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CONVENTIONAL CORN PRODUCTION GUIDE
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$99/Bag Conventional CornEarly Adopter price. Regular list price: $130/bag.
Download Product Spec Sheets below:
RM 102 - F2F1C-028A
RM 106 - F2F1C-068WCE
RM 108 - F2F1C-088A
RM 110 - F2F1C-108A
RM 112 - F2F1C-128A
$29/Bag Glyphosate Tolerant SoybeanEarly Adopter price. Regular list price: $35/bag.
Download Product Spec Sheets below:
RM 2.2 - F2F2G-228A
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TABLE OF CONTENTSRETURN ON INVESTMENT 4CALCULATING YOUR ROI 5CONVENTIONAL VERSUS NON-GMO: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? 6DISCOUNTED CHEMICAL LIST 7-9IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS TO MAINTAIN NON-GMO PURITY 10-11EXPANDED HERBICIDE LIST 12-18ACRONYMS 19
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The agronomic and chemical information in this guide is based on independent research we conducted and proprietary information from the FBN Network. Please note, this information is not intended as an agronomic recommendation, nor are we making any such recommendation. Always consult an independent agronomist if you are unsure of agronomic decisions on your operation.
This guide is for informational purposes only. It is important to note that the products and alternatives cited in this guide may not be right for every crop or farm, and may have very different guidelines for use in different states. To identify the crop protection products that are right for your operation, consult a local agronomist or extension officer. We are not a licensed commercial or private applicator of chemicals including, without limitation, herbicide, pesticide, insecticide, rodenticide or fertilizer. All alternative products listed are only possible alternative or substitute products, and its listing in this document does not constitute a recommendation.
The reader is solely and exclusively responsible for determining the suitability of any product for his/her intended use, following the product label for proper handling and use, and for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal law. This information is a summary of product information and should not be used as a replacement for consulting the applicable product label. Please consult the label for the most complete and up-to-date information about any referenced product. Readers must have a valid applicator or dealer license to use restricted use pesticides.
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A FARMER’S PERSPECTIVE
This is our fourth season growing non-GMO corn. We initially started switching acres to non-GMO corn, even without a premium, because of the input savings. We cut our seed costs in half by switching from traited national seed brands to regional conventional hybrids. We do spend a little more on weed control, but the seed savings outweigh the extra cost of our herbicide plan.
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”PAT DUNCANSON
MINNESOTA
RETURN ON INVESTMENTMaximizing your return on investment when growing conventional corn comes down to balancing several key factors. These include differences in seed and chemical costs, yield variance and grain marketing. We have multi-year data from over 550 FBN farmers who planted both conventional corn and GMO corn. Insights in this section are based on analysis on over 200,000 acres of conventional production and over 4 million acres of GMO production.
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SEED COST: ON AVERAGE FBN FARMERS WHO BUY CONVENTIONAL CORN SEED SAVE ABOUT $39/ACRE ON SEED. The savings on conventional corn seed is the most common reason we hear when asking farmers why they are switching acres to conventional corn. On average, FBN farmers who buy conventional corn seed save about $39/acre on seed. Difference between price records submitted to FBN for conventional
varieties and GMO varieties in the same state. The average savings per bag (about $89/bag) was calculated assuming a 35K seeds/acre seeding rate and 80K seeds/bag. On average, FBN farmers who buy conventional corn seed save about $39/acre on corn.
Seed Cost Savings ($/Acre)
Distribution of Seed Savings from Conventional Corn
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$40-$50
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$50-$60
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CHEMICAL COST: DIFFERENT PLANS.NOT NECESSARILY MORE EXPENSIVE. Switching to conventional corn does not necessarily increase your chem cost per acre. Agronomists and farmers with experience growing conventional corn are often able to create chemical plans that are cost-neutral to the plans they create for GMO corn. A well-designed pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide program with overlapping residual and contact herbicides can help you keep your fields clean through canopy.
FBN data from over 550 FBN members who have grown both GMO and conventional acres. Values are based on over 200,000 acres of conventional production and over 4 million acres of GMO production.
