Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, June 13, 1998, Image 137

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    ATTENTION SOYBEAN GROWERS:
The facts about herbicides and
Many chemical companies are spending huge
amounts of money trying to convince you to spend
up to $2O/acre on unnecessary residuals or tank
mixes for Roundup Ready Soybeans. Please ask
yourself why....
• 80% of 1997 growers used Roundup alone
• it kills more weeds, more effectively
• Roundup Ultra kills perennials
Start clean!
Plant in as narrow a row as possible
Apply 1 quart/acre Roundup Ultra as close to crop canopy
closure as is practical
mdun Ultra
Recommendations for Using Roundup Ultra
in Roundup Ready™ Soybeans
❖ ALWAYS use a hurndown in full season soybeans
❖ in double crop burndown if needed
❖ the faster the crop canopy the better!
❖ weeds are usually 4-8" tall & it is 3-5 weeks after planting
❖ if weeds are greater than 8", use l,sqts.
❖ use 1,5-2 qts/Afor perennial weeds
Apply a second application of Roundup Ultra if needed for
later germinating weeds
For more information on Roundup Ready Soybeans
contact your chemical dealer, or Monsanto representative
STEVE FERRARA STEVE MUSSER JEFF VANCE
814-353-9146 610-432-3778 717-560-8894
Or Call 800-332-3111 and ask for The Roundup Ready Soybean Use Guide.
Ahaaya raad and follow labal dlractlona for all producta. Roundup Raadytt, Roundup Ultra"* ara tradamarka of Monaanto Company.
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>6% of ‘97 growers will increase ‘9B Roundup Ready acres
Why are some companies desperately trying
to sell you chemicals you don’t need?
It’s all you need. Period.
Roundup
Ready
• it doesn’t restrict your crop rotations
• it doesn’t stunt or bum your beans
• it saves you money!!!