Crop planning is in full swing at Sylvite! With some real winter weather upon us now, it is a good time to stay inside and begin your 2021 planning.
As with every year, there are some new Crop Protection offerings available for your field crops that we want you to know about. Today, we are sharing a brief list of some of these products and why you should consider making them part of your 2021 plan.
CORN
Envita
o Nitrogen fixing bacteria from NexusBioAg
o Bacteria present within cells in entire to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere directly
o Improved crop yields, especially in high-yielding or stressed crop conditions
Enlist 1
o Standalone 2,4-D choline herbicide from Corteva
o Flexibility to tank-mix with glyphosate or glufosinate for hard-to-control weeds
o Same enhanced safety from drift and volatity as Enlist Duo
Lontrel XC
o Post-emergent herbicide from Corteva
o Delivers superior control of tough broadleaf weeds like Canada Thistle and Sowthistle
Shieldex
o Post-emergent herbicide from Gowan
o Effective control of key broadleaf weeds and grasses with residual activity
o Excellent safety for recropping to a variety of sensitive crops
Miravis Neo
o In-crop fungicide from Syngenta
o Preventative, early curative, long-lasting activity on leaf diseases and Fusarium and Gibberella ear rots
o Reduction in DON levels, improved grain quality, and higher yields
SOYBEANS
Saltro
o Fungicidal seed treatment from Syngenta
o Management of Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), one of the most significant soybean diseases in Ontario
ILEVO
o Fungicidal and nematocidal seed treatment from BASF
o Protection against Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN), two of biggest yield robbers in Ontario soybeans
Fierce EZ
o Pre-emergent herbicide from Nufarm
o New liquid reformulation for broadleaf and grass control, especially waterhemp
o Requires less rainfall for activation, longer lasting residual
Commenza
o Pre-emergent herbicide from Corteva
o 3 modes of action to deliver season long control of annual grass and broadleaf weeds
Zidua SC
o Pre-emergent or early post-emergent herbicide from BASF
o Consistent residual control of grass and select broadleaf weeds with wide window of application
o Excellent control of pigweed and waterhemp
Enlist 1
o Standalone 2,4-D choline herbicide from Corteva
o Flexibility to tank-mix with glyphosate or glufosinate for hard-to-control weeds
o Same enhanced safety from drift and volatity as Enlist Duo
Sefina
o Insecticide from BASF
o Protection against Soybean Aphids, quick knockdown and extended control
Sivanto Prime
o Insecticide from Bayer
o Protection against Soybean Aphids, quick knockdown and extended control
WHEAT
Proliant
o Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) from Nufarm
o Improve early growth in crop, heartier winter survival and increased yields
Lontrel XC
o Post-emergent herbicide from Corteva
o Delivers superior control of tough broadleaf weeds like Canada Thistle and Sowthistle
Moddus
o Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) from Syngenta
o Thicker, shorter stems in improve standability and reduce lodging
Cerefit
o Early season fungicide from Corteva
o Protection from leaf diseases in-crop
Miravis Ace
o In-crop fungicide – Fusarium Head Blight protection from Syngenta
o Reduction in DON levels, improved grain quality, and higher yields
With loads of options and different tank-mixes available with these products and many others, be sure to check with your Sylvite consultant to find out what will work for you! We can help you to by providing a full run-down and ensure they fit your farm best!