No fungicides are currently labeled for use in sunflower to reduce sclerotinia head rot. Sclerotinia may infect the sunflower head over a long period of time, so timing and residual control with any product becomes a concern. White mold controlling fungicides are expensive and would need to control the problem to be economically feasible. Timing, amounts to be used and effectiveness have not been researched to date and there are no options available for fungicides. Storage Confection seeds that are rejected at harvest may be eligible for Farm Service Agency loan.
Storage allows the market to sort out needs and quality needs.
Storage is an option that may result in market opportunities later in the year. It is risky in that market needs may not change over time. Quality factors involved in obtaining a loan need to be understood as they may be a factor when closing out the loan. Sharon D. Anderson, Director, Fargo, North Dakota. Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914.