Peanut growers pour their energy into every growing season, aiming for healthy crops and high yields. But as challenges like white mold and leaf spot persist, experts are urging producers to be proactive—especially when it comes to fungicide resistance.
We spoke with Abraham Fulmer of BASF, who emphasized the importance of diversifying fungicide programs and staying ahead of resistance.
“Fungicide resistance is always a concern. When you use the same product repeatedly, it starts to lose effectiveness,” Fulmer explained.
One example is tebuconazole, introduced in 1994. While it remains effective against white mold, its performance against leaf spot has significantly declined—highlighting the need for rotation and innovation in disease management.
Fulmer notes that many growers today rely heavily on FRAC Groups 7 and 11, which raises red flags for resistance. By incorporating products outside of these groups, growers can help preserve the tools they depend on.
“Bringing new and different products into the rotation is key to maintaining their effectiveness for seasons to come,” Fulmer adds.
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