Articles tagged under: weed management
2019 PP Influences the Weed Spectrum
Published May 7, 2020
There will likely be a spillover effect this growing season from the record amount of prevent plant acres in 2019. When that PP ground goes back into production, AMVAC Product Development Manager Dr. Rich Zollinger expects to see more weed…More Weeds Than Usual Expected This Spring
Published February 11, 2020
BASF Technical Marketing Manager Darren Unland says there could be more weed seed in fields this spring. Having a good herbicide program can help. "This includes the use of pre-emergent herbicides using multiple modes of action as well as planned…Managing Weeds in PP Acres
Published February 10, 2020
Managing weeds in prevent plant acres a top priority, according to Centrol Crop Consulting agronomist Lee Briese. "Use several tools. Herbicides will be critical to help manage weeds, but use several tools in the system." Briese says a pre-emergent herbicide…Using 2019 to Make 2020 Crop Decisions
Published January 3, 2020
Unpredictable weather and variable conditions were the rule in 2019. Pioneer agronomy manager Dan Berning says lessons were learned this past year. "We don't want to look at just 2019 and base all of our decisions on that, but it…Arkansas Plant Board Decides to Appeal Court Ruling
Published December 31, 2019
The Arkansas State Plant Board unanimously decided on Monday to appeal a circuit court ruling that questions the makeup of the board. Earlier this month, a county court judge ruled the state law creating the board was unconstitutional because it…Flooded Fields Could Be Troublesome for Weeds
Published July 22, 2019
NDSU Extension weed scientist Joe Ikley says flooded spots in fields could be troublesome for late season weed control. "We've opened up canopies in the flooded areas. Waterhemp can germinate and go to seed this time of the year still,"…Extension Researchers Studying Wild Oats and Foxtail
Published July 18, 2019
Wild oats and foxtail are challenging growers. University of Minnesota Extension Dean and weed scientist Bev Durgan is keeping an eye on herbicide application timing and herbicide resistance. "You want to use a product for good control, but farmers need…ND Considering a Special Local Needs Dicamba Label
Published November 27, 2018
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is considering what could be on a special local needs dicamba label (24(c) label) in the state. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says one challenge with EPA’s federal label will be enforcing the change…Ikley Joins NDSU Extension as Weed Specialist
Published August 29, 2018
Joseph Ikley is NDSU Extension’s new weed specialist. Ikley will lead a statewide program on weed management in small grains, row crops, specialty crops, range and pasture. He will collaborate with other NDSU faculty, staff and allied industries to make…