FMC Good to Grow Podcast

Pheromones have had a seat at the pest management table for nearly 40 years. As insect control needs have evolved, so has the fit for this practice as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. Listen in as Jake Turner and Alix Whitener, technical service manager for FMC, discuss the growing use of pheromones as part of an effective IPM strategy, how they complement crop protection solutions and mitigate insecticide resistance, recent academic research and more. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. FMC and the FMC logo are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. ©2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2429 12/21

Waterhemp and herbicide resistance are synonymous with one another. It’s a circumstance that continues to grow and challenge more acres each year. Getting a handle on herbicide-resistant waterhemp is easier said than done. It requires a long-term commitment to eradication and a diversified mix of management practices. Listen in as Nick Hustedde, technical service manager for FMC, walks through the different approaches and strategies that need to be considered by growers who currently find themselves facing a population of herbicide-resistant waterhemp or could in the future. As Hustedde puts it, the whole ball of wax is critical to sustainably managing this issue. Engenia herbicide and XtendiMax herbicide are Restricted Use Pesticides. Always read and follow all directions, precautions and restrictions for use. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states. Xyway LFR and Xyway 3D fungicides may not be registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your local FMC retailer or representative for details and availability in your state. FMC, LFR and Xyway are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. Engenia is a trademark of BASF Corporation. XtendiMax is a trademark of Bayer Group. © 2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2433 12/21

No matter where you are in California, the effects and threat level grapevine trunk disease (GTD) pose prove to be about the same. Listen in as Jake Turner sits down with two pest control advisors (PCA) from different parts of the state to discuss the complex: Pete Sweeney, a PCA and sales consultant for Grow West out of Geyserville and Steve Quashnick, a PCA and retail sales representative for Wilbur Ellis Company in Lodi. The duo share and compare decades worth of notes and lessons from their fight against the complex, as well as insights on solutions, disease economics, potential limitations and the long-term commitment required to manage for the complex.

This Rhyme fungicide recommendation is made as permitted under FIFRA Section 2(ee) for the management of wood disease complex on grapes in California. This recommendation has not been submitted to or approved by the EPA. The 2(ee) expiration date is December 5, 2024. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states. FMC and Rhyme are a trademark of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. Rally is a registered trademark of Corteva Agriscience and its affiliated companies. Topsin is a registered trademark of Nippon Soda Company, Ltd. ©2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2425 09/21

The way irrigation and crop protection interact is a crucial tangible that needs to be evaluated on an individual basis. But like a well-tuned orchestra, these entities need to work together in harmony. When they’re aligned, the two can help elevate a crop’s health and output. Eric Castner, technical manager for FMC, recently visited with Jake Turner to examine questions like how irrigation can improve the effectiveness of different crop protection products and why certain attributes of a product can affect the irrigation application of choice, from drip tape to pivot. Elevest insect control is a Restricted Use Pesticide. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states. FMC the FMC logo, Coragen, Elevest, LFR, Lucento, Rhyme, Steward, Vantacor, Verimark and Xyway are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. ©2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2432 09/21

Striving to reach that next yield tier or to increase revenue? Whatever the objective, crop protection plays a significant role in achieving it. To get to the how and why crop protection plays a part in fulfilling either goal, Jake Turner visited with Brandon Lovett, agronomist for WinField® United, and Drake Copeland, technical service manager for FMC. Listen as they explore old, new and emerging crop protection methods and technologies that are helping growers boost productivity and, ultimately, put more bushels in the bin and dollars in their pockets. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. FMC and the FMC logo are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. WinField is a trademark of Winfield Solutions, LLC. ©2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2416 09/21

Each growing season, foliar corn diseases rob growers of hundreds of millions of bushels. With aggressive diseases like gray leaf spot, southern rust and newcomer tar spot in the mix, these threats can have a double-digit effect on a single acre of corn if left unintended. Listen in as Darcy Telenko, assistant professor and extension field crops pathologist for Purdue University, joins Jake Turner on this episode of Good to Grow to take a closer look at these pressing diseases and the enigmatic tar spot. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. FMC and the FMC logo are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. ©2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2424 06/21

In recent seasons, corn growers from Kentucky to Louisiana have been experiencing a newer foliar disease in their fields: Curvularia leaf spot. A disease that can easily be mistaken for eye spot, curvularia leaf spot is being put under the microscope by plant pathologists like Trey Price, assistant professor and extension and research pathologist for Louisiana State University. Listen as Price, who recently joined the Good to Grow podcast, provides the 411 on the disease: what it is, where and under what conditions it thrives, future prospects for the disease, recent university research findings and more. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. FMC and the FMC logo are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. ©2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2423 06/21

In a given field, orchard or vineyard, growers and consultants come into contact with an array of insects. But what isn’t quite clear every time is whether the insect that’s present is a pest, non-factor or beneficial. Getting identification right is the first and most imperative step to building out an effective insect management plan, though it can sometimes be overlooked. Listen in as Alix Whitener, technical service manager for FMC, joins Jake Turner to discuss a wide spectrum of pest identification subjects, from murder hornets to cases of mimics faking out growers to the downstream effects of incorrect pest identification. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. FMC and the FMC logo are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. ©2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2431 05/21

There’s a buzz that’s growing around biologicals. It’s not necessarily a new category for U.S. growers and producers, but it is gaining traction as the industry introduces new research and solutions. Jake Turner sat down with one the leading experts on the subject, Surendra Dara, Ph. D., cooperative extension advisor in entomology and biologicals for the University of California, to learn more about why the segment is trending. Listen in as they discuss the current state of the category, where it’s headed, how to maintain the viability of biopesticides, recent research findings and how biologicals fit into Dara’s new integrated pest management model. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. FMC and the FMC logo are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. ©2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2428 04/21

From weevils to aphids to cotton root rot, achieving full-season, full-spectrum control in an alfalfa field can be a challenge. With the triple threat of disease, insects and weeds lingering every season, keeping all these factors in check requires rigorous scouting and quick decision-making to ensure growers can maximize the number of cuts in a season. Join Jake Turner as he and Bruce Steward, technical service manager for FMC, evaluate the different challenges present during a typical alfalfa growing season, management considerations, application watchouts and more. Mustang Maxx insecticide, Warrior II with Zeon Technology insecticide and Gramoxone herbicide are Restricted Use Pesticides. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states. FMC, the FMC logo, Mustang, Steward and Topguard Terra are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. Warrior II with Zeon Technology and Gramoxone are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. ©2021 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 21-FMC-2412 04/21