It’s time to dust off those math skills as you plan for spring chemical applications. Start with a few simple calculations to ensure you have enough product in the shed to complete the job. If you do the math now, you’ll only purchase what you need and won’t have to worry about storing and handling
Crop oil concentrates (COC) and non-ionic surfactants (NIS) are both adjuvants used in agriculture to improve the effectiveness of pesticides, including herbicides , insecticides , and fungicides . However, they differ in composition and function, which influences their use in various situations. Cr
Chemical applications, including herbicides , fungicides , insecticides , and fertilizers , are critical to meeting a crop’s yield and quality potential. In 2023, U.S. farmers spent nearly $67 billion on fertilizers and pesticides, representing one of the top production expenses. If you’re looking f
Below, we’ve provided answers to some of the most common questions farmers have about the recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal so that you understand how to be spray compliant, including: Why Is the EPA Making a New Proposal?, How Could the Proposed Rules Affect My Farm?, How W
While growers may not have control over environmental conditions and other sources of crop stress once planting is complete, they can develop a proactive crop protection strategy to fortify yield potential throughout the growing season. With this goal in mind, farmers and agronomists are always on t
Every season, crops are planted with hopes of reaching their full genetic yield potential. Nearly every year, though, plants struggle to reach this potential due to many external factors outside of a grower’s control. Growers do, however, have control of supplementing their crops with starter and fo
Inhabit P™ can replace conventional corn starter fertilizer with 10X less product required, consistently demonstrating higher ROI* and equal yield performance compared to conventional starter. Because it requires farmers to purchase, store, haul, and apply less product to achieve the same impact, In
Every field needs the right crop plan to maximize efficiency and profitability. While there are many elements that make up a complete and successful crop plan, the weed control portion of your plan should be one of your top priorities to ensure you settle on a final approach before the start of the
The new FBN Custom Applicator Program helps independent applicators grow their business and farmers increase their ROI. Let’s dive into the program benefits and how you can join for free. 6 Benefits of the FBN Custom Applicator Program 1. Connections to New Customers You can add your business to our
Learn from FBN® Supply Chain team leaders Ian Loar, FBN U.S. Country Manager, and Tom Lyons, FBN Vice President, Global Procurement & Supply, in a new webinar as they share: 2024 price outlook insights for key crop protection products, Recent price data from thousands of FBN member-submitted invoice