If the recent heavy snowfalls are any indication, we may be
heading for an above average winter snow accumulation. That is the prediction
from a number of outlets, including the Old Farmer’s Almanac and NOAA.
While that means more time spent plowing, hopefully it will
also have a calming affect for turf managers. Snow cover has an incredible
temperature regulating capacity. It will protect turf from the harsh
temperatures and desiccating winds that winter brings.
The winter also provides time to take some well-deserved
time off, declutter offices, formulate plans for next season, and research new
products and processes.
We have a number of new products that will be available for
next growing season. Three of those new products focus on the main disease
culprit is this area, dollar spot.
ArmorTech® Rotator™ is a post-patent formulation
of fluazinam (Secure™). Rotator is a multi-site mode of action contact
fungicide that offers excellent control of dollar spot while managing
resistance.
Pinpoint™ is the new strobilurin fungicide from
NuFarm®. It offers excellent dollar spot control as well as being a unique
rotational partner for managing resistance to other chemical family fungicides (SDHI,
DMI, dicarboximides).
Exteris™ Stressgard® is a new combination fungicide from
Bayer®. It features an SDHI active
ingredient (fluopyram) and an established Qoi companion (trifloxystrobin) as
well as the proven Stressgard technology. This combination provides
a broad spectrum of disease control and plant health benefits.
While the snow falls outside, and you take time to plan for
next year, be sure to research these new products. Ask your ProGro representative for information about these
and other new offerings for the upcoming season.
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