Yield Difference between Conventional and GMO Corn
Distribution of Yield Difference from Conventional Corn
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0-10 bu/acDecrease on
Conventional Acres
22%
0-10 bu/acIncrease on
Conventional Acres
21%
10-20 bu/acIncrease on
Conventional Acres
19%
>20 bu/acIncrease on
Conventional Acres
13%
YIELD DIFFERENCE: Over 50% of FBN farmers who plant conventional corn see higher yields compared to GMO corn. Contrary to popular belief, growing conventional corn does not mean you should expect a yield drag.
• Variety performance and individual field conditions will have the biggest impact on yield differences.
CALCULATE YOUR ROIFill out this form with an FBN rep to see how the economics could work on your farm.
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REVENUE FACTOR COMPARABLE CORN COST F2F CORN COST
SEED COST/AC
AVG CHEMICAL COST/AC
YIELD/AC
REVENUE CALCULATIONSAssumed Market Price/BU $
REVENUE/AC
(Yield/AC) x (Assumed Market Price/BU)
NET REVENUE/AC
(Revenue/AC) - (AVG Chemical/AC) - (Seed Cost/AC)
CONVENTIONAL VERSUS NON-GMO: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? The terms and definitions around GMO, conventional and non-GMO can often be confusing. Below is a short explainer on key terms.
TRAITED CORN (GMO CORN): Any corn seed that has at least one foreign trait added to the seed through genetic modification.
• Most common traits are corn borer resistance, corn rootworm resistance, and glyphosate tolerance.
• Terms single stacked, double stacked, triple stacked, etc. refers to the number of traits added to the seed.
• Farmers planting RIB (refuge in-a-bag) plant a mix of conventional and traited corn within the same bag. All RIB corn contains a mix of conventional corn and traited corn.
CONVENTIONAL CORN: Any corn seed that has no foreign traits added to the seed through genetic modification.
• Impossible to ensure that a bag of seed is 100% free of genetically modified material, due to unintended cross pollination during corn seed production and in the field.
• Glyphosate and glufosinate containing herbicides should not be sprayed over the top of conventional corn. Nearly all other corn herbicides can be used on conventional corn.
NON-GMO CORN: Corn seed that meets a higher level of purity of being trait free than conventional corn.
• There are additional steps that must be taken to meet contract specifications to get a premium by marketing the crop as non-GMO corn.
• In recent years the number of farmers growing non-GMO corn has expanded making the availability of non-GMO contracts more scarce and reducing the size of market premiums.
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DISCOUNTED CHEMICAL PLAN LIST FBN Price valid through 9/30/2018 while supplies last.
The chemical list below contains some of the most commonly used active ingredients for conventional corn and product(s) which (1) contains that active ingredient, (2) is labeled for use for conventional corn, and (3) which FBN SM is currently offering for sale at a discounted price*. This chemical list does not constitute a recommendation**. This list is not intended to be a definitive list of all products which contain that active ingredient*** nor is it a complete list of all products which could be applied to conventional corn. To view and learn more about other products which may contain these active ingredients or that could be applied to conventional corn please visit www.farmersbusinessnetwork.com.
MARKET AVERAGE PRICE only includes prices provided by FBN members and includes both invoices and quoted prices and is aggregated from the most recent year with sufficient data. Some farmers may receive post-sale discounts or rebates due to bundling of seed purchases with chemical purchases and/or rebates from manufacturers.
*The prices below are while supplies last, are subject to change at any time and without notice.
**FBN Inputs, LLC is not a licensed pest control advisor or consultant, a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg) and this chemical list should not be used in states where a license may be required, including, but not limited to: California, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington.
***Please consult with an independent agronomist and consider your specific field conditions (e.g,. soil type and texture, weed pressure, and rotational factors) before making a chemical planning or purchasing decisions. You are solely responsible for complying strictly with the label and the laws in your jurisdiction and for your intended application.
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The most difficult-to-control weeds in corn production are kochia, common waterhemp and marestail. All of these weeds have demonstrated resistance to one or more groups of herbicides. This multiple group resistance makes herbicide program development more difficult. Always start with a clean seedbed. The best way to control weeds is not allowing them to emerge by using and overlapping residual herbicides.
