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

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

Summer temperatures have arrived. If you are planning herbicide applications, here are 4 things to consider when applying herbicides during hot weather.

The cold, wet spring has impacted not only planting decisions, but also early season weed and pest management. Here are 8 issues to keep on your radar in the early season.

The potential for ALS injury increases with rapid uptake of the herbicides during warm wet weather conditions. In addition, due to the rainy and cloudy weather, the crops have been struggling to grow and likely will be more sensitive to postemergence applications.

There are several herbicides, including residual products, that can be applied after planting up until corn and weeds reach a certain size or growth stage.

Some Minnesotans are experiencing a bit of weather whiplash as some areas that experienced a historically severe drought in 2021 are currently experiencing very wet weather. In addition to delaying spring planting, the weather also impacts when crop pests will emerge or arrive.