Little things can make a big difference in managing weeds. At the Advanced Crop Advisors Workshop, NDSU Extension Cropping Specialist Jeff Stachler said that is especially important with the current economic environment. The timing between the first and second post-application was cited as an example. “In the past, we’ve waited until the weeds came above the soybean canopy for the second application; it’s a little too late by then,” said Stachler. “Depending on the herbicide and the program, seven to 14 days is where we should be at for the second application.” Sprayer management is also important. “Technically, every chemical should have its own specific nozzle, but we can’t afford a bunch of nozzles for a bunch of different herbicides, right? so, let’s try to group them together and do the best that we can. We clearly have to do a better job than what we’re doing.”
