It’s Application Day! 🌱 We are putting down Storen herbicide on our corn ground to stay ahead of Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp. We’re going for clean rows, clear results, and long‑lasting residual control through canopy and beyond. 💪🏽
There’s nothing quite like the buzz of planting season—the hum of tractors, the scent of fresh-turned soil, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re setting your crop up for success from the very start. Today marks a critical milestone on our farm: it’s application day! We’re making our first move against two of the toughest adversaries in modern corn production—Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp—by putting down Storen® herbicide. Here’s what that means for our fields, our bottom line, and our peace of mind this season.
1. Getting the Timing Right
Effective weed management in corn starts before the rows even emerge. By applying Storen herbicide today—right after planting but ahead of significant weed pressure—we’re hitting both Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp at their most vulnerable stage. Why does timing matter? These weeds germinate over a broad window and grow rapidly once they emerge. If we can stop the first flush early, we dramatically reduce the number of seedlings that ever make it to the surface. That means fewer weeds competing for light, nutrients, and water when our corn needs it most.
2. Clean Rows = Clear Results
Once our corn emerges, we want picture‑perfect rows—uniform stands of healthy plants with nothing slowing them down. Storen delivers exceptional early-season residual control, keeping the soil surface free of those pesky pigweeds for weeks on end. Rather than chasing escapes with post‑emergence sprays (and the extra trips and labor that entails), we’ll focus on scouting and let Storen handle the heavy lifting beneath the soil. Clean rows not only boost yield potential but also simplify cultivation or inter-row cultivation when that time comes.
3. Residual Power Through Canopy—and Beyond
One of the standout features of Storen is its long‑lasting residual activity. As our corn canopy closes, there’s still a layer of protection underfoot, guarding against later germinating flushes of Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp. This carries us through those critical early- to mid‑season weeks when tiny escapes can transform into spike‑topped giants overnight. Residual control means our team can shift focus from reactive weed control to proactive crop management—monitoring for pests, managing fertility, and ensuring optimal plant health.
4. Less Stress, More Confidence
Anyone who’s battled Palmer Amaranth knows how fast it grows, how prolific it is, and how quickly resistance can develop. Waterhemp isn’t far behind in its tenacity and genetic diversity. By starting strong with a proven pre-emergence tool like Storen, we’re reducing our reliance on multiple post‑emergence modes of action later in the season. That’s weed control done smarter: fewer passes, fewer herbicide overlaps, and a strategic resistance‑management plan built right into our program.
5. What’s Next? Watch for an Update in a Few Weeks!
We’ll be keeping a close eye on emergence and early leaf development in both our corn and any germinating weeds that try to slip through. In a few weeks, we’ll share pictures and data on how Storen is performing—residual activity, row cleanliness, and any escapes we find. Stay tuned for real‑world results from the field.
✏️ For deeper dive into the science behind Storen herbicide, visit StorenWontQuit.com. If you’d like to speak directly with a Syngenta agronomist or find a local retailer, head over to the website’s locator tool. Here’s to clean starts, clear results, and a season of strong yields—no more chasing weeds, just smart timing, strong starts, and a lot less stress later in the season!
👉 Learn more at StorenWontQuit.com or talk to your local Syngenta retailer.
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