growers in the region are waterhemp, marestail and Palmer amaranth,” Malter says. “Resistant Palmer amaranth is spreading rapidly.”

Malter suggests growers adopt a program approach. This entails an early burndown to start fields off clean and the use of a preemergence residual herbicide that includes multiple modes of action. Growers then can manage the second flush of weeds with a postemergence application featuring additional modes of action. The Enlist system allows growers to use Enlist Duo herbicide, which offers superior effectiveness and flexibility postemergence.

Growers who plant Enlist corn and Enlist soybeans will be able to use Enlist Duo, a proprietary blend of glyphosate and new 2,4-D choline, postemergence. Because this technology uses two modes of action, it helps preserve and prolong the efficacy of both ingredient herbicides. And it controls the stubborn weeds that rob yield.

Ensuring effective application
Enlist Duo features Colex-D® technology, which provides several benefits, including near-zero volatility, minimized potential for physical drift, low odor and improved handling characteristics. Enlist field specialists can help growers get more out of Enlist Duo herbicide by educating them on using the appropriate nozzles, spray pressure and boom height.

In addition to Malter and other Enlist™ field specialists, growers, applicators and retailers can take advantage of the Enlist Ahead resource to achieve the best results from the Enlist system today and in the future.

“Enlist field specialists are passionate in our efforts to educate growers, applicators and retailers,” Malter says. “We want to make sure they understand Enlist technology. It’s a superior weed control system. We have developed application procedures to ensure both growers and their neighbors have a positive experience.”

Malter invites questions from growers and retailers.

“Don’t be shy,” he says. “Feel free to reach out to your Dow AgroSciences sales rep or myself. We want to help growers understand this technology and make an informed decision on how it fits in their operation. We’re working to help growers improve their weed management programs both today and down the road.”