Wheat School: Taking aim at fusarium head blight

Fungicides can deliver a strong defence against fusarium head blight (FHB) in wheat, but how the product is applied in-crop plays a key role in determining whether growers successfully protect those valuable wheat heads.

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Wheat School, Syngenta agronomist Brad Garlough shares fusarium application insights and best practices accumulated from research trials and working directly with growers. He says spraying for fusarium is normally the last pass in a wheat field and it's crucial to effectively paint the wheat head and allow the fungicide to protect grain yield.

For Garlough, nozzle selection is a critical decision for spray applicators. The sprayer model and a number of other factors will impact the nozzle choice and it's important to remember that one size doesn't fit all. His top choice is a 3D nozzle that sprays front and back and alternates from side-to-side to ensure the product covers the entire head

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