Articles by Sarah Lancaster

Combine Residual Herbicides with Varying Water Solubility to Improve Weed Control

By Sarah Lancaster and Jeanne Falk Jones posted on April 5, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State Extension

One factor that may be overlooked when selecting herbicide combinations is the water solubility of the herbicides.

Checklist: 8 Ways to 'Winterize' Your Sprayer

By Sarah Lancaster posted on November 9, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Kansas State Extension

This article summarizes some of the key steps to winterizing sprayers. Be sure to check your owner’s manual for detailed instructions for your particular sprayer so you don’t void any manufacturer’s warranty.

First Herbicides with ESA-Compliant Herbicide Label Approved

By Sarah Lancaster and Frannie Miller posted on November 3, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State Extension

The EPA issued a final decision to approve Liberty Ultra (glufosinate-P), making it the first herbicide with a label for agronomic crops that follows the principles outlined in the EPA’s Herbicide Strategy, which is intended to help herbicide registrations comply with Endangered Species Act requirements.

How Cover Crops Respond to Various Herbicides

By Sarah Lancaster posted on October 17, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State Extension

A number of factors, including biological and biochemical characteristics of the plant, chemical characteristics of the herbicide, and weather conditions since herbicide application will influence cover crop response to herbicides.

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Update on Registration of Over-The-Top Dicamba Products

By Sarah Lancaster posted on August 30, 2024

Source: Kansas State University Extension

At the time of this article’s publication in the Agronomy eUpdate, the February existing stocks order is the last document related to dicamba registration published on the EPA website.

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How to Control Cereal Rye in Wheat Fields

By Sarah Lancaster posted on August 20, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Kansas State University

Cereal rye can provide excellent weed suppression as a cover crop, but it should be handled carefully around wheat fields.

Options for Late-Season Herbicide Application in Corn

By Sarah Lancaster posted on June 28, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University

Some questions have recently come in looking for herbicide options for corn in later vegetative stages. Adequate pre-emergence herbicides were applied; however, excessive rainfall and sandy soils resulted in weed emergence.

Top 2 Priorities for Weed Control After Wheat Harvest

By Sarah Lancaster, Jeanne Falk Jones, and Jeremie Kouame posted on June 25, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University

The 2024 wheat harvest is well underway, so it is time to think about weed control in wheat stubble.

What Form of 2,4-D Minimizes Injury to Nearby Sensitive Plants?

By Sarah Lancaster posted on April 27, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University

Herbicide formulations can dramatically influence herbicide performance, from efficacy to compatibility to shelf life.

4 Tips for Applying Herbicides in Hot Weather

By Sarah Lancaster posted on June 17, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University

Summer temperatures have arrived. If you are planning herbicide applications, here are 4 things to consider when applying herbicides during hot weather.

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Articles by Sarah Lancaster

Combine Residual Herbicides with Varying Water Solubility to Improve Weed Control

Checklist: 8 Ways to 'Winterize' Your Sprayer

First Herbicides with ESA-Compliant Herbicide Label Approved

How Cover Crops Respond to Various Herbicides

Update on Registration of Over-The-Top Dicamba Products

How to Control Cereal Rye in Wheat Fields

Options for Late-Season Herbicide Application in Corn

Top 2 Priorities for Weed Control After Wheat Harvest

What Form of 2,4-D Minimizes Injury to Nearby Sensitive Plants?

4 Tips for Applying Herbicides in Hot Weather

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