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Managing Southern Rust in Corn

Aug 14, 2025 | Answer Plot
Last season, southern rust was easy to find in cornfields across much of the Midwest. Unfortunately for farmers, all the elements of the disease triangle aligned in 2025. There were plenty of host crops when southern rust spores blew in, and warm humid conditions increased the su...
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Plan Ahead with Proven Adjuvants in 2026

Aug 07, 2025 | Answer Plot
Weed competition can be one of the costliest threats to your crop’s performance. Based on what you’ve observed in your fields this season, you may be considering a different or refined weed control strategy for next year. Adding premium adjuvants to your herbicide tan...
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Field Observations: New Biologicals Show Promising Start

Jul 08, 2025 | Answer Plot
As growers look for new ways to enhance plant health and performance throughout the season, the biological crop input market has gained popularity, particularly with row crops. To meet this growing interest, WinField® United introduced three new products heading into the 2025...
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Make the Most of Your Fungicide Application

Jun 03, 2025 | Answer Plot
If I had a crystal ball, I could tell you how heavy disease pressure will be in the future. But since I don’t, my best advice is to use data and your trusted advisors to determine the best course of action to protect plant health. Use resources to make educated fungicide...
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Tips For Managing Drought-Stressed Fields

May 23, 2025 | Answer Plot
You can purchase the right equipment, seed and inputs to set your season up for success, but you can’t control the weather. Navigating the challenges of Mother Nature is one of trickiest parts of farming. This is especially true when it comes to managing crops through droug...

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