Conditions Ripe for Early Weed Growth

According to SDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist Eric Jones, conditions are favorable for weed germination. Noxious weeds are starting to populate in the eastern half of the state. “We’re seeing kochia, some of the prickly lettuce and no-till that includes Canada thistle as well.” Jones says it’s less about which weeds are in the fields and more about getting early scouting done. “We need to be cognizant that there are weeds so we can get out and manage them. Mix two herbicides together. Don’t go out with just one herbicide. Usually when you put those herbicides mixed together, you control more weed species so you increase your spectrum of control.”.