Farmers Business Network announced on Mar. 25 nine reasons why a proper spring burndown is an important step in preparing for the new planting season. The organization emphasized that using a proactive approach to weed management can help preserve soil moisture, protect nitrogen availability, and support strong crop establishment.
Spring burndown is highlighted as a method to reduce early competition from weeds, improve planter performance, and break pest cycles before crops emerge. According to the announcement, using products with different herbicide modes of action—such as glyphosate combined with tank mix partners like Florasulam or Maxunitech Carfentrazone—can increase weed control effectiveness and help prevent resistance development.
The Farmers Business Network serves more than 120,000 farmer members managing over 185 million acres, according to the official website. The organization utilizes fulfillment and logistics centers for direct-to-farm deliveries and affiliates with entities such as FBN Inputs LLC for product distribution and FBN CM LLC for grain advisory services.
Farmers Business Network receives financial backing from investors like GV and Temasek to develop its technology platforms and has provided nearly $3 billion in financing to growers, according to the official website. It also supports family farmers’ long-term sustainability by offering mental health resources and educational content tailored for farming communities.
The network aims to empower family farmers through data sharing, direct access to manufacturers, competitive markets, transparency, and fairness in agriculture. It provides tools such as crop inputs, financial support, grain marketing resources—and promotes sustainable practices across its large member base—according to the official website.
In conclusion, Farmers Business Network says that starting the season with a clean field through spring burndown can simplify weed management throughout the year while mitigating resistance risks.
