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NDSU Extension Offers Palmer Amaranth Control Options

September 25, 2018

An NDSU weed scientist makes recommendations for chemical control of Palmer amaranth.

Mid-Season Weed Control Issues 2018

July 20, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

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

Three Weed Control Trends to Watch in 2018

February 22, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Weeds are relentless year after year, leading farmers, retailers and agronomists across the Midwest to find new ways to control difficult and herbicide-resistant weeds in corn and soybean fields.

HELM Agro US Launches Four New Crop Protection Products in Q1 2018

February 7, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

In total, HELM now has 19 crop protection products in its U.S. portfolio for the row crop, specialty crop and horticultural markets.

Precision Technology - Fine Tuning Cropping

January 19, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: Gloria Hafemeister, Wisconsin State Farmer

When it comes to crop production, averages don’t work as a guide for fertilizing and controlling weeds or pests. If a grower collects data and then uses averages as a guide, the field will be over-fertilized in some places and under-fertilized in others.

Weed Control Report from Washington State University Now Available

February 1, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Washington State University Extension

The 2016 Washington State University Weed Control Report, summarizing results from field studies conducted in winter wheat, spring wheat, chemical fallow, grasslands, alfalfa, chickpeas, and dry pea, is now available.

Cover Crops for Weed Control — Consider All Aspects

November 9, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Cover crops may be able to suppress weeds in some cases, but that’s just one consideration producers should take into account when selecting cover crops for their farm fields, says Kansas State University Extension.

Water Temperature Affects Herbicide Performance

June 29, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University

Purdue University researchers concluded that mixing herbicides with water that's moderate to warm in temperature was more effective on weeds than cold water.

Considerations for Weed Management in 2016 — Part One

October 28, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois Extension

University of Illinois explains how relying on one weed control tool or tactic, or trimming back on weed-control expenditures, can hurt a no-tiller’s bottom line.

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.

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