Title 50

Reliable crop protection: Field experience with Title 50

When it comes to fighting late blight and early blight, agronomists have very little room for error. My experience with the Title 50 fungicide from DuPont shows that it is a practical, no-nonsense tool for those who aren't willing to gamble with their soybean, potato, or vineyard yields. The combination of cymoxanil and famoxadone provides that "heavy-hitting" effect required during periods of high infection pressure.

Performance and application insights

The core value of this product lies in its dual mode of action: both systemic and contact. It doesn't just wash off with the first rain; it anchors itself within the plant tissues, creating a durable protective barrier. This is critical, especially when working in vineyards or potato fields where disease spreads rapidly.

• Pathogen control: It performs exceptionally well against downy mildew, peronosporosis, and alternaria. If spotted early, Title 50 stops the disease development almost in its tracks.
• Dosage flexibility: A range of 0.5 to 1.0 L/ha (depending on the crop and severity of the infection) allows for cost optimization, ensuring you aren't overspending on chemicals where it isn't necessary.
• Ease of handling: The water-dispersible granule formulation is a major plus. They don't create dust when poured into the tank, they dissolve quickly, and they don't clog sprayer nozzles, which significantly saves time during field operations.

Operational recommendations

From an operator's perspective, it is crucial to follow the label: the maximum number of treatments ranges from 3 to 4 per season. This is more than enough to cover the crop's critical growth stages. While it falls under hazard class 3, requiring standard personal protective equipment, the product remains highly predictable in use. The main requirement is to ensure uniform leaf coverage, as the contact component relies on thorough application.

For agricultural operations focusing on high-yield potato varieties or commercial sunflowers, this fungicide acts as a genuine insurance policy. It delivers stable results across various soil types, and its systemic capability is forgiving when minor coverage gaps occur in denser parts of the canopy.