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Agriculture

2012-06-01 08:46:38

Higher yields for corn and soybeans

Q: What are the advantages of using fungicide on corn and soybeans, and when should it be applied for maximum benefit?

A: A fungicide is vitally important, especially when you want to protect, and see a return on your investment. If you want to maximize that investment, consider a fungicide product that delivers both disease control and growth enhancement. You will be glad you did. Fungicide applied early in the season positions corn and soybeans for maximum yield at a critical growth stage through preventative disease control, better stress response and increased plant performance. Extended grain and pod fill is the final step in optimizing yields, and producers can expect to see the following when treated properly: Corn: • Long-lasting control of a broad spectrum of corn diseases • Uniform distribution of the product for flexibility and new growth protection • Built-in resistance management • Improved plant growth resulting in higher yields • Increased water efficiency that helps protect green leaf area of the plant Soybeans: • Produces bigger pods • Long lasting, broad-spectrum control of yield-robbing soybean diseases. • More beans and complete pod fill by preserving green leaf area • Longer period of photosynthesis All of these things result in a couple of big advantages. For example in treating corn, the correct product applied at the correct time will result in bigger ears with more kernels by preserving the green leaf area and promoting a longer period of photosynthesis. This will also promote stronger stalks and longer stand that leads to an easier harvest with less potential for stalk breakage or ear fall, helping prevent volunteer corn the following year. Ask around, there are some great products that will help in maximizing your efforts, make it a great season!