Articles Tagged with ''weed control''

First Herbicides with ESA-Compliant Herbicide Label Approved

By Sarah Lancaster and Frannie Miller posted on November 1, 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.

Consider Spraying Pre-Emergent Herbicides on Semi-Frozen Soil

By Landon Swan posted on October 14, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

The thought of spraying on frozen or nearly frozen ground might seem counterintuitive, but under certain conditions, it can be an effective strategy.

Is It Worth Investing in Fall Herbicide Applications This Year?

By Alyssa Essman posted on September 26, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State Extension

Between tough growing conditions this season and low commodity prices, it’s a fair question to ask if it’s worth investing in a fall herbicide application this year.

Controlling Resistant Weeds in Young Double-Crop Soybeans

By Leon Ressler posted on July 5, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Now is the time to control weeds in double-crop soybeans.

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.

Warm Spring Opens Opportunity for Double-Crop Soybeans After Wheat

By Eric Anderson and Dennis Pennington posted on June 20, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Michigan Farm News

Winter wheat crop development is currently ahead of normal, with estimates ranging from is about nine to 11 days ahead of normal based on growing degree day accumulations through May 20. That early harvest has many growers considering taking advantage of that larger window for double-cropping soybeans.

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UK Companies Developing System That Boils Weeds with Electricity

June 17, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

The RootWave system uses electricity to boil weeds and their roots. The new agreement will see the two manufacturers co-develop new weeding technology and products.

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Narrow Down Row Widths to Boost Weed Control

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 13, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

If you can’t easily beat the weeds growing in your no-tilled fields, then you need to come up with a better plan to crowd them out. That’s the wisdom gleaned from a recent weed control analysis on how narrower rows in corn and soybeans impact weed control.

Spring Into Action Against Early-Season Weeds

April 8, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Early planting gives soybeans a competitive edge in capturing light and moisture over problematic weeds like marestail, which thrive in no-till and reduced-tillage environments.

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