As we proceed through the growing season, there are a few issues surrounding weed control and herbicide use. This article introduces some to consider.

The limitations of field working days due to wet fields and high wind and temperature continues to limit corn and soybean weed management practices. As we enter July, safe and effective weed management practices begin to diminish rapidly.

Scott Gonnerman no-tills corn, soybeans and small grains on his 250-acre Waco, Neb. operation. In this video, Gonnerman breaks down the benefits of water infiltration with no-till in addition to his cover crop and weed management strategies that enable him to cut costs on seeds.

When growers talk about the benefits of cover crops, the talk normally centers around erosion control, keeping nutrients in the field, improving soil quality and trimming fertilizer purchases. More effective weed control is another benefit, and some no-tillers have found cover crops allow them to omit at least one costly herbicide trip across their fields per year.

Growers and service providers have reported inconsistent stands in fields including sugarbeet fields. The same dry soil conditions plaguing crop stands are affecting the emergence of weeds.

As spring approaches, forage weeds can become a problem. Certain herbicides can be applied but timing is critical.

Planting date is important and usually influences soybean yield, but not necessarily in every environment and year.

Aggressor herbicide is formulated to provide growers with a new mode of action to address tough-to-control winter annual grassy weeds, including feral rye

In total, HELM now has 19 crop protection products in its U.S. portfolio for the row crop, specialty crop and horticultural markets.