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Focus on Preventing Weeds, Rather Than Killing Them

As herbicide resistance continues to complicate weed control, researcher Adam Davis says no-tillers should develop a more integrated approach to weed management.

By Julia Gerlach posted on May 29, 2020 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Crop Protection

With more and more herbicide resistance in weeds being reported and no promising new herbicide sites of action (SOA) waiting in the wings, no-tillers might do well to focus on integrated weed management systems to reduce weed pressure and extend the usefulness of existing herbicides.

Get to Know Your Early-Season Weeds

April 14, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois

Field scouting to identify the weeds present and their relative densities will provide the information needed to tailor a burndown herbicide program for any particular field. Learn to identify several weed species that are common to midwestern fields at this time of year with these brief descriptions and color photographs from the University of Illinois.

Anthem Flex Herbicide From FMC Labeled for Weed Control in More Crops

March 19, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Pulse crops, soybeans and sunflowers added to herbicide label.

Occasional Tillage? Don’t Believe Everything You Read

By John Dobberstein posted on February 13, 2020

Recent studies defending the use of occasional tillage are interesting reads but leave a lot of questions and problems with this approach that are left unaddressed. Read on to see why you should keep the tillage equipment in your shed.

Managing Herbicide Resistance

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 11, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

With Australian no-tillers dealing with some of the worst weed resistance issues in the world, the country’s growers are adopting a “zero tolerance policy” or a “take no prisoners” approach to weed control.

Cover Crop Corner: Giving Thanks for Cover Crops

We have many blessings to count when it comes to cover crops.

November 14, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Grassland Oregon

As we count our blessings during the lead-up to Thanksgiving, cover crops are something that should be on every agricultural producer’s and consumer’s list.

Can Weed Seed Production be Reduced with Late-Season Herbicide Applications?

September 5, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University

Problems caused by unfavorable conditions this season have resulted in greater than normal weed escapes. While there are no simple answers, in most situations, late-season herbicide applications will not likely be effective and are not warranted, according to Iowa State University.

Improving No-Till Operations with Artificial Intelligence

By Dr. Scott Shearer posted on July 8, 2019 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

There are a number of technological advancements coming up that are going to change the agriculture business. I used to talk about the future being 15-20 years out.

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Older No-Till Herbicide Facing Tougher Restrictions

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 23, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

In early March, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that additional training is required for certified applicators that work with herbicides that contain paraquat.

The Latest Weapon in No-Till Weed Control

April 1, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

No-Till farmers now have a new tool to fight the ongoing battle with weeds. Not even the most noxious menace can withstand the force of this latest weed-fighting technology.

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