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Identifying PPO-Resistant Palmer Amaranth

July 31, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Observe how Palmer amaranth reacts after a post PPO herbicide application to see if resistance may be the reason for any escapes.

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Eliminate Resistant Weeds by Overlapping Residual Herbicides

By Laura Barrera posted on July 14, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and marestail are the three most problematic weed species confronting corn and soybean growers, says Purdue University weed scientist Bryan Young. With the challenge of herbicide resistance, Young shares how overlapping residual herbicides can help effectively keep these problem weeds under control.

Fighting Herbicide Resistance as a Community

June 8, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

The Weed Science Society of America saw a greater reduction in herbicide-resistant weeds when neighbors partnered to develop a community-based weed control program.

Glyphosate Resistant Palmer Pigweed Confirmed in Southwest Nebraska

By Greg Kruger posted on May 14, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska

Glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth has been confirmed in southwestern Nebraska, says Greg Kruger, cropping systems specialist for the University of Nebraska's West Central Research and Extension Center.

Waterhemp's Big, Bad Brother is Back This Spring

May 13, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Palmer amaranth has been confirmed in five Iowa counties over the last two summers, according to Iowa State University Extension.

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Advances in Treating Palmer Amaranth

May 4, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Larry Steckel, Extension Weed Specialist with the University of Tennessee, gives a brief history of the expansion of Palmer amaranth across the United States and treatment options for the weed. Dr. Steckel shares what growers in the Midwest can expect as it moves north into their fields.

Controlling Palmer Amaranth in Herbicide-Resistant Soybeans

April 10, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension shares good practices for controlling Palmer amaranth in Roundup Ready and LibertyLink soybeans.

Study Finds Early Season Palmer Amaranth Control Saves Yields

March 13, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

A study published in the journal Weed Science found cotton yield loss was reduced from 67% to under 30% when weed establishment was delayed until 6 weeks after crop planting.

Syngenta Adds BroadAxe XC Herbicide to Portfolio

January 22, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Syngenta

The new BroadAxe XC herbicide from Syngenta gives growers more flexibility for soybean, sunflower and dry pea weed control programs. BroadAxe XC is an herbicide combination with two different modes of action that is ideal for weed resistance management programs.

Be Wary of Palmer Amaranth When Purchasing Used Combines

January 6, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

Source: University of Missouri Extension

The weed can unknowingly be spread to new areas when its seeds are lodged in used equipment.

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