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Take the guesswork out of choosing the right crop protection products for your ag operation with the new guide Ag Chem Selection 101, from the experts at FBN®.
Download the free Ag Chem Selection 101 guide here.
Ag Chem Selection 101 walks you through the process of considering, purchasing, and using herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. Below is a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of what you’ll learn in the free download.
Brush up on the basics of reading chemical labels, understanding active ingredients, and safe handling and storage.
Learn why regulatory authorities classify some pesticides as “restricted use,” how to find out what agency has the authority to certify you as a pesticide applicator in your state, and how to purchase RUPs online from FBN.
If the branded product is 3x more expensive, is it 3x more effective? Discover the real difference between generic and branded ag chemicals.
Learn the things to consider when evaluating whether premix or tank-mixed products are right for managing your pests.
Get a list of the shelf lives of a variety of common ag chemicals, learn how to tell if your chem has degraded, and gain three tips to ensure your chem retains efficacy while stored.
This chart outlines popular brand-name crop protection products, their common active ingredients, and their FBN generic alternatives.
Available in pdf form, you can read Ag Chem Selection 101 online and download it to save to your computer or print it out for handy reference when you’re planning your chem program.
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