Research Update (October 7, 2025)

 

Research Update – October 6, 2025

Diligence Technologies Inc., West Tennessee

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Cropping Seasons

We’re beginning to see the finish line for this season. Corn harvest is underway, and cotton and soybeans won’t be far behind. The hot, dry late summer has pushed crops to mature rapidly, and we plan to begin defoliating cotton in the coming weeks.

There’s still plenty of work ahead, but it’s good to be wrapping up some of our yielded trials.

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Upcoming Trial Reminders

Winter Wheat

• Wheat planting in West Tennessee typically runs October 15 – November 10.
• Trials with fall treatments (at planting or before winter dormancy) should be prioritized soon.
• Trials with spring-only treatments can be delayed until later.
• We usually have extra wheat available for spring trials.

👉 If you’re considering wheat fertility trials, please let us know soon so we can match trial location and maintenance to your needs.

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Greenhouse Trials

Our greenhouse is available about seven months each year (October – April). By May, fieldwork takes over and greenhouse projects are wrapped up.

We can accommodate a wide variety of greenhouse research, including:

• Fertility testing: seed treatments, soil amendments, foliar sprays
• Crop tolerance screening: nearly any foliar-applied product
• Efficacy testing: weeds, insects, and diseases that are obtainable in winter
• Special projects: hydroponics, lysimeters, citrus evaluations, and more

💡 If you have an idea, give us a call—we’ll help design a plan.

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Greenhouse Projects

Here’s a sample of the crops, pests, and trial types we’ve worked with in recent years:

Crops	Weeds	Insects	Diseases	Application / Trial Types
Beet	Barnyardgrass	Aphid	Frogeye leafspot	In-furrow
Bell pepper	Common ragweed	Fall armyworm	Rhizoctonia	Postemergence foliar
Camelina	Johnsongrass	Fungus gnat		Preemergence soil (spray/liquid)
Carrot	Large crabgrass			Preemergence soil (dry/spread)
Citrus	Morningglory			Preplant incorporated
Corn	Palmer amaranth			Seed treatment
Cotton	Prickly sida			Adjuvant
Dry beans	Ryegrass			Compatibility
Flowers (Petunia)	Sicklepod			Defoliation
Hops	Velvetleaf			Fertility
Mint	Wild mustard			Fungicide
Mustard	Yellow nutsedge			Herbicide
Peanut				Hydroponic
Radish				Insecticide
Rice				Lint staining
Soybean				Lysimeter
Squash				Miticide
Sunflower				Moisture usage
Tomato				Plant growth regulator
Turf (Bentgrass)				Phytotoxicity
Turf (Bermudagrass)
Turf (Kentucky bluegrass)
Turf (Tall fescue)
Wheat

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Weather Update

• Spring/Summer: Frequent rainfall until mid-July.
• Since July: Hot, dry conditions with limited rain.
• Impact: Yields should be average to slightly above average overall.
• Some trials required replanting after early stand loss, which will extend our harvest season.

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Pest Update

• One of the lightest insect years in recent memory.
• Challenges: Limited availability of research-grade plant bugs and stink bugs.
• Adequate pressure: Soybean looper populations.
• Foliar disease pressure: Typical for corn and soybeans (i.e., good for testing).

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Closing

Thank you for partnering with us in research this year. We look forward to working with you on upcoming wheat and greenhouse projects.

— Tim, Jackson, Jake, Will, Jim & JT

“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness.”
— Proverbs 21:5

 

Research Update (June 2, 2025)

 

Research Update – June 2, 2025
Diligence Technologies Inc. – West Tennessee

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Events from the Past Month

The CPDA Conference in Cape Coral marked the close of another winter and spring meeting season for our team. It was a great opportunity to connect one last time with industry partners and customers before diving headfirst into fieldwork. Since returning, our full attention has shifted to planting and early-season trial execution.

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Upcoming Events

We don’t have any major travel or conferences on the calendar for the next couple of months. Our team will be staying local as we wrap up planting and begin in-season evaluations. If you find yourself in West Tennessee, give us a call — we’d love to catch up.

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Cropping Seasons

• Cotton: Yielded trials are mostly in the ground, though we’re managing some replanting efforts following late-May rains.
• Soybeans: Planting is now underway across the region. We're finalizing trial placements as weather and soil conditions permit.
• Weed Control & Ratings: Early-season weed control work has begun, and our first round of ratings is in progress. After a delayed start to the season, we’re working hard to get back on track.

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Greenhouse Activities

Our early greenhouse trials have largely concluded, with a few late-season projects still underway. These should wrap up in the coming weeks — just in time for the summer heat to arrive in full force.

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Upcoming Trial Reminders

We’re now locking in plans for our fall armyworm corn trials, which are typically planted in July. These non-yield trials benefit from reliable pest pressure due to the late planting window.
📬 Interested in participating? Now is the time to reserve your space — reach out soon if you'd like your product evaluated.

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Weather Update

Rain continues to make regular appearances, slowing our progress. Soil conditions vary, but we’ve managed to keep equipment moving during brief dry windows. It’s been a challenge, but we’re making steady (if slow) headway.

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Pest Update

Summer annual weeds — including pigweed, morningglory, and foxtail — are emerging rapidly. Insects and diseases have been mostly quiet so far, but warmer conditions are likely to change that soon. We’ll be monitoring fields closely in the coming weeks.

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We’re grateful for the opportunity to support your work this season. Don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s any way we can assist.

— Tim, Jackson, Jake, Will, Jim & JT

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings…” – Proverbs 22:29

 

Research Update – May 5, 2025

Diligence Technologies Inc. – West Tennessee

Events from the Past Month

Our winter meetings wrapped up in March, and April brought a shift toward field and greenhouse activity. We're squeezing in one final spring meeting — look for us at the CPDA Conference in Cape Coral, Florida. That will likely be our last out-of-state trip until fall.

Upcoming Events

📍 CPDA – Cape Coral, FL
🗓️ May 4–8, 2025

Cropping Seasons

Corn planting began the week of April 14 and continues in some areas. A heavy 14-inch rainfall in early April put us behind schedule, followed by intermittent showers that have slowed progress even further.

We're now finishing up our yielded corn trials and transitioning to cotton. Alongside cotton planting, we’ve started early weed control trials as time allows. We expect to stay busy over the next couple of months getting everything established for the season.

Greenhouse Activities

We typically finish greenhouse trials by late April, but this year we have several late-season trials that will keep us active in the greenhouse sporadically into early summer. We're thankful for the continued work — though we know it’s going to get warm in there soon!

Trial Availability Reminder

We usually have additional land available for trials that develop later in the season. If you have new work to slot in, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to accommodate where possible.

Corn Fall Armyworm Trials

We typically plant our fall armyworm trials in July — late enough to allow strong insect pressure on young corn without taking it to yield. This timing offers an excellent opportunity to evaluate product performance.

📬 Interested in participating? Let us know and we’ll get you on the list.

Weather Update

The highlight so far this season was the 14 inches of rain we received in early April. Since then, we’ve been working around spring showers, slowly making progress. There's still a long way to go to get everything in the ground.

Pest Update

Winter annuals have mostly run their course or been treated by now. They’re quickly being replaced by summer annual weeds like pigweed and grasses. Nothing major to report yet on insect or disease activity — but that likely won’t last long.

Thank You

We’re grateful to be part of your research program. Please reach out if we can help with any upcoming trials or fieldwork. We’re here to support your success.

– Tim, Jackson, Jake, Will, Jim & JT

“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness.” – Proverbs 21:5