FMC Good to Grow Podcast

Alix Whitener, IPM expert and FMC technical manager, joins Jake to discuss recent pheromone research and how they can complement a well-managed IPM system. The post Do you smell that? The growing use of pheromones is part of an effective IPM system. appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Nick Hustedde, technical service manager for FMC, discusses sustainable management strategies for growers currently facing a population of herbicide-resistant waterhemp. The post Keys to Sustainably Managing Herbicide-Resistant Waterhemp appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Hear from boots-on-the-ground California PCAs, Pete Sweeney and Steve Quashnick as they compare decades of experience battling grapevine trunk disease (GTD). The post A Meeting of PCA Minds: Grapevine Trunk Disease appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Learn how irrigation can help improve the effectiveness of crop protection products. Host Jake Turner is joined by FMC Technical Manager Eric Castner. The post Examining the Relationship Between Irrigation and Crop Protection appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Striving to reach the higher yield or increase revenue? Listen to Brandon Lovett, WinField® United agronomist and Drake Copeland, FMC technical service manager discuss how crop protection plays a role. The post At the Intersection of Crop Productivity and Yields: Crop Protection appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

We're discussing the most pressing foliar diseases in corn, including gray leaf spot, southern rust and the enigmatic tar spot. The post Addressing Aggressive Corn Diseases: The Multi-Million Yield Robbers appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

A new eyespot lookalike foliar disease is appearing in southern corn. Listen as we put it under the microscope. The post The 411 on Curvularia Leaf Spot appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Are you an insect-identifying ace? Brush up on your pest identification with entomology expert Dr. Alix Whitener and host Jake Turner. The post Friend or Foe? How Distinguishing Pests Effectively Can Pay Dividends. appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Biologicals, the nature-derived segment of crop protection, are discussed with extension expert, Surendra K. Dara, Ph.D. Hear why they are trending and where the category is headed. The post The Potential of Biologicals — The Next Layer of Crop Protection appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Listen in on how to help protect alfalfa from the triple threat of weeds, diseases and insects. Hear expert advice on scouting and application decision-making. The post Securing Full-Season Protection on the Alfalfa Acre appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

The first priority on a rice growing operation is weed control. Hear experts discuss a full-season weed control plan and the challenging grasses that makes it so important. The post Establishing Full-Season Weed Control in Rice appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Description: The growing in-furrow crop protection segment allows growers to retool what they do at-plant to help maximize success. Hear experts outline the benefits and options available. The post Finding Success at the Root Level appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

The way foliar diseases in corn are managed is evolving. New in 2021 is an at-plant concept that’s changing the foliar fungicide landscape. The post Research Recap: Xyway™ Brand Fungicides Grower and University Trials appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Tough weeds could become metabolically resistant to herbicides. Join two leading researchers as they discuss what this means for growers. The post Emerging Weed Challenges: Metabolic Resistance appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Washington potato growers are on a path to limit insecticide-resistant pests. Hear about the industry’s accelerating Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices in this episode. The post Picking Up Steam: IPM in Potatoes appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Grapevine trunk disease is one of the most destructive disease complexes in grapes. Gain insights and management tips to help protect your vineyard. The post Exploring the Grapevine Trunk Disease Complex and Management Strategies appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

A fluctuating pest spectrum is challenging growers. Learn about the new optimized combination of active ingredients to control more than 40 insects. The post Discovering What’s New in Pest Management: Elevest™ Insect Control appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

The different corn rootworm species remain a consistent threat for many U.S. corn growers. Though corn rootworm populations have not necessarily grown, issues related to insecticide and trait resistance development have made them a more resilient threat and created a wrench in many future management programs. Listen in as Bob Wright, research and extension entomologist […] The post The Corn Rootworm Conundrum: Where Do We Go From Here? appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

For more than 120 years, cotton root rot has affected numerous U.S. crops — 2,300 to be specific — but has been particularly hard on permanent crops like almonds, grapes and pecans. Inflicting damage that ranges from significant yield loss to complete orchard or vineyard removal, cotton root rot has been and remains a threat […] The post Keeping Cotton Root Rot in Check: Grapes and Tree Nuts appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

In the surge of resistant weed biotypes, migration has played a significant role. For sunflower and wheat growers, downy brome and kochia are two weeds in particular that have increased their footprint thanks to migration. Listen in as Kirk Sager, technical services manager for FMC, places these weeds and migration styles under the microscope and […] The post Weeds Don’t Just Move South to North: Downy Brome and Kochia appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

In the average almond and pistachio orchard, upwards of 12 different ant species can be found. But, only one or two of those species will actually have a negative economic impact. Kris Tollerup, integrated pest management advisor for the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, joins the podcast to break down ways […] The post “Oh Nuts!” Ant Management in Almond and Pistachio Orchards appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

For the last two decades, the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and its vectored pathogen, the cause of citrus greening disease (also known as HLB), have inflicted unprecedented damage in citrus groves. Today, the battle wages on in key growing states like California, Florida and Texas. To Monique Rivera, cooperative extension specialist and entomologist at the […] The post The Battle to Control the Asian Citrus Psyllid appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

