Tips in Preparation of Herbicide Shortages in 2022
Mike Basedow, Tree Fruit Specialist
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
Many growers in the US have been focused on predicted herbicide shortages in the upcoming field season. While the primary concerns have surrounded glyphosate and glufosinate, there is increasing apprehension that active ingredients of importance to tree fruit and small fruit growers may also be affected. Although the supply change is dynamic, chemical stocks may become, and remain, tight at the local or regional level as growers try to fill gaps in their toolboxes. As spring residual herbicides are soon to be applied, please consider the following when planning for the 2022 season.
Tips in Preparation of Herbicide Shortages in 2022 (pdf; 161KB)

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