Staying Ahead of Downy Mildew
Downy mildew is a common sunflower disease, capable of killing or stunting plants, reducing stands and causing yield loss. Photos courtesy of Sam Markell, Extension
Downy mildew is a common sunflower disease, capable of killing or stunting plants, reducing stands and causing yield loss. Photos courtesy of Sam Markell, Extension
This sunflower pre-plant checklist will get you on the right track to reaching your yield and profit goals. BEFORE YOU PLANT Early-season weed control
As herbicide-resistant weeds become more prominent, sunflower growers have tools at their disposal to help combat their onslaught. Bob Weigelt remembers the Golden Age of
A revolutionary pest control application technology will soon be available for sunflowers. “We’re on the cusp of a new wave of pest control application technology,”
Maturity and dry down sometimes go hand in hand and sometimes not, says Nuseed’s sunflower technical agronomist, Alison Pokrzywinski. An early-season hybrid with good late-season
Properly identifying and managing Phomopsis stem canker in sunflowers is crucial. Phomopsis stem canker, which is caused by the fungus Phomopsis helianthi, is a sunflower
With bloom time, also comes the potential for seed feeding insects and knowing how to protect your crop. Banded Sunflower Moth – Alison Pokrzywinski |
Fertility: Soil testing could reduce your input costs “Sunflowers may not require as much nitrogen as other crops,” says Alison Pokrzywinski, Nuseed technical agronomist, “and
Think return on investment and risk management. Ask any producer why they grow sunflowers and nine times out of ten they’ll say they make good
Nuseed’s U.S. based program definitely has benefits for local growers. Hybrids, as well as seed treatments are thoroughly tested in the same regions as customers’
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