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Weed Management Tips For Double-Crop Soybeans

June 28, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Mark Loux, OSU Extension Weed Specialist, Ohio State University

A weed-free start is the most critical aspect of a weed management program for double-crop soybeans, says Ohio State University researcher Mark Loux.

Glyphosate Activity And Temperatures

June 10, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Jeff Stachler, Extension Agronomist, North Dakota State University

The greater the temperature change and the longer the cool period extends beyond the temperature change, the more likely reduced weed control will occur with glyphosate.

Smack Those Dandelions Twice

April 4, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Mark Loux, Ohio State University weed scientist

Getting a well-established dandelion population under control can be a several-year process of implementing the most effective treatments in both fall and spring.

Is Roundup Ready Alfalfa The Perfect Plant For Waterways?

March 28, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Greg Kruger, Bruce Anderson, John Wilson, University of Nebraska

With the recent deregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa, questions have come up about using alfalfa in waterways and other non-crop areas adjacent to fields which will have Roundup Ready crops.

Fires Scorch No-Till Profits

A no-tiller’s investment in crop residue can go up in smoke during field fires, but some steps can be taken to soften the blow

By Julie Orchard posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

As a no-tiller, you know crop residue is crucial to the success of the system. It protects the soil against the forces of wind and water erosion, provides food for earthworms and microorganisms and holds valuable nutrients.

WHO Unveils New Standard for Atrazine

October 7, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Bestvolunteer.org

A recently released World Health Organization (WHO) document has recommended a drinking water standard of 100 parts per billion, up from the previous WHO standard of two parts per billion.

Frost Timing Key To Fall Weed Control

October 5, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

The optimum timing of fall herbicide treatments can vary based on life cycle. The timing of frost impacts which weed you can control and when.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Puts Brothers In The Winning Zone

Using the Rawson zone-till system, precision agriculture and conservation planning earns Minnesota no-tillers recognition for their yields and environmental stewardship.

By Steve Bailey, Bill Bailey, and Ron Ross posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Looking back, it seems like we did everything we could to make sure no-till wouldn't work. But it fooled us.

Thinking Wheat After Wheat? Think Twice

August 22, 2010 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management

The recent run-up in wheat prices has some growers thinking that it may be lucrative to keep their winter wheat acreage up this fall.

Frankly Speaking

Weed Control Under Siege

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

Over the years, no-tillers have seen the benefit of providing effective season-long weed control and its impact on profits.

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