Apple growers now have another option to protect their crop from devastating diseases, with apples being added to the Downforce AG fungicide label.

Downforce AG is a Group 29 fungicide that uses the force of 40% fluazinam to protect a wide range of crops from a variety of yield-robbing diseases.

In apples, Downforce provides excellent control of the following diseases: apple scab, flyspeck, sooty blotch, cedar apple rust, bitter rot, Alternaria blotch

Downforce also provides suppression of: black rot, Brooks spot, Quince rust, mites including two-spotted cedar mite, European red mite and apple rust mite.

Downforce AG inhibits the germination of disease spores to guard against infection. And with application rates as low as 162 mL per acre, it’s an economical option for disease control and suppression.

Downforce AG comes in an easy-to-use liquid formulation and is conveniently packaged in a 2 x 10 L case.

See the product label for application details and timing. Always read and follow label directions. Downforce AG should be used as part of an Integrated Pest Management program and in rotation with other disease management products as part of an effective resistance management strategy.

Source:  UAP March 25, 2025 news release