Craig White (AUS)

Rural Focus with Craig White from Bayer. Craig discussed new season crop challenges and solutions for weed and disease management and crop establishment. Sakura, EverGol Energy, TagTeam legume inoculant.

A new Bayer CropCast podcast episode is also available which expands on all of these issues. www.crop.bayer.com.au

EPISODE 5 - April 2021 (Serenade Opti, Luna Sensation and Vayego)

Bayer HortCast Episode 5 is hosted by Craig White -Market Development Agronomist at Bayer Australia and he discusses many topics with Bayer Horticulture Territory Business Managers Ian Cook, Darren Alexander and Aedan Gorman about protecting your horticultural crops, which increasingly play and important role in producing healthy, nutritious and sustainable fresh food.

In this episode we cover topics including successful use of the biofungicide Serenade® Opti in Wine grapes for botrytis after significant rainfall events in the leadup to, and during grape harvest around Australia.

A new label extension registration of Luna® Sensation for sclerotinia in Lettuce, and explain the benefits of Vayego® Insecticide in protecting stone fruit, pome fruit, almonds and macadamias from pests like light brown apple moth, codling moth, various weevils, and carpophilus beetles (depending on crop type) to name a few.

Serenade® Opti is a Group 44 fungicide - organically certified (ACO and OMRI), that controls botrytis in grapevines and strawberries and suppresses bacterial spot in tomatoes, capsicums and chillies. It has no withholding period and is compatible with many commonly used insecticides and fungicides, providing growers with a high level of flexibility when it comes to managing these diseases. Serenade Opti biofungicide is soft on most beneficial species when used as directed and also supports resistance management through delivering a new mode of action (Group 44). https://www.crop.bayer.com.au/find-crop-solutions/by-product/bayer-biologics/serenade-opti

Bayer Crop Science website with useful product resources and guides : www.crop.bayer.com.au

TWITTER CONTACTS

Aedan Gorman twitter.com/aedos_33

Darren Alexander twitter.com/darrenbayer2015

Craig White twitter.com/photobycw

Bayer Crop Science Australia: twitter.com/Bayer4CropsAU

Users of products must read the label attached to the product before use. Labels and Safety Data Sheets are available at Bayer Crop Science: www.crop.bayer.com.au

Some products mentioned may still be under development with an application for registration submitted. Such products will not be available for commercial use until APVMA registration approval is granted.

A conversation between Craig White (AUS) and Emeritus Professor Steve Powles about Steve's Remarkable Life and Career.

This conversation is based on and follows Steve's book "Poor to Prof - My fortunate Career" and the friendship between Steve and Craig over 30 years.

From humble, and very poor beginnings, a high-school dropout to world expert on herbicide resistance, we hope you will find it interesting to listen to Steve's story, and understand the transformative power of education and impact this can have on the world.<->

On this episode Market Development Agronomists Craig White and Matt Willis talk about early season issues including controlling the “green bridge” of weeds , insects and diseases brought on by summer rainfall in Western Australia and important topics relating to planting of the 2021 broadacre crops. Matt and Craig and the Market Development team right around Australia are updating advisers and growers on important topics, and how Bayer solutions can work for them in the field.

Roundup UltraMax – getting the best out of this weed knockdown product to help manage the green bridge and moisture conservation. Not all glyphosates are equal

EverGol Energy – Second to none Smut and Bunt control in cereals, suppression of Rhizoctonia, Crown rot and pythium either applied on seed, in furrow application or both.

Matt and Craig discuss Mateno® Complete herbicide. This herbicide is currently under development by Bayer for grass and broadleaf weed control in wheat and barley, with flexible Incorporated by Sowing (IBS) or Early Post Emergence (EPE) application timings. Field trial experience from previous seasons and results are very promising. We will be demonstrating Mateno Complete throughout Australia in 2021, and there is sure to be a trial or demonstration in a paddock near you.

At the time of publication of this podcast, Mateno Complete is not a registered product. An application for Registration has been submitted.

