ADO089 Guardian of Modern Agriculture

[TOM4CWB]

Laken... perhaps a valium might help?

Everything in balance and perspective?

How about if we judge... we will expect to be judged by the same measure and for the same base reasons!

Have a great weekend!!!

[tweety]

I don't know lake, but if something has happened in your life, i hope it works out.

[lakenheath]

Ever had to debate with anyone Tom? Perhaps even a heated debate? Did you take valium? Have a great weekend!

[ado089]

Thanks for being a voice of reason Tom. That is what I was trying to do, asses folks based on their belief system, not mine. Frankly I've grown tired of debating the effects of different systems and don't really care anymore(in debating it). I simply wanted a glimpse at the psychology of the farmers who were uncomfortable with some of their own practices. Clearly that makes me an asshole to a select few.


I called the guy that sprayed his durum 4 times a dumbass because I can't think of any conceivable reason to spray more than 3 times and twice would have likely sufficed...not because he used a fungicide.

[pourfarmer]

1000'S of studies... 99% of which are bio-tech funded/sourced. Those studies are driven to accommodate the desired result in order to increase shareholder value. There is no conspiracy or tinfoil hat, it's about profits.

[pourfarmer]

If all you wanted a glimpse into the psychology of hypocritical farmers, you could have looked to yourself. I would read the following link and take a step back.

http://www.inc.com/steve-tobak/7-signs-youre-not-as-self-aware-as-you-think.html

[ado089]

Why don't you two prove how vastly superior you are by providing some substance to this conversation instead of fixating on me.

[lakenheath]

I am not debating the effects of different systems Adam, just saying there is no harm in not fully defending all aspects of modern agriculture.

Who are you to dictate that 3 fungicide applications is maximum and 4 is dumb ass? You just come across as this all knowing, college of agriculture degree holding pompus jerk.

[TOM4CWB]

Have you taken a look in the mirror lately Laken????

Wow how would you describe the past few posts!!!

[lakenheath]

Ok, Tom please cut and paste the effects of different systems that is being debated by myself?

[pourfarmer]

                

[ado089]

Regarding the fungicide apps. The education I have that you like to make fun of, in combination with years of field experience has taught me some things. The reason I say 3 apps is the magic number is as follows. 1) an app with herbicide will hold disease down to lower leaves until flag leaf. 2) a flag leaf app will control disease until anthesis. 3) an app at anthesis will suppress disease long enough to fill.

If after those three apps there is still any significant disease pressure one should be looking at soil and fertility. The first culprit to examine is potassium followed by copper.

Overuse is not only economically wasteful but also contributes to resistance and is hard on the beneficial fungal community. I think you'll have to look long and hard to find a post where I haven't been an advocate of proper stewardship.