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4 Steps for Clean Soybean Fields in 2024

By Mike Hannewald posted on February 6, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio Country Journal

It’s time to start thinking about prepaying inputs for the coming year and part of that is putting together plans for how we’re going to keep fields clean and to be able to know what herbicides we want to purchase and at what rates.

Study Shows Repeated Glyphosate Accelerates Weed Resistance

January 22, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: High Plains Journal

The study says the data show a rapid falling-off of glyphosate effectiveness against seven major weeds after the first couple of years. The authors conclude that intensive use of any one weedkiller like glyphosate year-after-year serves to speed up evolution in weeds to resist it.

Farmers Express Concerns Over EPA Herbicide Strategy

By Brian German posted on October 27, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: AgNet West

The consensus among critics is that the strategy, if implemented, could pose significant challenges for farmers and jeopardize the viability of farming operations across the U.S.

How Weeds Respond to Drought Conditions

June 21, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska: CropWatch

A global meta-analysis was conducted using 1,196 paired observations from 86 published articles assessing the effect of water stress on weed germination, growth characteristics and seed production.

Narrow Rows & Cover Crops Bolster Weed Control in Soybeans

May 26, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: GROW IWM

If your soybean herbicide program needs a new wingman or two, Justine Fisher has two suggestions: cover crops and narrow soybean rows.

9 Tips for Successful Strip-Till Weed Control

Seasoned agronomist shares advice for boosting herbicide efficiency.

By Julienne Isaacs posted on May 24, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Target specific problem areas with an aggressive weed control program, rather than deploying a watered-down version of the strategy across your entire operation, says veteran agronomist Brock Waggoner.

Waterhemp on the Rise

April 25, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

This increase in the presence of waterhemp is concerning, as it is a very prolific weed and can take over fields in just a couple of growing seasons.

3 Scenarios Demonstrating the Importance of Starting Weed-Free at Planting

April 19, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: GROW

Starting weed-free (also known as “starting clean”) means planting into fields without emerged weeds, which provides the crop with the best chance to establish early and compete with weeds.

Management Options for Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

February 24, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Dr. Debalin Sarangi, University of Minnesota Extension weed specialist, collected 120 waterhemp samples from 56 counties for resistance screening.

Cover Crops Pay By Boosting Yields & Fighting Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds

By Libby Wawzenek posted on February 21, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Data showing increased yield potential & ability to suppress weeds should outweigh concerns about economic barriers, says agronomist Jim Stute.

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