Sakura® (850WG granule) and NEW Sakura® Flow (480SC liquid) is in high demand, as they have set the standard for pre-emergence grass weed control in wheat and some pulse crops. With a decade of reliable field performance with up to 12 weeks residual grassweed control, Sakura herbicide is now available in 2 formulations, and four convenient pack sizes including the very popular 100 hectare pack (Sakura WG) and a new 50 hectare Sakura Flow (liquid) pack. This allows for great flexibility at the boom spray and performance in the paddock .

Matt mentions the advantages of TagTeam legume inoculant (www.tagteam.com.au)

And there is an interesting piece about the Dingo Fence in Australia built in 1885. It influences the vegetation depending which side and can be seen from space.

Bayer has a dedicated IWM - Weed Control website www.mix-it-up.com.au with useful tools and information for managing weeds on your farm.

TWITTER CONTACTS

 Craig White (WA) twitter.com/photobycw

 Matt Willis (WA) twitter.com/MattWillisAg

 Richard Jackman (Qld,NNSW) twitter.com/rjjackman1

 Tim Murphy (SA) twitter.com/TimMurp95018877

 Ian McMaster (Vic) twitter.com/AgMixmaster

 Gus MacLennan NSW) twitter.com/gusmac05

Users of products must read the label attached to the product before use.

Labels and Safety Data Sheets are available at Bayer Crop Science: www.crop.bayer.com.au

(NOTE: Since recording this podcast, Bayer staff are adhering to physical distancing, hygiene and other directives and procedures in relation to COVID-19. Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our customers, our employees, business partners and the communities in which we live and work. Bayer representatives are currently limiting their travel as per government and company guidelines. The Bayer Crop Science team are still available and keen to discuss agriculture and food production with you anytime. We will be looking at further ways that Bayer staff can continue to connect with the industry during the coming months.)

Rural Focus with Craig White and Tom Moir

Craig and Tom discuss the recent rainfall, green bridge and managing this to conserve soil moisture, reduce pests, diseases and weeds ahead of planting the 2021 crop.

EverGol Energy control of cereal smut and bunt, suppression of Rhizoctonia, Crown rot and pythium either on seed, in furrow application or both.

Sakura WG and Sakura Flow are in high demand, as they have set the standard for pre-emergence grass weed control.

Bayer CropCast and HortCast podcasts will be back in 2021, so keep an ear out for them.

Bayer launched new Pest, disease and weed specific pages, to help growers find a solution to common problems in the field.

www.crop.bayer.com.au

EPISODE 14 November 2020

On this episode Market Development Agronomists Craig White and Matt Willis talk about late season results in trial work currently underway with 145 broadacre trials in over 80 locations around Australia. https://www.crop.bayer.com.au/news-and-insights/news/news-container/2020/07/23/06/44/2020-broadacre-market-development-trials

Craig and Matt talk about pre-emergent herbicide activity/behaviour and how this relates to final weed control, with differences in the number of grass-weed seed heads (panicles) showing between treatments.

Sakura® (850WG granule) and NEW Sakura® Flow (480SC liquid) are available for growers right now, to help manage grass weeds in wheat and pulse crops. With near a decade of reliable field performance with up to 12 weeks residual grassweed control, Sakura herbicide is now available in 2 formulations, and four convenient pack sizes including the very popular 100 hectare pack (Sakura WG) and a new 50 hectare Sakura Flow (liquid) pack. This allows for great flexibility at the boom spray and performance in the paddock .

Matt and Craig introduce Mateno® Complete herbicide. This herbicide is currently under development by Bayer for grass and broadleaf weed control in wheat and barley, with flexible IBS or EPE application timings. Field experience in 2020 and results are very promising. At the time of publication of this podcast, Mateno Complete is not a registered product. An application for Registration has been submitted.

WEED RESISTANCE – special Interview with Dr.s John Broster and Peter Boutsalis

Why is weed testing important? How do you do it? What did Peter and John find with recent testing?

Plant Science Consulting http://www.plantscienceconsulting.com.au/

Graham Centre (CSU) Herbicide Resistance: https://www.csu.edu.au/plantinteractionsgroup/herbicide-resistance

Bayer has a dedicated Weed Control website www.mix-it-up.com.au with useful tools and information for managing weeds on your farm.

Matt explains how TagTeam legume inoculant (www.tagteam.com.au) performed in terms of handling, application to grain and in the field and the factors that affect legume inoculation, rhizobium survival and success.

