Fungicide Application Decision Guide
This Fungicide Application Decision Guide helps growers think through whether and when to apply fungicide. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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The steps on this page
- Identify the crop and growth stage
- Review disease risk and history
- Check scouting results
- Review variety resistance
- Check weather outlook
- Compare cost with expected benefit
- Check label for rates, timing and limits
- Record the decision and result
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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