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Mississippi Soybeans: Harvest Aid Considerations Sep 5, 2022
As we move into September, some of the biggest topics in soybean have been harvest aid application and grain quality. Moderate to severe damage has been observed in soybean harvested […]
Nebraska Soybeans: Harvest Aid Herbicide Options Aug 23, 2022
As we get close to soybean harvest, some herbicides can be applied as harvest aids (desiccant) to desiccate weeds and improve harvest operation. Glyphosate-resistant waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are widespread […]
Texas Blacklands: Cotton Defoliation Full Steam Ahead, Corn Harvest Wrapping Up Aug 7, 2022
Corn harvest operations are wrapping up for most producers across the area, with yield reports all over the board. Eastern portions of the area that were gracious enough to catch […]
Tennessee Cotton: Harvest Aid Concoctions Moving into Oct Oct 1, 2021
Rainfall pushed us out of the field today and it looks like we may not get back to spraying until early next week; it is generally best to not apply […]
Alabama Cotton: When Should You Apply Harvest Aids? Sep 16, 2021
Harvest aids have several main functions, including crop defoliation, boll opening and regrowth suppression. A lot of logistical factors influence the timing of harvest aid application, but there are several […]
Autauga Cotton Turn Row: Crop Conditions, Harvest Aid Considerations Sep 15, 2021
With each passing year, crop seasons appear to get shorter and shorter. Oh, to be young again when time seemed to crawl. As we approach mid-September, every region has reached […]
Texas Plains Cotton: Pests Quiet, Get Ready for Harvest Aids Sep 13, 2021
General Status Fields have been making great progress in the heat this week, even the late ones. As we moved through the week, we found more open bolls consistently and […]
Arkansas Sorghum: Harvest Aids – Products and Application Aug 26, 2021
As we approach grain sorghum harvest, many are considering using a harvest aid. There are pros and cons to using a harvest aid. The greatest benefits are that they can […]
Arkansas Rice: Harvest Aid Considerations Aug 23, 2021
Use of sodium chlorate in rice continues to be a valuable tool for as a harvest aid. The key here is that it’s a tool and not necessarily a fit […]
Louisiana Soybeans: Applying Harvest Aids Aug 20, 2021
Use of a herbicide as a desiccant in soybean has become popular to potentially improve harvest efficiency in Louisiana. Herbicides such as paraquat, Aim, Sharpen, and sodium chlorate are labeled […]
