Is SBR treatable with current fungicides?
Yes, however our currently labeled fungicides are not the most effective choice. Therefore, we asked for and have received approval to use certain triazole fungicides in addition to the strobilurin and chlorothalonil fungicides already registered. The most effective treatments in other countries have consisted of either mixtures of strobilurins and triazoles or rotation of the two chemistries in sequential applications. And we will be able to do that in 2005 as well. Another reason we asked for additional fungicides is the supply situation. There are so many acres of soybeans in the U.S. , that there was not an adequate amount of any one fungicide to cope with this potential problem. Therefore, we asked for additional materials to increase our supply options in dealing with this potential threat. Currently, Quadris (stobilurin) and Heandline (strobilurin just registered on December 1, 2004 ) have full labels for soybeans. Bravo, Echo and other chlorothalonil fungicides are also registe
