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Resistant Waterhemp Signals Danger For 2,4-D Effectiveness

August 15, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Weed Science

Even as crops resistant to 2,4-D herbicide are being developed, populations of weeds are also developing a resistance, says the journal Weed Science.

Waterhemp Jumps To No. 1 Weed To Watch In Midwest

August 3, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: BASF News Release

According to BASF's annual survey, glyphosate-resistant waterhemp is making a troublesome mark in the Midwest, so much so that it has become the new No.1 weed to watch for farmers in the region.

Grinding Keeps Weed Seeds From Growing

Weed seeds don’t germinate after being pulverized by this unit pulled behind the combine.

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Fed up with traditional means for getting rid of weed seeds when no-tilling small grains, Ray Harrington came up with a solution to overcome the mounting concerns with herbicide-resistant weeds.

New Weed Resistance Hits Nebraska

December 13, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska

A population of common waterhemp has developed resistance to postemergent application of HPPD-inhibiting herbicides (e.g., Callisto, Laudis, and Impact).

Fertilization Considerations After Drought

December 12, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: International Plant Nutrition Institute

Much of the Southern and Central Great Plains Region has been severely affected by drought in 2011.

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Resistant Weeds Continue Their March

December 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

The 2011 growing season served a grim reminder that the fight against resistant weeds in the U.S. isn’t going well.

From ‘Walking The Beans’ To Herbicide-Resistant Crops

No-tillers can learn a few things about weed control from the early days of no-till to help them in today’s challenging weed environment.

By Dan Zinkland posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

When New Market, Iowa, farmer Kelly Tobin began no-tilling in 1979, he relied on atrazine for corn and 2,4-D for soybeans.

2,4-D Resistant Waterhemp Found In Nebraska

October 21, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska

A waterhemp population from southeast Nebraska has been confirmed to be resistant to 2,4-D, but the resistant population is believed to be limited to a few fields.

Waterhemp Problems Spread To Indiana

September 30, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Bill Johnson and Glenn Nice, Purdue Weed Science, Purdue University

Waterhemp has been present in Indiana field surveys for at least the last 10 years but recent control issues with glyphosate is moving this weed up on the radar of concern for Indiana growers.

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Consultant: Win Landlords’ Favor By Making Improving To Their Farmland

December 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

In the battle over who gets to rent farmland today, no-tillers should show landlords that they will make improvements to their property.

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