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Rising Pigweed Presence in Soybeans

September 20, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension explains why there are more pigweed problems in soybeans this year and some steps for managing them in the future.

U.S. Weed Scientists Testing Australia's Seed Destructor

August 16, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

The University of Illinois will be retrofitting the Harrington Seed Destructor to see how effective the Australian tool is at destroying waterhemp seed during harvest.

Fighting Herbicide Resistance as a Community

June 8, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

The Weed Science Society of America saw a greater reduction in herbicide-resistant weeds when neighbors partnered to develop a community-based weed control program.

From the Desk of Laura Allen

Glyphosate Resistance: What’s Your Plan?

By Laura Barrera posted on May 19, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

About 78% of growers said they were concerned or "extremely" concerned about resistant weeds. Nearly half the audience had been no-tilling for 15 years or longer.

Weed Scientists Offer New Definition of Superweed

May 6, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Scientists suggest using the word "superweed" to describe a weed that has evolved characteristics that make it more difficult to manage due to repeated use of the same management tactic.

Understanding and Slowing the Development of Pesticide Resistance

May 4, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

The University of Nebraska Extension will be sharing a series of articles on various aspects of resistance and resistance management.

Slowing the Evolution of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

April 21, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Simply rotating herbicide mode of actions actually increases the frequency of resistance, says University of Illinois Extension.

Four Tips for Preventing, Managing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

February 25, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

With at least 432 different weed biotypes resistant to 22 different herbicide groups, North Carolina State University shares some guidelines for preventing and managing herbicide resistance.

Manage ‘Good’ Insects Like Your Farm Depends On It

No-till practices and diverse cover-crop mixes are like a beacon to beneficial insect communities that pollinate crops, munch on weed seeds and kill yield-robbing crop pests — all to your benefit.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 30, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

For every yield-robbing pest no-tillers know of in a field, there are 1,700 insect species that are beneficial or neutral to their farm.

4 Mid-Season Soybean Diseases To Watch Out For

July 14, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

USDA planting estimates reached 85 million acres of soybean and the prices of soybean, corn, and wheat were highlighted in the Wall Street Journal last week. What to watch for now...

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