If Canopy, Scepter, or Broadstrike was applied before or at planting then avoid using Pursuit, Classic, or Pinnacle. This strategy will also reduce the risk of selecting for weed species resistant to these herbicides. If you have to use these postemergence herbicides, the rates should be at low-end of the range or even less to avoid injury. Injury is most likely to be seen as stunted plants due to shortened internodes . Paricipants can earn 3 continuing credits for the certified crop advisor program.
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One pesticide re-certification credit will be given . Vegetable Crop Insects - Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist. As corn borer and corn earworm pressure starts to increase, be sure to call the Crop Pest Hotline for the most recent trap catches and spray schedule information. Reports are updated by noon on Tuesday and Friday throughout the summer. Continue to watch fields for melon aphids and mites.