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Tips for Fighting Glypohsate-Resistant Kochia

May 11, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Rob Gluden from the University of Manitoba explains the role that crop canopies can play in helping reduce the survival of kochia offspring that are herbicide resistant.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Protecting Your No-Till Investment

By John Dobberstein posted on May 11, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Resistant pigweed has become a big problem in many parts of western Texas and presents a formidable challenge for the fledging no-till movement developing in that area of the state.

Control Kochia in Early Spring

January 26, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension shares how to control kochia in fields going to corn, sorghum, sunflowers or soybeans this spring, or wheat this fall.

January 2016 Poll: Glyphosate Resistance

By Laura Barrera posted on December 15, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

From December 16th - January 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "Do you know of or suspect glyphosate resistance on your farm to any of the following weeds or grasses?"

Tips and Tools for Managing Those ‘Bulletproof’ Weeds

With herbicide-resistant Palmer amaranth and kochia marching across the Plains, growers must focus on rotating chemistries, slowing down their spray rig and mixing products properly, experts say.

By Jim Steiert posted on October 14, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Herbicide-resistant weeds are nothing new in the farming landscape, but “bulletproof” Palmer amaranth and kochia are becoming more of a concern because of the long-standing reliance on glyphosate applications.

Herbicide Resistance in Kochia Stems from Increase in Gene Copies

February 23, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University

A recent study by a Kansas State University weed scientist finds why the invasive weed kochia is like a cockroach of the plant world.

Controlling Kochia in Early Spring

January 19, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Growers should soon begin planning their program for controlling kochia, as the spread of glyphosate-resistant populations suggest that perhaps control measures should begin prior to emergence.

For Ambitious No-Tillers, There’s No Place Like Home

Efficient no-till practices are helping a multi-family partnership in western Kansas aggressively expand their dryland farming and livestock operation without sacrificing yields or soil health.

By Jennifer Ryan posted on November 1, 2014

Matthew and Nathan Pearce and their brother-in-law, Ben Johnson, didn't just join the family farm — they completely transformed the operation. The partnership is called Homestead Farms, and each family lives near the original homestead just south of Wallace in western Kansas.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

From the Desk of Laura Allen

Resistant Kochia A Threat To No-Till

By Laura Barrera posted on July 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

The spread of glyphosate-resistant kochia is threatening no-till practices in some areas of the U.S., says Kansas State University.

No-Till Briefs

May 1, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

No-tillers should be cautious about planting corn 2 inches deep or more, says Barry Fisher, Indiana state agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service

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