The “billion dollar pest” – corn rootworm – is a growing and ever adaptive challenge for corn growers. As populations ebb and flow from year to year, growers should scout weekly in-season for pressure points and execute management practices that reduce larvae and beetle populations. Listen in as Gail Stratman, regional technical manager for FMC, breaks down corn rootworm scouting tips and considerations, control options and long-term strategies for curbing the pest’s threat potential.

Proactive versus reactive: that’s the approach we all want to take when it comes to controlling diseases, insects and weeds in our fields and orchards. Shouldn’t we take a similar proactive approach to our insecticide chemistry classes, like diamide insecticides, when using them? Listen in as Alejandro Del Pozo-Valdivia, entomologist and area integrated pest management (IPM) advisor for the University of California Cooperative Extension in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties, discusses the effectiveness of the diamide class of insecticides, establishment of an IPM program and insecticide chemistry class preservation and rotation.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 the FMC logo are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. ©2019 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 19-FMC-2566 05/19

There’s no silver bullet when it comes to tackling herbicide resistance. The solution is a multi-faceted, proactive approach that requires examining not just what’s in the jug, but also a grower’s cultural practices. Join Drake Copeland, technical service manager for FMC, as he discusses herbicide resistance management, key cultural practices and strategies to help protect vital herbicide technologies.

The reversing of drought conditions in California have been a two-sided coin for many almond growers. The influx of water has saturated or flooded almond orchards in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys to the point some growers were unable to sanitize their orchards for navel orangeworm (NOW) mummies. Without this first measure of control in place, what can almond growers do going forward to ensure yields and nut quality? Join Joel Siegel, research entomologist for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, as he dives into this question, the 2019 NOW outlook, components of an effective NOW management plan and 2019 scouting and spraying considerations for almond growers. Always read and follow all label directions, precautions and restrictions for use. FMC and the FMC logo insecticide are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. ©2019 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 19-FMC-2566 04/19

Start clean, stay clean: It’s a saying every grower has heard countless times in regard to weed control. But, what does it REALLY take to start and stay clean of yield-limiting weeds all season long? Listen in as Gail Stratman, regional technical manager for FMC, breaks down this question and the elements of an effective and efficient weed management program that results in less weed competition and reduces selection pressure.

Tree nut orchards face an uphill battle against weeds in 2019. The much-needed wet winter is delaying orchard growers’ ability to get into their fields to make preemergent applications, increasing the potential for weed growth and winter annuals going to seed. Listen in as Philip Northover, technical service manager for FMC, breaks down steps to get back ahead of weeds that got a head start, shares insights on herbicide resistance prevention and discusses long-term weed management strategies.

With the 2019 season underway, there are a number of in-field challenges facing row crop growers. From Bt trait escapes to soybean seed quality to expanding herbicide resistance, the list only continues to grow. Join David Wheeler, associate director of technical services for FMC, as he breaks down these yield-limiting issues and the steps and in-field solutions necessary to protect growers’ crops this season.

Adoption of integrated pest management practices continues to grow, but do you have the necessary building blocks in place to implement a successful program? Listen in as Alix Whitener, technical service manager for FMC, breaks down the key components of an effective IPM program and provides a look at new tactics university researchers are developing to strengthen this approach – and growers’ bottom lines.

Disease season will be here before we know it. Does your fungicide program have all the necessary pieces? To start prepping, join Brandon Schrage, technical service manager for FMC, as he provides a look at a tool for managing foliar diseases and fungicide resistance in soybeans – Lucento® fungicide. Listen in as Brandon breaks down this innovative fungicide and the key attributes to weigh when choosing a fungicide this season, like fungicide movement, multiple modes of action, residual control and resistance development. In addition, Brandon examines a recently published evaluation of foliar fungicides on soybeans in 2018 from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Brent Johnson, technical service manager for FMC, discusses the importance of early insect control, proactive resistance management and how growers can implement strategies for enhanced grove and orchard health. Brent provides valuable insights on putting a plan in place to ensure your crops are protected throughout the season.