Connor Fuss

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@TRethus @robharrisAGT High protein! That’s the old theory I’ve been led to believe 😆

Black awns on Patron durum in patches. What causes that @robharrisAGT?

@CraigDavis_Agro Makes complete sense. Curious as to whether the dry season last year has upset dormancy/changed the spore germination/resulted in a larger flush this year. Similar to a few weeds from observations

@ConnorFuss It can happen earlier in the growing season than most give credit, and a high percentage of broadleaf (crop & weeds) will promote it. Given it was canola in 22, Lentils in 24 & Canola in 25, that’s 3 host crops in 5 years, with 22 being a massive inoculum building year.

Sclerotinia rearing its head in Defender CT. We aren’t a massive sclero area historically. Two dry years and dry springs yet here we are. This was early canola on a lentil stubble, wondering if flowering in a below average August was enough to stimulate. Pdk was canola in 22 🤔

@Eckfarming Generally a 3-4 year rotation, I am wondering if there was significant build up in 22 which we did see sclero (can’t recall in this paddock). Just seems odd it’s shown up with the rainfall and weather patterns we have had in the last 2-3 months….

@ConnorFuss Many other legumes/ canola in past? Had bad infections in lupins in 22 and then very bad early infection in canola in same paddock in 24 apparently it takes many years drop spore levels.

Early samira’s which were fortunate to get out the ground end of April. Distinct protection line from Miravis Star applied at canopy closure mid/late August. Newest growth now infected with choccy spot despite dry a September. Canopy clean otherwise. Somewhat eye opening….

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Avoca L vs Calibre R. Looking at longer AH types in colder environments to try spread the risk. Early boots split in Calibre, early flags unfurling in Avoca. Genie/Rockstar also in the paddock. Appreciate growers willing to have a look @davemernowie @agtbreeding @KosterBradley

@markede05626239 The optimist in me hopes for a few more shots at it. But there are plants that have got through this one unfortunately…. Wishful thinking!

@ConnorFuss Only works once! You’ll most likely won’t have it happen in the same paddock again

Taking a step back in time today. Long term pasture with minimal chemical use, now set up for continuous cropping. Achieving excellent activity on ryegrass with Intervix. The question is how to prolong the activity for years to come…..

AGT Bunyip IA looking flash after 40mm rain in the back end of August. Won’t be long for a head to start poking. It looks like we may have got some ryegrass suppression with the Aggressor application which is pleasing! @agtbreeding @NickWellsSmith1

Galaxy, LVE and Brom (+fungicide) doing a handy job on group 2 resistant radish, the third crop on a new block. Extremely happy with crop safety. Will get a 2,4D mop up in the near future for new germinations. @DavKee43

AGTB0530 CL/AX barley, set for malt evaluation with Coopers. Not my favourite plant type for our area/the stacked system won’t have a massive fit for us, but interesting to have a play around. We will worry about killing the volunteers next year 😅 @agtbreeding @NickWellsSmith1

Ecopar + MCPA mixes doing a reasonable job on Jacks and other broadies. Pretty soft on the medics to date which is good to see @NickWellsSmith1

Uncomfortable and unexpected levels of early NFNB in late sown Leabrook. Two paddocks with the same history, ones getting smashed (areas worse than the photo), the others are untouched. In general there has been more NFNB floating around then I would have anticipated.

Cabbage is King. Very fortunate to get some canola away after isolated Easter Storms. Defender CT vs PY421C. Both looking fantastic and ready to soak up the sunshine. @CaptainCanola

I have been pretty happy with the job Affinity/MCPA mixes have done this year on heavy volunteer CL canola populations. Minimal crop effect is also pleasing. Will still require a mop up but has certainly taken the pressure off!

Shotgun L vs IGW6895 R - Both up and away considerably better than Calibre in the same paddock. Will be a good comparison come November. On a side note Mateno has done an excellent job in the same paddock. @agtbreeding @InterGrain1

@Weppcontracting The top rates of Crucial/Cleth + the required additives 👍

@ConnorFuss What rates has it had ?

For some reason, no matter how many times I see it, I still get excited seeing dead ryegrass in large volumes under Gly Tolerant canolas. Regiment XC has been a great variety for early vigour and go this season.