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Controlling Annual Weeds Ahead Of Corn, Sorghum

October 10, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension, Curtis Thompson

With row crop harvest underway, it's time to start planning your fall herbicide applications to control winter annual broadleaf weeds and grasses ahead of grain sorghum or corn.

Weed Control Window In Small Grain Stubble

August 5, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

Now is the time to think about controlling summer annual weeds prior to seed set in cropping situations where this is possible.

Scout Now For Palmer Amaranth In Soybeans

July 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

Hopefully, most of our full-season soybean crop has been managed for weeds by this time of the summer and some growers have planted or are still considering double-crop. There is still time to ensure your soybean weed control programs worked by scouting those full-season soybeans for escapes and by selecting effective herbicides to control weeds in double-crop soybeans.

Four Considerations For Midseason Weed Control

June 27, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

As we proceed through the growing season, there are a few issues surrounding weed control and herbicide use. Below are some items to consider.

Soil Residual Herbicide Options After Soybean Emergence

June 4, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Early season weed control is imperative to maximize soybean yield. Many soybean growers were unable to apply pre-emergence, residual herbicides prior to soybean emergence.

Environmental Factors Affecting Glyphosate Performance

December 6, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension Agronomy

Nov. 26, 2013 Environmental conditions influence the activity and weed control achieved with any herbicide.

Learning From Cover Crops On Prevented Planting Acres

November 22, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops

Saturated soils proved to be a challenge for Iowa farmers this past spring. Iowa had 726,350 prevented planting acres according to the Nov. 1, 2013 FSA prevented acres report. More than 619,000 intended corn acres and about 107,000 soybean intended acres were reported as not planted here in Iowa.

Harvest Weed Control For Corn And Soybeans

September 12, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Paul O. Johnson, South Dakota State University Extension

This year, due to poor spraying conditions, wet planting conditions and increased resistance, there are a lot of fields with weed escapes.

How Winter Annual Weeds Could Be Stealing Your Nitrogen

July 22, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: CertifiedCropAdviser.org

Winter annual weeds, such as field pennycress and henbit, have grown into a serious management concern in no-till corn and soybean for some growers.

Dow AgroSciences Announces 2013 Intentions for Enlist Weed Control System

January 18, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Dow AgroSciences today announced its commitment to further expand its launch activities with field and farmer-focused Enlist experiences for 2013. The company continues to execute on its launch strategy as it awaits final regulatory approvals for the Enlist system, its highly anticipated herbicide-tolerant trait technology.

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