193: How To Decide If You Need To Apply Fungicide
July 17, 2023
Today we join forces with Eric Wickman of Wickman Chemical to discuss maximizing
profits with fungicides in farming. We explore the most effective fungicides against tar spots
and even go over when it is not the best investment to apply a fungicide. We also get into
if you can use foliar feed with fungicides. This conversation is a goldmine for anyone
interested in apply (or maybe even not applying) fungicide. Don't miss out on these
valuable insights!
Episode 193 Highlights ✨
01:51 On Fungicide Considerations and the Expert’s Insight…
03:18 Let’s talk about tar spots <<
04:40 Various fungicides ranging from the lower-priced to the more expensive ones
05:59 On tar spot spraying timing and frequency …
08:11 Needing to have a good scouting program? How about foliar feeding?
09:57 Nitrogen and Trace Element Mixing in Water
11:08 A drone vs an airplane vs a ground rig, for spraying fungicide
11:45 Fungicide and Insecticide Application Considerations
13:26 On Surfactants, Soybean Foliar Feed, and Fungicide Recommendations
15:12 Don’t use insecticides loosely! Here’s why
16:31 So, should you, or should you not? Listen here <
17:59 Reach out to Eric HERE
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Meet A Better Way to Farm 💚
We’re a multi-generational family business based in Iowa working with farmers across the US. We take a hands-on approach using in-depth soil testing, making recommendations down to ounces per acre of micronutrients.
Doing this helps our clients to become more profitable. If your family would be open to this, let’s talk. ➡ ➡☎️☎️ ☎️ … or call/ text us at 6 4 1 9 1 9 1 2 0 6, or drop us an EMAIL
Power starts with knowledge. For more golden nuggets, follow us on Facebook or TikTok.
Take a look at some profitability ideas HERE!
Happy listening! We’ll accompany you again to the next one!
Missed the previous episode? We got you covered → THE ROLE OF POTASSIUM SULFATE FOR INCREASING YIELDS, EP192
01:51 On Fungicide Considerations and the Expert’s Insight…
03:18 Let’s talk about tar spots <<
04:40 Various fungicides ranging from the lower-priced to the more expensive ones
05:59 On tar spot spraying timing and frequency …
08:11 Needing to have a good scouting program? How about foliar feeding?
09:57 Nitrogen and Trace Element Mixing in Water
11:08 A drone vs an airplane vs a ground rig, for spraying fungicide
11:45 Fungicide and Insecticide Application Considerations
13:26 On Surfactants, Soybean Foliar Feed, and Fungicide Recommendations
15:12 Don’t use insecticides loosely! Here’s why
16:31 So, should you, or should you not? Listen here <
17:59 Reach out to Eric HERE
Thank you for joining us on today’s episode. If you liked listening to this episode, follow us, tune in,
and share the good news of A Better Way to Farm Podcast.
SUBSCRIBE to ensure you’ll never miss an episode!
Meet A Better Way to Farm 💚
We’re a multi-generational family business based in Iowa working with farmers across the US. We take a hands-on approach using in-depth soil testing, making recommendations down to ounces per acre of micronutrients.
Doing this helps our clients to become more profitable. If your family would be open to this, let’s talk. ➡ ➡☎️☎️ ☎️ … or call/ text us at 6 4 1 9 1 9 1 2 0 6, or drop us an EMAIL
Power starts with knowledge. For more golden nuggets, follow us on Facebook or TikTok.
Take a look at some profitability ideas HERE!
Happy listening! We’ll accompany you again to the next one!
Missed the previous episode? We got you covered → THE ROLE OF POTASSIUM SULFATE FOR INCREASING YIELDS, EP192