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ACTIVEINGREDIENT PRODUCT PACKAGE FBN
PRICEMARKET PRICE RATE/AC PRICE/AC TARGET WEEDS/PESTS REMARKS
2,4-D AMINEAlligare 2,4-D
Amine
1 x 270 gal $9.39/gal
$14.22/gal
16 oz $1.16Winter annuals: marestail, dandylion, henbit, canada thistle
Inexpensive herbicide and small risk of drift when no crops are emerged. Delay planting minimum of 14 days following application. Preplant applications require adjuvants of NIS at 1 qt / 100 gal or COC at 1 gal / 100 gal OR MSO at 1 gal / 100 gal plus AMS at 2 - 4 lbs / ac
2 x 2.5 gal $10.14/gal 16 oz $1.25
GLYPHOSATEAgSaverTM
Glyphosate 5.41 x 265 gal $14.43/gal $15.
$15.49/gal24 oz $2.67
Aids in winter annual control and emerged grasses: marestail, henbit, mustards, downy brome grass
Some weeds are resistant, many other weeds stillcontrolled. Rainfast in 1 hour. Some glyphosate contains surfactant, other requires addition of NIS. AMS at 8.5–17 lb / gal is required for most formations. When comparing glyphosate products, use acid equivalent.
PRE-
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ATRAZINEVALUE PICK e.g. Atrazine
4L
1 x 270 gal $10.61/gal
$10.49/gal
32 - 48 oz $2.62 - $3.93Grasses and broadleaf weeds. Residual control of foxtails, sunflower, veletleaf
Addition of atrazine to most tank mixes seems to enhance tank mix partners efficacy. Combine with postemergent applications for mosteffective weed control.2 x 2.5 gal $11.76/gal 32 - 48 oz $2.91 - $4.36
DISCOUNTED CHEMICAL LIST (continued)
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PRE-
EMER
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRODUCT PACKAGE FBN PRICE MARKET
PRICE RATE/ACRE PRICE/ACRE TARGET WEEDS/PESTS REMARKS
METOLACHLOR +SULFENTRAZONE
Metalica1 x 265 gal $26.17/gal
$35.72/gal16 -24 oz $3.22 - $4.82 Residual control of several grasses and
small seeded broadleaves: foxtails, waterhemp, palmer amaranth
Use in place of Dual®.2 x 2.5 gal $29.83/gal 16 -24 oz $3.68 - $5.52
Sulfentrazone 4SC
2 x 2.5 gal$174.54/
gal$170.45/gal 3 -6 oz $4.09 - $8.17
Provides burndown and residual broadleaf weed control: kochia, marestail, mustards, lambsquarters, waterhemp
Combine with metolachlor to form the same active ingredients as Authority Elite® at good savings.
CLORANSULAM METHYL +
SULFENTRAZONESonic® 2 x 7.5 lb $47.78/lb $57.26/lb 4 - 6.4 oz
$11.78 - $18.84
Provides burndown and residual broadleaf weed control
FLUMIOXAZIN +PYROXASULFONE
WDGFierce® 4 x 6 lb $79.06/lb $92.42/lb 3 oz $14.58
Provides burndown and residual grass and broadleaf weed control: waterhemp and kochia
Good burndown. Can be applied 30 days beforeplanting. Requires 3/4 inch of water to activate.
FLUMIOXAZINFlumioxazin 51% WDG
4 x 5 lb $37.43/lb $58.36/lb 2 - 3 oz $4.61 - $6.92Provides burndown and residual broadleaf weed control: lambsquarters, black nightshade, and pigweeds
Can be applied 7 to 60 days before planting.
ACETOCHLOR +ATRAZINE
Volley® ATZ LITE NXT
1 x 250 gal $31.51/gal $29.82/gal57.6 - 64
oz$13.46 - $14.96
Residual grass and broadleaf weed control. Apply a low rate of atrazine to avoid carryover issues. Grass and small seeded broadleaf weeds: pigweed species, lambsquarters, kochia
Use when atazine carryover may be a problem in rotation.
