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Proactively Managing Burcucumber to Prevent Late-Season Crop Damage

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May 30, 2024

DATE  |  May 2024

LOCATION  |  Ohio

CROP  |  Corn

THREAT  |  Weeds

MISSION  | 1  2   3  4  5  6

 

Burcucumber left unchecked can cause significant issues late in the season, particularly during spraying and harvesting.

PROBLEM

  • Burcucumber, if not controlled early, can become a major problem later in the season, entangling in sprayers and combines, leading to equipment damage and operational delays.

RECOMMENDATION

  • Apply a targeted herbicide to control burcucumber before it becomes unmanageable.
  • Create and utilize variable rate (VR) spray prescriptions for fields with multiple hybrids to ensure precise application.
  • Review the current seed disease tolerance and consider corn-on-corn rotation strategies to manage the issue more effectively in the future.

OPPORTUNITY

  • Timely herbicide application can prevent significant yield loss and equipment damage, preserving up to 20-30 bushels per acre at harvest.
  • Taranis technology can verify the effectiveness of the application through field health assessments and upcoming missions.
  • Evaluating Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB) tolerant seed varieties and refining management practices for next season can help save money and improve crop resilience.

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