Dry bean
Preharvest herbicide applications in dry edible beans- Avoiding illegal residues
Preharvest herbicide applications in dry edible beans have become more popular as growers switch to direct harvesting techniques. Herbicides used prior to harvest, also known as “Harvest Aids”, are used to desiccate or dry down “green” stem and leaf tissue that can hinder dry bean harvest. The main intention of preharvest herbicide applications is to desiccate weeds; however many growers are using these herbicide applications to hurry along or even out the maturing process of dry beans.
August 25, 2011
Preharvest herbicide applications in dry edible beans can lead to illiegal residues if you are not careful
The main intention of preharvest herbicide applications is to desiccate weeds; however many growers are using these herbicide applications to hurry along or even out the maturing process of dry beans. While the intentions of most growers are to make these applications according to the label, the unevenness in dry bean maturity of some varieties makes it difficult to have an entire field all at the same stage for preharvest herbicide applications.
August 6, 2009
Preharvest treatment options for dry edible beans
“Green” weeds not controlled by earlier weed management practices and “green” stems or leaves of dry bean plants can be a major problem for growers who are trying to direct harvest. Preharvest herbicide treatments to desiccate green tissue can help reduce harvesting issues.
August 21, 2008
Preharvest herbicide applications in dry edible beans- Avoiding illegal residues
Preharvest herbicide applications in dry edible beans have become more popular as growers switch to direct harvesting techniques. Herbicides used prior to harvest, also known as “Harvest Aids”, are used to desiccate or dry down “green” stem and leaf tissue that can hinder dry bean harvest. The main intention of preharvest herbicide applications is to desiccate weeds; however many growers are using these herbicide applications to hurry along or even out the maturing process of dry beans.
August 25, 2011