ACETOCHLOR +ATRAZINE
Volley® ATZ NXT
1 x 250 gal $23.95/gal $25.60/gal44.8 - 96
oz$8.26 - $17.71
Residual grass and broadleaf weed control: sunflower, velvetleaf, kochia
Full rate of atrazine to provide residual control of certain weeds
POST
EM
ERGE
PENDIMETHALIN H20 CS
Satellite® HydroCap
1 x 260 gal $35.05/gal $38.24/gal 1.5 - 2 pt $6.47 - $8.63Residual grass control and suppresses small seeded broadleaf weeds: pigweed and lambsquarters
Can apply until field corn is in the V8 stage or 30 inches tall. Needs incorporation by water or mechanical means to get desired weed control
PYROXASULFONE WDG
Zidua® 4 x 80 oz $8.49/oz $7.47/oz 2 - 4 oz$16.70 - $33.40
Good residual grass control and also small seeded broadleaf weeds: foxtails, water-hemp, pigweed, palmer amaranth, kochia
Will not control emerged weeds, used in Pre + Post sequential program to prevent additional weed growth. 3/4 inch of water required to activate. Premium residual product for pigweed species
DISCOUNTED CHEMICAL LIST (continued)
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POST
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ERGE
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
PRODUCT PACKAGE FBN PRICE
MARKET PRICE RATE/ACRE PRICE/ACRE TARGET WEEDS/PESTS REMARKS
METOLACHLOR Metalica
1 x 265 gal $26.17/gal
$35.72/gal
16 - 24 oz $3.22 - $4.82Residual grass control for annual grasses and pigweed as well as control or suppression of waterhemp, palmer amaranth, eastern black nightshade, and yellow nutsedge
Less expensive compared to Zidua® and provides similar length of residual control. Slightly less control of pigweed species
2 x 2.5 gal $29.83/gal 48 - 64 oz $3.68 - $5.52
ACETOCHLOR ECVALUE PICK e.g.
Warrant®1 x 265 gal $21.44/gal $26.00/gal 2 - 3 pt $5.35 - $8.02
Residual control of most grasses as well as waterhemp, palmer amaranth, sunflower, velvetleaf
Residual control of most grasses as well as waterhemp, palmer amaranth, sunflower, velvetleaf
IN-F
URRO
W IN
SECT
ICID
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BIFENTHRIN LFCVALUE PICK e.g. Bifen-ture® LFC
4 x 1 gal $96.63/gal $119.13/gal
.4 - .98 oz /1000 ft row
Depends onrow width
Rootworm larva, wireworm, black cutworm
Compatible with liquid fertilizers for in furrow applications
FUNG
ICID
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AZOXYSTROBINVALUE PICK
e.g. AzoxyStar2 x 2.5 gal $86.73/gal $92.57/gal 8-16 oz
$5.33 - $10.67
Prevents grey leaf spot and southern rust
Preventive fungicide. Will have no effect on any disease present at application
ADJU
VANT
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CROP OILCONCENTRATE
Novita Crop Oil Concentrate
1 x 270 gal $8.23/gal
2 x 2.5 gal $9.63/gal
NON-IONICSURFACTANT
Novita 901 x 270 gal $9.80/gal
2 x 2.5 Gal $10.13/gal
HIGH SURFACTANTMETHYLATED
SEED OIL
Novita MSO Xtra
1 x 270 Gal $11.70/gal
2 x 2.5 Gal $12.31/gal
Dual® is a registered trademark of Syngenta. Volley® ATZ LITE NXT and Volley® ATZ NXT are registered trademarks of Tenkoz Inc. Sonic® and Fierce® are registered trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company. Bifenture® LFC is a registered trademark of United Phosphorous, Inc. Alligare 2,4-D Amine is a registered trademark of Alligare. Metalica is a registered trademark of Sharda USA LLC. Willowood Sulfentrazone 4SC is a registered trademark of Willowood USA. Flumioxazin 51% WDG is a registered trademark of RedEagle. AzoxyStar® is a registered trademark of Albaugh, LLC/Agri Star. Novita 90 and Novita MSO Xtra are registered trademarks of Novita.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS TO MAINTAIN NON-GMO PURITY Consider a number of factors before making the final decision to dedicate acres to conventional corn. Many farmers choose to grow conventional corn for the seed savings alone. Furthermore, to maximize your potential to get a premium for non-GMO corn, you need to put in extra steps to maintain grain quality and meet contract specifications.