At-plant, inside-out, season-long: These are characteristics corn growers don’t typically associate with their foliar fungicides but that’s changing. In 2021, FMC will launch a new at-plant fungicide, Xyway™ 3D fungicide, that will deliver early to mid-season control of foliar diseases, including Northern corn leaf blight and gray leaf spot. This novel approach to disease management […] The post Discovering What’s New In Disease Control: Xyway™ 3D Fungicide appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

If there was a competition for the most successful invasive pests, spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) would top the standings. Since its introduction to the U.S. more than a decade ago, SWD has spread coast to coast and changed the way and, even in some cases, the cultivars small fruit growers produce. Listen in as Alix Whitener, […] The post Managing Spotted-Wing Drosophila Threat in Small Fruits appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Manage the disease, don’t let the disease manage you: This is the stance cotton growers have taken for more than a century when dealing with cotton root rot. A unique disease and an ever-present threat, cotton root rot can be unpredictable and difficult to manage. To prepare for and properly control cotton root rot, it […] The post Keys To Managing Cotton Root Rot appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

In the spring when the timetable seems to grow more and more condensed, it’s easy to choose the perceived “easy button” option. In situations like this when weed control is on the table, some growers will opt for a postemergence plus residual combo herbicide as their easy button option. However, relying on this type of […] The post Why Trading Preemergence Herbicides For Post + Residual Combinations Is Not An Equal Tradeoff appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

2019 was a growing year like no other. A compressed spring and fall created a host of challenges that had growers resorting to their plan B and, in some cases, plan C. Though the calendar has changed, the aftermath of these challenges could be just as relevant in 2020. Listen in as David Wheeler, associate […] The post Revisiting An Up and Down 2019 Growing Season appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

The calendar has been flipped and growers are moving full steam ahead into the 2020 growing year. But before plans can be implemented, 2019 provided a few lessons for refining management strategies and gave a glimpse into how the changing agricultural landscape is affecting pests like navel orangeworms and diamondback moths. Join Michael Parsons, regional […] The post Turning The Page To 2020: Evaluating 2019 and Its Crop Protection Programs appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Heading into the 2020 leafy vegetable growing season, signs are already indicating it will be a challenging one. With pest pressure starting to pick up and volatile weather conditions, early protection will be a difference maker to ensure a successful crop. Listen in as Brent Johnson, technical service manager for FMC, discusses the emerging pest […] The post Early Protection of Leafy Vegetables appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

From drones with sprayers to GPS, precision in crop production can take many different forms. As new technologies emerge, these advances are continuously changing the industry’s concept of what “precision” is. Tune in as Lamar Buckelew, product development manager for Precision Platforms at FMC, discusses where the marriage of precision and crop protection is headed […] The post Precision & Crop Protection: Where Are We Headed? appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Powdery mildew continues to be one of the most prominent diseases affecting wine and table grape production. More issues related to fungicide resistance are emerging while seasons like 2019 produce perfect conditions for powdery mildew. Developments like these have put a bigger spotlight and emphasis on management strategies, like FRAC group rotation and application timing. […] The post Increasing The Effectiveness and Efficiency Of A Grape Powdery Mildew Treatment Program appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

The soybean gall midge has perplexed the Western Corn Belt the last two seasons. A range of questions remain unanswered regarding the insect, from where it originated to how planting dates affect its development. But researchers have made significant headway in the last year as they work to understand the enigmatic insect. Listen in as […] The post Research Update: Soybean Gall Midge appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Building a disease management strategy takes meticulous planning. A key piece to a plan’s structure is the layered cadence of fungicides and FRAC groups. Striking a perfect balance is essential to maintaining a high level of efficacy and minimizing resistance development. Join Issa Qandah, technical service manager for FMC, as he assesses the key steps […] The post A Layered Fungicide Program: The Key to Long-Term, Effective Disease Control appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Weeds and planting timing are the two challenges facing winter wheat growers heading into the 2020 season. The wet spring weather kept many growers out of the field and behind the eight-ball to manage weed flushes. Delayed planting has pushed the soybean season further into the winter wheat planting window. Listen in as Tom Quade, […] The post Prepping For The 2020 Winter Wheat Season appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Quality standards for fruits and vegetables are at an all-time high. Consumers expect a practically perfect product, and pests like Lepidopterans and leafminers are creating crop quality and plant health issues for growers. Listen in as Alix Whitener, technical service manager for FMC, examines the threat these pests pose to crop quality now and in […] The post Lepidopterans and Leafminers’ Effect On Crop Quality appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Relentless and continuous — that’s how the 2019 weed situation has been best described. With a record wet spring, weeds got a head start on many growers and never looked back. Now, growers need to determine how they can tackle these yield-robbing weeds back to reduce seed banks and ensure a clean start in 2020. […] The post Assessing The 2019 Weed Challenge: Prevent Plant Acres To Fall Burndown appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Scars on a lettuce leaf, an undersized onion bulb – these are the tell-tale signs of thrips damage. Now, these visual effects might not reduce yield or make the produce inedible, but they do influence the marketability of a crop and a grower’s profitability. Join Philip Northover, technical service manager for FMC, as he explores […] The post Thrips: The Threat To Specialty Crop Quality and Your Wallet appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Fungicide resistance is a pressing issue effecting more and more peanut growers. With many of the available strobilurin and triazole chemistries the most impacted, what can growers do to their fungicide programs to address resistance development? Listen in as Craig Heim, technical service manager for FMC, discuss the blueprints for creating a season-long disease management […] The post Tips For Building a Peanut Fungicide Program That Stems Fungicide Resistance Development appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