And there is an interesting piece about the now closed micro-nation - “Principality of Hutt River” in Western Australia. www.principality-hutt-river.com

The Bureau of Meteorology have upgraded their mobile app “BOM” with a really easy to use interface. Worth a look if you are interested in the weather.

TWITTER CONTACTS

 Craig White (WA) twitter.com/photobycw

 Matt Willis (WA) twitter.com/MattWillisAg

 Richard Jackman (Qld,NNSW) twitter.com/rjjackman1

 Tim Murphy (SA) twitter.com/TimMurp95018877

 Ian McMaster (Vic) twitter.com/AgMixmaster

 Gus MacLennan NSW) twitter.com/gusmac05

Users of products must read the label attached to the product before use.

Labels and Safety Data Sheets are available at Bayer Crop Science: www.crop.bayer.com.au

(NOTE: Since recording this podcast, Bayer staff are adhering to physical distancing, hygiene and other directives and procedures in relation to COVID-19. Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our customers, our employees, business partners and the communities in which we live and work. Bayer representatives are currently limiting their travel as per government and company guidelines. The Bayer Crop Science team are still available and keen to discuss agriculture and food production with you anytime. We will be looking at further ways that Bayer staff can continue to connect with the industry during the coming months.)

EPISODE 4 - October 2020 (Bayer Biologics)

Bayer HortCast Episode 4 is hosted by Craig White -Market Development Agronomist at Bayer Australia. This is a special episode about Bayer Biologics, with Dr Denise Manker from Bayer Biologics headquarters in West Sacramento, California, U.S.A.

In this episode Denise and Craig discuss Bayer Biologics, how these are made, how to use them effectively in an IPM program and importantly the benefits over other biologics available in the marketplace. Denise explains the advantages of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain QST 713 over other Bacillus spp. as well as formulation advantages which deliver very useful outcomes for fruit and vegetable growers.

Serenade® Prime is a unique, organically certified (ACO and OMRI), product for Australian growers with properties as both a soil ameliorant and biofungicide. https://www.crop.bayer.com.au/find-crop-solutions/by-product/bayer-biologics/serenade-prime

Serenade® Opti is a group 44 biofungicide that controls botrytis in grapevines and strawberries and suppresses bacterial spot in tomatoes, capsicums and chillies. It has no withholding period and is compatible with many commonly used insecticides and fungicides, providing growers with a high level of flexibility when it comes to managing these diseases. Serenade Opti biofungicide is soft on most beneficials when used as directed and also supports resistance management through delivering a new mode of action (Group 44). organically certified (ACO and OMRI)

https://www.crop.bayer.com.au/find-crop-solutions/by-product/bayer-biologics/serenade-opti

Bayer Crop Science website: www.crop.bayer.com.au

TWITTER CONTACTS

Craig White twitter.com/photobycw

Bayer Crop Science Australia: twitter.com/Bayer4CropsAU

Users of products must read the label attached to the product before use. Labels and Safety Data Sheets are available at Bayer Crop Science: www.crop.bayer.com.au

Some products mentioned may still be under development with an application for registration submitted. Such products will not be available for commercial use until APVMA registration approval is granted.

SCF Smart Farms coordinator Philip Honey discusses Smart Farms technology applications with Craig White, Market Development Agronomist at Bayer.

Phil and Craig talk about practical application of Soil moisture probes, rain-tank sensors, Multi-Year Standardized Analysis of yield data, nitrogen management and sub-surface drainage.

SCF will be hosting 2 events later this year:

23 September 2020: SCF Spring Field around Mount Barker/Kendenup

22 and 23 Oct 2020: "Great Southern Livestock 2020" in conjunction with WA Producers Co-op. This will include a half day visit to one of the SCF Smart Farms.