PREPLANT � SEED SELECTION - If filling a non-GMO contract that pays a premium, best practices include: • Non-GMO tested seed that has no detection of genetic modification (GM) in the
seed.*• Seed purity greater than or equal to 96%• Germination minimum of 90%Obtain a statement detail from your seed company that the seed has no detectable GM in their quality tests.* Tested seed that has no detection of GM does not mean that there is no GM in the seed, it simply means that it was tested and there was no detection.
� SMART FIELD SELECTION - Field selection is critical to maintain purity. The following are key factors to consider when making your field selection:• Be aware of potential cross-pollination issues with neighboring fields. Establish
buffers by using windbreaks or hedgerows to alleviate issues.• Let your neighbors know which field(s) you are planting non-GMO crops.• If possible, in order to minimize cross-pollination with GMO crops, delay your planting
dates so that your non-GMO crops do not pollinate at the same time as adjoining GMO crops.
PLANT � CLEAN YOUR PLANTER: Inspect planter thoroughly for any grain or dirt that is trapped inside. If you are planting both GMO and non-GMO grain with the same planter, make sure to follow all cleaning techniques prior to planting.
� PROPER SETTINGS: Check equipment manufacturer’s manual for proper operation. Planting at proper speeds is crucial to ensure a uniform crop stand and to minimize splitting for fragile seeds.
� SEED TENDER: Fully open traps and sweep out any excess seed from seed tenders if using them to load planters. Run augers until dry.
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IN-SEASON - Weed and insect scouting is an important step for growing both conventional and non-GMO corn.
� WEED SCOUTING: Scout your field(s) throughout the growing season. Pay particularly close attention to weed pressure while weeds are emerging and small. Watch closely for noxious weeds and yield-robbing weeds such as cockleburs, pigweed, marestail, waterhemp, pokeberry, velvetleaf, balloon vine, etc. Fields should be scouted at a minimum of once a week.
� INSECT SCOUTING: Conventional corn growers should scout for European corn borer, western bean cutworm, fall armyworm and black cutworm. Conventional corn should not be planted in fields with expected corn rootworm infestations unless a rootworm insecticide will be used. Examples to consider as risks that require an insecticide would be corn-on-corn or known areas with a rootworm variant that is active in a soybean rotation.
HARVEST
� THOROUGH CLEANING: Clean out the combine by using compressed air to flush out. Unloading augers are the toughest to clean.• Harvest approximately 100 feet and unload the grain to clean your machine. • Keep flushed grain in a separate wagon or truck and do not sell with your non-GMO
corn. (It is good to keep documentation of this to show clean out of grain).
� STORAGE & HANDLING: Grain bins, augers, truck wagons, hoppers and pits all need to be cleaned if old grain and dust are present. Use a broom to sweep sidewalls and floor to remove grain and dust.
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EXPANDED HERBICIDE LISTThis expanded herbicide list was sourced from multiple agronomic resources and references, including manufacturer and product labels, as well as articles and guides published by University of Nebraska and Ohio State University.
Use this list as a reference when considering the most commonly used herbicides on conventional corn. Again, please consult the label for the most complete and up-to-date information about this product.
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FLUMIOXAZIN Valor® SX 2-4 oz
Abnormally warm or wet winters will reduce the length of weed control observed in the spring.
SEE LABEL
GLYPHOSATE (4.5 LB ACID EQUIVALENT)
Roundup PowerMAX® 16-30 oz Apply before ground freezes. SEE LABEL
DICAMBA Banvel 480 1/2-2 ptFor best performance, apply to annual weeds that are less than 6 inches tall.
