Between tough growing conditions this season and low commodity prices, it’s a fair question to ask if it’s worth investing in a fall herbicide application this year.

Ohio State University Extension weed scientist Mark Loux shares some tips and considerations for weed control as harvest winds into gear.

It's always amazing to see apparently still-thriving winter annual weeds underneath the snow or following some really cold weather. Our best advice at this point on fall spraying is that once fields dry or freeze up enough to allow traffic again, there is still considerable benefit to applying herbicides for control of marestail and other weeds that persist through winter.

With row crop harvest underway, it's time to start planning your fall herbicide applications to control winter annual broadleaf weeds and grasses ahead of grain sorghum or corn.