Diligence Technologies Inc.

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Research Update (November 3, 2025)

Research Update – November 3, 2025
Diligence Technologies Inc., West Tennessee

Events from the Past Month

Harvest is ongoing. Overall, conditions have been favorable until the past week or so. We have experience some equipment delays along the way, but hope to be back in the field in the coming week.

Upcoming Events

As we move into winter, planning is underway for meeting season. Below are a few conferences we plan to attend, with more to be added soon:

North Central Weed Science Society – December 15–18, Grand Rapids, MI
National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants – January 26–31, Orlando, FL
Cotton & Rice Conference – February 5–6, Jonesboro, AR

Cropping Seasons

Harvest is wrapping up across most crops. Corn and cotton harvests are underway, and soybean harvest should ramp up as soon as we dry out from the recent rains.

Winter wheat planting is also in progress. We plan to plant some additional wheat acreage to accommodate potential herbicide or fungicide trials next spring.

Greenhouse Activities

The greenhouse is already up and running this year—earlier than usual. We typically open in November, but several early projects prompted an early start. If you’re interested in running a greenhouse trial this winter, now is an excellent time to reach out.

Weather Update

Harvest weather has been mostly favorable. A few scattered showers have caused minor delays, but overall progress has been steady until recently.

Pest Update

This has been one of the lowest insect pressure years in recent memory. While this has been good news for growers, it has made conducting insecticide trials more challenging.

We were able to find moderate populations of soybean loopers, but plant bugs and stink bugs were scarce. Even fall armyworm pressure in corn was below normal. We pursued infestations where we could, though not always with success.

We are thankful that you trusted us with your research projects over the past season. We are working hard to get everything out of the field and final research reports written. Please let us know if we can be of service now and in the future.

Tim, Jackson, Jake, Will, Jim, & JT

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

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Research Update (October 7, 2025)

Research Update – October 6, 2025

Diligence Technologies Inc., West Tennessee

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Research Update (June 2, 2025)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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