SEE LABEL
SAFLUFENACIL Sharpen® powered by Kixor® 1-4 oz Add MSO at 1% v/v and AMS
at 8.5-17 lbs/gal. SEE LABEL
ATRAZINE Atrazine 4L 2-4 pt
Controls broadleaf weeds, add COC and N fertilizer and labeled rates for more effective burndown.
SEE LABEL
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2,4-D Defy® Amine 4 16 oz
Delay planting minimum of 14 days following application. Preplant applications require adjuvants of NIS at 1 qt/100 gal or COC at 1 gal/100 gal OR MSO at 1 gal/100 gal plus AMS at 2-4 lbs/ac.
SEE LABEL
ATRAZINE Atrazine 4L 2-4 pt
Preplant application of atrazine with COC and/or UAN can control small, emerged annual weeds. Combine with postemergent applications for most effective weed control.
SEE LABEL
ACETOCHLOR Warrant® 1.5-3 qt
Controls grasses and some broadleaf herbicides. Application rate depends on soil texture and organic matter. Apply after planting but prior to weed emergence, and before corn height exceeds 11 inches.
SEE LABEL
ATRAZINE + MESOTRIONE + S-METOLACHLOR
Lexar® EZ 3 qtContains 3 different herbicide modes of action. Can be applied on up to 12-Inch corn.
SEE LABEL
GLYPHOSATE (4.5 LB ACID EQUIVALENT)
Roundup PowerMAX®36 oz
(max use rate for single application)
Some glyphosate contains surfactant, other requires addition of NIS. AMS at 8.5-17 lb/gal is required for most formations. When comparing glyphosate products, use acid equivalent (ae).
SEE LABEL
FLUTHIACET-METHYL + PYROXASULFONE
Anthem® Maxx 4-5 oz
Can be applied through V4 corn. Tank-mix with atrazine, Balance® Flexx, Hornet®, Sharpen®, or Callisto®
to broaden weed spectrum.
SEE LABEL
ISOXAFLUTOLE Balance® Flexx 3-6 oz
30 DBP to V2 corn. Do not use Balance® Flexx on coarse-textured soils of less than 2% organic matter if the water table is less than 25 feet. Do not use on fields prone to runoff or flooding. Crop response is most likely to occur where soils are coarse, organic matter content is less than 1.5%, and the pH is greater than 7.4. Corn seed must be covered with 1.5-2 inches of soil. Avoid planting when the surface soil is wet.
SEE LABEL
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MESOTRIONE Willowood Mesotrione 4SC
6-7.7 oz
Controls broadleaf weeds. Apply preplant or pre-emergence for control of annual broadleaf weeds, including lambsquarters (including triazine-resistant), Pennsylvania smartweed, pigweeds, waterhemp, velvetleaf, and eastern black nightshade.
SEE LABEL
S-METOLACHLOR Brawl™ 1-2 pt
May be applied up to 30 days before planting as a single application. Control annual grasses and pigweed, and control or suppress waterhemp, eastern black nightshade, and yellow nutsedge. Application rate depends on soil texture and organic matter.
SEE LABEL
PENDIMETHALIN Satellite® HydroCap 2-4 pt
Controls annual grasses, pigweed, and lambsquarters (including triazine-resistant), and helps control smartweed, velvetleaf, and seedling johnsongrass.
SEE LABEL
SAFLUFENACIL Sharpen® powered by Kixor® 2-3.5 oz
Do not apply after corn has emerged. When applied alone without a postemergence program the product rates will not provide full-season weed control. Application rate depends on soil texture and organic matter.
SEE LABEL
ACETOCHLOR + CLOPYRALID + FLUMETSULAM
SureStart® II 1.5-3 pts
Application rate depends on soil texture and organic matter. When applied alone without a postemergence program the product rates will not provide full-season weed control.
SEE LABEL
PYROXASULFONE Zidua® SC 2.5-6.5 oz
Application rate depends on soil texture and organic matter. Combine with other pre-emergence herbicides to improve broadleaf weed control.
SEE LABEL
ATRAZINE + MESOTRIONE + S-METOLACHLOR + BICYCLOPYRONE
Acuron® 2-2.5 qt Apply to up to 12-inch corn. SEE LABEL
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ATRAZINE + S-METOLACHLOR Bicep II MAGNUM® 1.8-2.1 qtMust follow with another residual postemergence herbicide 3 weeks after application.