The Corn Belt has been abuzz about tar spot since it entered the spotlight in 2018. Looking ahead to summer 2019, experts project the disease’s geographic footprint to expand beyond Illinois and Wisconsin. Join Damon Smith, associate professor of plant pathology and Extension specialist for the University of Wisconsin, as he provides a review of […] The post Tar Spot 101 appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

The stakes are higher than ever to control lepidoptera and leafhoppers in the vineyard. With the value of vineyards and demand for high quality fruit increasing, it’s crucial to maintain the upper hand on these profit-sucking pests. Join Issa Qandah, technical service manager for FMC, as he discusses year-round strategies to control lepidoptera and leafhoppers […] The post Ramping Up For Lepidoptera and Leafhoppers In Grapes appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

The “billion dollar pest” – corn rootworm – is a growing and ever adaptive challenge for corn growers. As populations ebb and flow from year to year, growers should scout weekly in-season for pressure points and execute management practices that reduce larvae and beetle populations. Listen in as Gail Stratman, regional technical manager for FMC, […] The post Scouting For and Combatting Corn Rootworm Beetles appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Proactive versus reactive: that’s the approach we all want to take when it comes to controlling diseases, insects and weeds in our fields and orchards. Shouldn’t we take a similar proactive approach to our insecticide chemistry classes, like diamide insecticides, when using them? Listen in as Alejandro Del Pozo-Valdivia, entomologist and area integrated pest management […] The post Strategies To Protect The Diamide Insecticide Toolbox appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

There’s no silver bullet when it comes to tackling herbicide resistance. The solution is a multi-faceted, proactive approach that requires examining not just what’s in the jug, but also a grower’s cultural practices. Join Drake Copeland, technical service manager for FMC, as he discusses herbicide resistance management, key cultural practices and strategies to help protect […] The post Curbing Herbicide Resistance With Best Practices appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

The reversing of drought conditions in California have been a two-sided coin for many almond growers. The influx of water has saturated or flooded almond orchards in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys to the point some growers were unable to sanitize their orchards for navel orangeworm (NOW) mummies. Without this first measure of control […] The post Navel Orangeworm Outlook In Almonds appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Start clean, stay clean: It’s a saying every grower has heard countless times in regard to weed control. But, what does it REALLY take to start and stay clean of yield-limiting weeds all season long? Listen in as Gail Stratman, regional technical manager for FMC, breaks down this question and the elements of an effective […] The post How To Start and Stay Clean With Effective Weed Management appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Tree nut orchards face an uphill battle against weeds in 2019. The much-needed wet winter is delaying orchard growers’ ability to get into their fields to make preemergent applications, increasing the potential for weed growth and winter annuals going to seed. Listen in as Philip Northover, technical service manager for FMC, breaks down steps to […] The post Combatting Weed Pressure In Tree Nuts appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

With the 2019 season underway, there are a number of in-field challenges facing row crop growers. From Bt trait escapes to soybean seed quality to expanding herbicide resistance, the list only continues to grow. Join David Wheeler, associate director of technical services for FMC, as he breaks down these yield-limiting issues and the steps and […] The post Growing Season Outlook & How To Prepare appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Adoption of integrated pest management practices continues to grow, but do you have the necessary building blocks in place to implement a successful program? Listen in as Alix Whitener, technical service manager for FMC, breaks down the key components of an effective IPM program and provides a look at new tactics university researchers are developing […] The post Building Blocks Of An Effective IPM Program appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Disease season will be here before we know it. Does your fungicide program have all the necessary pieces? To start prepping, join Brandon Schrage, technical service manager for FMC, as he provides a look at a tool for managing foliar diseases and fungicide resistance in soybeans – Lucento® fungicide. Listen in as Brandon breaks down […] The post Tool To Manage Disease In Soybeans appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Brent Johnson, technical service manager for FMC, discusses the importance of early insect control, proactive resistance management and how growers can implement strategies for enhanced grove and orchard health. Brent provides valuable insights on putting a plan in place to ensure your crops are protected throughout the season. To learn more about solutions mentioned during […] The post Early Protection Of Tree Fruit appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.

Kirk Sager, technical service manager for FMC, discusses how rotation flexibility can open the door for more cropping options. Discover how this approach, along with a diversified crop portfolio, can play a long-term role in strengthening your operation. Kirk also talks about crop rotation for niche markets and how to help control resistant weeds by […] The post Diversifying Cropping Options With Rotation Flexibility appeared first on FMC Good to Grow Podcast.