Contacts:

Philip Honey. twitter.com/Phil_Honey

SCF: twitter.com/Stirlings2Coast

www.scfarmers.org.au

Craig White: twitter.com/photobycw

Bayer is a strong supporter and partner of grower groups right around Australia find out more at www.crop.bayer.com.au

On this episode Market Development Agronomists Craig White, Ian McMaster, Tim Murphy and Gus MacLennan talk about the current seasonal conditions, pre-emergent herbicide activity/behaviour, trial work currently underway with 145 broadacre trials in over 80 locations around Australia. https://www.crop.bayer.com.au/news-and-insights/news/news-container/2020/07/23/06/44/2020-broadacre-market-development-trials

Early weeds are the most competitive, so control them early for the most benefit. You can safely use Velocity® in wheat and barley from the 2-leaf crop stage, and Precept® for broadleaf weed control in Oats, Wheat and Barley from the 3-leaf crop stage.

We talk in detail about Aviator® Xpro® (prothioconazole and bixafen) role and tips for managing key leaf diseases like Sclerotinia in canola, Septoria and Eyespot in cereals as examples. Leafshield™ (adjuvant system in Aviator Xpro) ensures even leaf distribution and rapid rainfastness, which is very useful at this time in the season. We have comprehensive tank mix compatibility guides available too: https://www.crop.bayer.com.au/find-crop-solutions/by-product/fungicides/aviator-xpro-foliar-fungicide

TWITTER CONTACTS

 Craig White (WA) twitter.com/photobycw

 Matt Willis (WA) twitter.com/MattWillisAg

 Richard Jackman (Qld,NNSW) twitter.com/rjjackman1

 Tim Murphy (SA) twitter.com/TimMurp95018877

 Ian McMaster (Vic) twitter.com/AgMixmaster

 Gus MacLennan NSW) twitter.com/gusmac05

Users of products must read the label attached to the product before use.

Labels and Safety Data Sheets are available at Bayer Crop Science: www.crop.bayer.com.au

(NOTE: Since recording this podcast, Bayer staff are adhering to physical distancing, hygiene and other directives and procedures in relation to COVID-19. Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our customers, our employees, business partners and the communities in which we live and work. Bayer representatives are currently limiting their travel as per government and company guidelines. The Bayer Crop Science team are still available and keen to discuss agriculture and food production with you anytime. We will be looking at further ways that Bayer staff can continue to connect with the industry during the coming months.)

Bayer HortCast Episode 3 is hosted by Craig White -Market Development Agronomist at Bayer Australia. This is a special episode about Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

In this episode Craig discusses Integrated Pest Management in Vegetable crops with Jessica Page and Dr. Paul Horne of IPM Technologies, as well as on-ground practical application of IPM in the Lockyer valley with Carmen Brown from Bayer.

Integrated pest management is important for crops, as it brings together the best possible tools including highly selective and targeted pesticides working together with beneficial insects and cultural practices to overcome pest problems in brassica (and other crops) crops like diamondback moth (plutella).

Jessica Page talks about the newly formed Biological Research Company, new AUSVEG crop specific IPM guides and her involvement in IPM With Dr Paul Horne over many years. Dr Horne discusses the evolution of IPM, its role in ensuring growers have biological, chemical and cultural tools available to control pests sustainably in crops. One such example is Diadegma wasp, which is very successful in an IPM program along with Movento® (Group 23), Belt® (Group 28), and Bt (such as Dipel® Group 11A).

Carmen Brown from Bayer talks us through successful implementation of IPM program to control diamondback moth in brassica crops.

Links:

Need for change in diamondback moth management – Windolf Farms story and video: https://www.crop.bayer.com.au/news-and-insights/news/news-container/2020/05/25/01/57/need-for-change-in-diamondback-moth-management

IPM Technologies: https://ipmtechnologies.com.au/

BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH COMPANY: https://www.biologicalresearchcompany.com.au/

AUSVEG Crop Specific IPM Pesticide guides [click on the IPM tab]: https://ausveg.com.au/biosecurity-agrichemical/crop-protection/

IPM uses Highly selective and targeted pesticides, that have low impact on beneficial insects, along with cultural practices. IPM is a crop specific approach, rather than pest specific.

TWITTER CONTACTS

Carmen Brown twitter.com/CarmenBrown_

Craig White twitter.com/photobycw

Bayer Crop Science Australia: twitter.com/Bayer4CropsAU

Users of products must read the label attached to the product before use. Labels and Safety Data Sheets are available at Bayer Crop Science: www.crop.bayer.com.au

Some products mentioned may still be under development with an application for registration submitted. Such products will not be available for commercial use until APVMA registration approval is granted.