SEE LABEL
ISOXAFLUTOLE + THIENCARBAZONE Corvus® 3.3-5.6 oz Provides burndown for exisiting
weeds. SEE LABEL
FLUMIOXAZIN + PYROXASULFONE Fierce® 3 ozApply minimum of 2 weeks prior to planting. Also provides burndown activity.
SEE LABEL
ATRAZINE + ACETOCHLOR Degree Xtra® 2.9-3.7 qt
Apply 0-14 days before planting. Requires additional residual herbicide post-applied for difficult weeds.
SEE LABEL
ATRAZINE + DIMETHENAMID Guardsman Max® 2.5-4.5 qtRates vary with soil type, see label. Apply another residual herbicide postemergence.
SEE LABEL
SAFLUFENACIL + DIMETHENAMID Verdict® powered by Kixor® 13-18 oz Do not use on sandy soils. SEE LABEL
ACETOCHLOR + MESOTRIONE + CLOPYRALID Resicore® 2.5 qt Addition of atrazine .5-1 qt/ac
increases control. SEE LABEL
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CARFENTRAZONE-ETHYL Aim® EC 0.5-1 oz
Apply when most weeds are 1-4 inches tall for best results. Apply with NIS at .25% v/v. UAN at 2-4 gal/ 100 gal or AMS at 2-4 lbs/ac can be added if recommended for use with other herbicides in a mix with Aim® EC.
SEE LABEL
ATRAZINE Atrazine 4L 1.4-2.2 lb
Apply when broadleaves are 2-6 inches and/or grass weeds 1 inch or less. Apply with 1 qt/ac COC or MSO. Use higher rates to control larger broadleaf weeds or if grass weeds are present.
SEE LABEL
BENTAZON Basagran® 1.5-2 pt
For best results, apply with COC when weeds are in the 2-6 leaf stage. Apply in combination with atrazine for control of pigweed, lambsquarters, and ragweeds.
SEE LABEL
2,4-D LV ESTER Defy® LV-6 0.17-0.25 lb ai
If corn is more than 8 inches tall, use drop nozzles to reduce the risk of crop injury. Do not apply from tasseling to the dough stage.
SEE LABEL
ATRAZINE + MESOTRIONE Callisto® Xtra 20-24 oz
Apply when corn is less than 12 inches and weeds are less than 4 inches. Do not apply if Counter® was applied to corn. Do not apply within 7 days of a foliar organophosphate or carbamate insecticide.
SEE LABEL
TEMBOTRIONE + THIENCARBAZONE-METHYL Capreno® 3 oz Add a COC at 1% v/v and UAN
1.5 qt/ac if applied alone. SEE LABEL
TOPRAMEZONE + DIMETHENAMID Armezon® PRO 14-24 oz
Apply with MSO, COC, or HSOC 0.5-1% v/v plus either UAN at 1.25 to 2.5% v/v or AMS at 8.5-17 lbs/100 gal of water.
SEE LABEL
DICAMBA + CYPROSULFAMIDE DiFlexx™ 1/2-1 pt
Can be applied with an adjuvant and nitrogen source, especially under dry growing conditions. Apply with NIS at 0.25% v/v or COC/MSO at 1% v/v plus either UAN at 2-4 qt/ac or AMS at 8.5-17 lbs/100 gal of water.
SEE LABEL
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EXPANDED HERBICIDE LIST (continued)
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MESOTRIONE + ACETOCHLOR Harness® MAX See Remarks
Postemergence application rates based on soil texture and organic matter–coarse texture: 40-55 oz; medium: 55-64 oz; fine, less than 3% OM: 55-64 oz; fine, more than 3% OM: 64-75 oz. Apply up to 11-inch corn with NIS at 0.25% v/v or COC at 1% v/v. UAN or AMS may be added but increase risk of corn injury.
