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Scientists: Glyphosate Contributes to Phosphorus Runoff in Lake Erie

Low soil pH and certain metals are causing glyphosate to release phosphorus from the soil, which is responsible for about 25% of dissolved reactive phosphorus runoff in the Maumee watershed.

By Laura Barrera posted on June 11, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Scientists now know that the increase in dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP) runoff that’s been plaguing the western Lake Erie basin is mostly coming from farms located in the Maumee watershed.

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10 Tips for Successful No-Till Production: No. 8

By Mark Watson posted on June 8, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Crop rotations and residual herbicides can help no-tillers diversify modes of action against resistant weeds and protect what remains of glyphosate’s effectiveness.

Tips for Controlling Troublesome No-Till Weeds in Soybean Fields

Diverse modes of action, chemical management and a yearlong treatment focus are needed for no-tillers to stave off herbicide resistance.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

FIGHTING HERBICIDE resistance can be a real challenge for no-tillers with soybeans in their rotation because there are fewer options for weed control than with corn.

Shop Talk: Monsanto Sues California Over Carcinogens List

February 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

MONSANTO HAS filed a lawsuit against California to prevent glyphosate from being added to the state’s list of known carcinogens, Reuters reports.

Monsanto Sues to Keep Glyphosate Off List of Carcinogens

January 25, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Reuters

California is planning to add glyphosate to its list of cancer-causing chemicals after the World Health Organization classified it as a probable human carcinogen.

From the Desk of Laura Allen

Glyphosate Resistance: What’s Your Plan?

By Laura Barrera posted on May 19, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

About 78% of growers said they were concerned or "extremely" concerned about resistant weeds. Nearly half the audience had been no-tilling for 15 years or longer.

Cover Crop Pioneer Tweaks His Formula For Success

Switching to no-till and adding cover-crop mixes and finely tuned equipment helped Joe Swanson emerge from the farm crisis and find a new path to profitability.

By Bill Spiegel posted on January 9, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

By the time the farm crisis in the 1980s had abetted, and the oil crisis shortly thereafter, Joe Swanson was at a crossroads.

Use Pre-Emergence Herbicides When Seeding Lower Soybean Rates

December 17, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Weed Science Society of America

The cost of soybean seed has increased more than 225% since the introduction of glyphosate resistant varieties in 1996.

No-Till Briefs November 1, 2014

Short bursts of recent news and tips on various topics all on one page.

By No-Till Farmer Editors posted on November 1, 2014

Short bursts of recent news and tips on various topics all on one page.

Manganese Aids Germination, Accelerates Plant Maturity

Timely soil testing and identification of manganese deficiencies, and proper application timing, can ward off yield hits or even increase yields.

By Claire Keyes posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

All crops require manganese for proper growth and development, so proper management of this micronutrient is vital for photosynthesis, germination and plant maturity, experts say.

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