The Yuma IPM Team has received requests for herbicide efficacy data generated locally for Onion and Broccoli.
We are currently doing some evaluations for direct seeded broccoli. Some of the treatments suggested by PCAs and growers are Devrinol DF XT at the rate of 1.0 and 2.0 lb, also Devrinol 2-XT at the rate of 1.0 and 2.0 qt. Additional preemergence herbicides included in the trials are Prefar 6 qt, Trifluralin 1.5 pt. Other treatments included are Goal Tender and Prowl with a directed application at 3-5 leaves. In a separate broccoli test we are looking at different incorporation timings of Devrinol due to some stunting issues reported. Our trial includes 12, 24, 36 hour sprinkler irrigation incorporation times for the liquid and dry formulations. Phytotoxicity will be evaluated and reported to you in this newsletter and University of Arizona Workshops.
For onions we established trials including treatments suggested such as Ethotron SC at 32 fl oz to a fine soil. Also included Prefar, Dual Magnum and Treflan preemergence. We will compare with Outlook plus Prowl and Goal Tender at 3 leaf stage.
Additionally, Corteva Agriscience is also focused in providing some options for weed control in both broccoli and onions. Some of their products been evaluated at the Agricultural Center are Rinskor (Hulk) and Enversa at post and preemergence.
We thank you for your treatment suggestions, which are incredibly helpful for designing the experiments we are conducting. We are looking forward to sharing the results with you.