SEE LABEL
TEMBOTRIONE Laudis® 3 oz
Laudis® is most effective when applied in combination with 0.5 lbs ai/ac of atrazine. Apply when broadleaf weeds are less than 6 inches tall. Most grass species should be less than 3 inches tall at time of application. Apply with MSO at 1% v/v, minimum of 1.25 pt/ac plus either UAN at 1.5 qt/ac or AMS at 1.5 lb/ac.
SEE LABEL
MESOTRIONE Bellum™ 3 oz
Apply with COC at 1% v/v plus UAN at 2.5% v/v or AMS 8.5 lb/100 gallons. Do not use MSO or MSO blend adjuvants.
SEE LABEL
FLUTHIACET-METHYL Cadet™ 0.6-0.9 oz Outstanding velvetleaf and lambsquarters control. 70 day PHI. SEE LABEL
CLOPYRALID Curtail® 2 pt For suppression of Sanada thistle. Do not use on sweet or pop corn. SEE LABEL
TOPRAMEZONE Impact® 0.75-1 oz Control based on coverage. Apply a minimum of 15 gal/ac. SEE LABEL
HALOSULFURON Permit® 0.66-1.33 oz Add dicamba for ALS resistant weeds. SEE LABEL
DIFLUFENZOPYR + DICAMBA Status® 2.5-5 ozApply for emerged waterhemp and Palmer amaranth and kochia control less than 6 inches tall.
SEE LABEL
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Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Defy® Amine 4 and Defy® LV-6 are registered trademarks of ADAMA Group Company. Counter® and Impact® are registered trademarks of AMVAC Chemical Corporation. Armezon® PRO, Guardsman Max®, Satellite® HydroCap, Sharpen® powered by Kixor®, Status®, Verdict® powered by Kixor®, and Zidua® SC are registered trademarks of BASF. Balance® Flexx, Capreno®, Corvus®, DiFlexx™, and Laudis® are registered trademarks of Bayer Crop Science. Curtail®, Hornet®, Resicore®, and SureStart® II are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Aim® EC, Anthem® Maxx, Cadet™, and Mustang® Maxx are registered trademarks of FMC Corporation. Permit® is a registered trademark of Gowan Company. Degree Xtra®, Harness® MAX, Roundup PowerMAX®, and Warrant® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Bellum™ is a registered trademark of Rotam North America, Inc. Acuron®, Bicep II MAGNUM®, Callisto®, Callisto® Xtra, Gramoxone® SL, and Lexar® EZ are registered trademarks of Syngenta Group Company. Fierce® and Valor® SX is a registered trademark of Valent U.S.A. Corporation. Basagran® is a registered trademark of Winfield Solutions LLC. Dual® is a registered trademark of Syngenta. Brawl™ is a registered trademarks of Tenkoz Inc.
HERBICIDE EXAMPLE PRODUCT RATE PER ACRE REMARKS LABEL
2,4-D Defy® Amine 4 32 oz
Apply after hard dough stage (dent). Only certain brands labeled for this use. Brittleness and kernel fill not affected if silks are dry.
SEE LABEL
GLYPHOSATE (3.0 LB ACID EQUIVALENT) Glyphosate Plus 32-96 oz
Apply after black layer when corn is less than 35% moisture. PHI is 7 days.
SEE LABEL
PARAQUAT DICHLORIDE Gramoxone® SL 2 pt
Apply after black layer. PHI is 7 days. Add 0.25% NIS and use 20 gal/ac for ground applications or 5 gal/ac by air.
SEE LABEL
CARFENTRAZONE-ETHYL Aim® EC 1-2 oz
Apply after beginning dent. PHI is 3 days. For control and dessication of velvetleaf, morning glory, bindweed, waterhemp and other late-emerging weeds.
SEE LABEL
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ACRONYM DEFINITIONS
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ACRONYM DEFINITION
ALS Acetolactate Synthase
AMS Ammonium Sulfate
COC Crop Oil Concentrate
DBP Days Before Planting
HSOC High Surfactant Oil Concentrate
MSO Methylated Seed Oil
NIS Non-Ionic Surfactant
OM Organic Matter
PHI Preharvest Interval
REI Re-entry Interval
UAN Urea and Ammonium Nitrate
V/V Volume/Volume Percent
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