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Waterhemp on the Rise

April 25, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

This increase in the presence of waterhemp is concerning, as it is a very prolific weed and can take over fields in just a couple of growing seasons.

3 Scenarios Demonstrating the Importance of Starting Weed-Free at Planting

April 19, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: GROW

Starting weed-free (also known as “starting clean”) means planting into fields without emerged weeds, which provides the crop with the best chance to establish early and compete with weeds.

Management Options for Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

February 24, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Dr. Debalin Sarangi, University of Minnesota Extension weed specialist, collected 120 waterhemp samples from 56 counties for resistance screening.

Cover Crops Pay By Boosting Yields & Fighting Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds

By Libby Wawzenek posted on February 21, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Data showing increased yield potential & ability to suppress weeds should outweigh concerns about economic barriers, says agronomist Jim Stute.

Why a Full Weed Control Toolbox is Important to All of Us

January 28, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: BASF

From tractors and drones to chemicals, farmers are known to get quite a few drop-ins from industry representatives making inquiries.

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December 27, 2022

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Corteva Agriscience Releases, 'Kyro,' New Postemergence Corn Herbicide to use in 2023

Kyro herbicide will be the first product on the market to combine the active ingredients acetochlor, topramezone and clopyralid into one premix.

November 18, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Kyro Herbicide is a novel combination of three effective modes of action for powerful broad-spectrum control of more than 65 broadleaf and grass weeds.

Zasso Releases XPR Electric Weeder Concept

September 21, 2022

Electric weeding allows for action through the roots to prevent regrowth. Without soil movement, it minimizes possible erosion and impacts on soil life, and does not entail label restrictions or allow plants to form resistances.

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12 Mid-Season Weed Control Considerations

By Dwight Lingenfelter posted on June 30, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State University

As we proceed through the growing season, there are several issues surrounding weed control and herbicide use in corn, soybean and small grain fields.

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It's Too Late to Control These 4 Types of Weeds

By Dwight Lingenfelter posted on June 23, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: PennState Extension

Poison hemlock, buttercup, roughstalk bluegrass and perennial pasture weeds have grown too mature for effective control by June.

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