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6 Strip-Till Tips, Observations & Insights for Spring

By Noah Newman posted on February 22, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Here are some tips, observations and insights from strip-till veterans and industry leaders to think about before hopping in the planter this spring.

Bayer, AgPlenus Collaborating on New Sustainable Weed Control Solution

February 21, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

The 2 companies will collaborate to optimize new molecules, identified by AgPlenus and tested by Bayer, into commercially viable candidates.

5-Step System for Managing Hidden Costs of Weed Control

February 19, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Helm

Hidden costs are like holes in a ship — little leaks can slowly sink it and have a large effect on your bottom line. Here is a 5-step system for managing hidden costs.

BASF Announces EPA Approval of Surtain Herbicide

February 14, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: BASF

Surtain herbicide, the first solid encapsulated premix formulated product on the market, has received registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is now approved for use, subject to state approvals.

4 Steps for Clean Soybean Fields in 2024

By Mike Hannewald posted on February 6, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio Country Journal

It’s time to start thinking about prepaying inputs for the coming year and part of that is putting together plans for how we’re going to keep fields clean and to be able to know what herbicides we want to purchase and at what rates.

Study Shows Repeated Glyphosate Accelerates Weed Resistance

January 22, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: High Plains Journal

The study says the data show a rapid falling-off of glyphosate effectiveness against seven major weeds after the first couple of years. The authors conclude that intensive use of any one weedkiller like glyphosate year-after-year serves to speed up evolution in weeds to resist it.

Farmers Express Concerns Over EPA Herbicide Strategy

By Brian German posted on October 27, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: AgNet West

The consensus among critics is that the strategy, if implemented, could pose significant challenges for farmers and jeopardize the viability of farming operations across the U.S.

How Weeds Respond to Drought Conditions

June 21, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska: CropWatch

A global meta-analysis was conducted using 1,196 paired observations from 86 published articles assessing the effect of water stress on weed germination, growth characteristics and seed production.

Narrow Rows & Cover Crops Bolster Weed Control in Soybeans

May 26, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: GROW IWM

If your soybean herbicide program needs a new wingman or two, Justine Fisher has two suggestions: cover crops and narrow soybean rows.

9 Tips for Successful Strip-Till Weed Control

Seasoned agronomist shares advice for boosting herbicide efficiency.

By Julienne Isaacs posted on May 24, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Target specific problem areas with an aggressive weed control program, rather than deploying a watered-down version of the strategy across your entire operation, says veteran agronomist Brock Waggoner.

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