Articles tagged under: weed control
Working on ‘Plan C’ for Weed Control
Published May 31, 2023
Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says steady winds forced some farmers to change their planting tactics. Many fields saw less groundwork to preserve moisture. Spraying has also seen delays. “We’re trying to get burndowns applied in amongst the…Busting Weed Control Myths
Published May 19, 2023
There are common misconceptions about weed control. One myth links chemical usage with the creation of so-called 'super weeds.' Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder says mixing modes of action will manage herbicide resistance. "We want to use pre-emergence herbicide and…Early Season Weed Control Should Not be Ignored
Published April 12, 2023
Just like last year, it will likely be a compacted spring season. Planting took precedence over early spring weed control in 2022 "and I think we learned last year that we kind of regretted not getting more preemergence herbicides on." Dekalb…What is Old is New Again
Published March 18, 2023
New ways to incorporate old technology is one way to keep ahead of the ever-changing need for weed control. FMC’s Discovery Lab in Delaware is constantly looks for new ways to navigate the regulatory environment. “We’ve also found new ways…Remove Competition with a Burndown Program
Published March 3, 2023
With spring just around the corner, BASF Technical Service Representative Dan Melaas says a good burndown program can help clean up fields before planting. "Uncontrolled weeds can contribute to the seed bank and increase weed populations in the future." An…Planning Ahead for Weed Control
Published October 20, 2022
Sitting in a combine gives farmers a good view of what weed strategies worked and which ones didn’t. BASF Central Region Tech Service Representative Dan Melaas says two weeds stuck out as being problematic this year. "Kochia is typically our…Resistance Persistance
Published July 21, 2022
Northeastern North Dakota has more wild oat weed resistance than any other part of the state. The resistance is to the Group One and Group Two herbicides. "From the samples that have been submitted, about 75 percent have been resistant to…Prioritize Weed Control in a Later Spring
Published May 1, 2022
Weed control needs to be even more of a priority with a delayed planting window. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says that is easy to forget in the rush to get the crop planted. "We want to make sure…Be Ready With Plan B
Published December 17, 2021
The shortages of glyphosate, glufosinate and other crop inputs has farmers scrambling. Pioneer Agronomy Manager Dan Berning says those issues are part of the crop management considerations this winter. "You may need to be thinking of not only Plan A,…