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Why Dandelions Are Costing No-Tillers Big Bucks

Ohio State University weed scientists share the latest ideas on why dandelions are becoming a bigger threat to no-tilled crops.
May 1, 2004 | Posted in Crop Protection
When it comes to weed control, more no-tillers each year are having problems dealing with dandelions. Ohio State University weed scientists Anthony Dobbels, Mark Loux and Jeff Stachler say that dandelions have become much more widespread in Ohio crop production fields over the past 5 years.
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Does Mixing Order Matter?

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2004 | Posted in Crop Protection
An item in the October, 2003, issue on the proper order of tankmixing glyphosate products led to a comment from a No-Till Farmer reader in North Dakota. He informed us that research conducted at North Dakota State indicates that the efficacy of Roundup herbicide is not affected by the order in which it is mixed with water and ammonium sulfate (AMS).
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New Weapon For Battling No-Till Weeds

Optical sensing and spot spraying trimmed Russian thistle control costs by $132 per acre.
December 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment
Jason Hill and his father, Fritz, have been in the fight of their lives. The villains are Russian thistle and other weeds that are taking over 3,500 acres of the family's wheat and canola fields in Pendleton, Ore.
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A No-Tilling Nightmare

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2003 | Posted in Crop Protection
If dandelions are causing major problems in any of your no-till fields, the best time to control them for the 2004 cropping season is unfortunately already past. That’s because recent research indicates the best time for you to try to control this little yellow weed in your no-tilled fields is in the fall.
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Survey Offers Insights Into Avoiding Spray Drift

The interaction of drift reduction agents, spray nozzles and pressure is critical to the coverage needed for weed control.
By Ron Perszewski posted on October 1, 2003 | Posted in Crop Protection
A survey of Illinois certified crop advisors — including custom applicators, growers and consultants — and related research reveal some dos and don’ts about managing spray drift.
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New Standards In Weed Control Possible For Little Extra Cost

Research shows inexpensive ammonium sulfate can boost herbicide performance to help control many difficult weeds.
By Ron Perszewski posted on September 1, 2003 | Posted in Crop Protection
For as little as 20 cents per acre, no-tillers can significantly increase the effectiveness of their post-emergent herbicide applications. The addition of inexpensive ammonium sulfate (AMS) to the tank mix can boost no-till weed control by as much as 41 percent in some cases, according to Bryan Young, a weed scientist at Southern Illinois University.
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Be On The Lookout For Waterhemp Resistance

Weed scientists agree that glyphosate-resistant waterhemp is a reality and a growing concern for no-tillers.
February 1, 2003 | Posted in Crop Protection
During a symposium on glyphosate-resistant weeds held during the annual early winter meeting of the North Central Weed Science Society in St. Louis, Mo., university researchers confirmed the development of glyphosate-resistant waterhemp.
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Hit Weeds Early When No-Tilling

You can’t expect many single-product weed-control programs to get the entire job done.
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2002 | Posted in Crop Protection
If you're interested in harvesting top yields with Roundup Ready no-till corn and soybeans, it’s likely that you’ll have to add residual herbicides to the weed-control mix.
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