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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

On Aug. 17, 70 people participated in a manure management and strip tillage field day near Milaca, Minn. hosted by the Mille Lacs Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Used Natural Resources Conservation Service.