Every year, Ag Distribution has its own unique challenges. Unfortunately, this year, 2021, has faced many more unforeseen problems than usual, which dramatically affected the supply chain. The most obvious driver to challenges this year was the tremendous freeze along the Gulf Coast, the likes of which have not been seen in over a century. That crippled the petroleum-based production of crucial elements needed in pesticide and adjuvant formulations.
The Ag Distribution system was also not immune to the challenges that COVID-19 presented. Supply issues were caused by a lack of drivers in the trucking industry, raw material and container supply, and slow imports from China and other counties.
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The cost of chemical inputs has increased at the manufacturing level but may not have fully settled on the grower just yet. It is expected that continued tight supply coupled with inflation will be a shock to the growers’ system. Watch the CPDA webinar to learn the factors that played into the supply storm of 2021 and how to prepare the supply chain this fall for early purchasing leading into 2022.
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All of this led to significant supply problems, while grower demand increased because of excellent commodity prices. This ushered in an unprecedented hike in adjuvant prices, up to 30%, creating severe sticker shock. Distributors and retailers that planned and took advantage of early fall stocking programs in 2020 faired way better than those that waited to buy in season in 2021.
Retailers and growers may not understand the importance of Adjuvants. Some growers, using custom applications, may not even know what adjuvant is being used, if at all. However, many years of research and field observations have proven the value added to crop protection performance by using an adjuvant. By using the right adjuvant of high-quality!
As we move into fall, it is time again to look at early order stocking programs. Here are some of the benefits of an early order program (EOP).
With all the good reasons for taking advantage of early order programs, it is time to start planning your next year’s needs this fall. Remember 2021.
Pre-emergence herbicide applications offer a valuable tool to prevent or reduce weed infestations early in the season. While these applications are helpful, it can be a challenge to achieve optimum results. Adjuvant use is increasing and studies continue to prove their effectiveness.
Leaders from Exacto and other companies recently took part in advocacy activities in Washington, DC, engaging in twenty-four meetings with congressional leadership, senators, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They addressed a major challenge related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Failed weed control may resemble herbicide resistance, but it’s not always the culprit. Recent cases of HPPD-inhibitor (group 27) herbicide failures have shown that certain application errors are more common culprits than resistance. This research shows ways to overcome these application challenges.
Exacto has strong research and product development capabilities build on 40 years of experience. We offer customized product development services to meet your specific pesticide, fertilizer, biostimulant, biopesticide, adjuvant, or seed treatment needs.
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