Articles tagged under: weed control
Nufarm Launches Longbow EC
Published July 1, 2021
This product can be used as a broadleaf herbicide and a harvest aid. Longbow EC is labeled for more than 40 crops including corn and soybeans.Attack Weeds Early
Published April 26, 2021
The weather roller coaster continues. After the recent cold spell, the forecast calls for warmer temperatures this week. Regarding weed control, BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Diebert says farmers are asking about the need for a pre-emergence herbicide. "One size…Corteva Agriscience Launches Rezuvant Herbicide
Published March 24, 2021
Wheat and barley growers will have another tool available for post-emergence weed control this year. The new cereals herbicide is called Rezuvant with Arylex active, from Corteva Agriscience. The herbicide combines three active ingredients to keep fields clean from kochia,…Plan Now for Season-Long Weed Control
Published March 12, 2021
There will be more acres going into soybeans this year. Valent Product Development Manager John Pawlek says the supply chain has kept up with demand, but preparation is warranted. "I would personally recommend getting the product now. Having the product…Bayer Launches Huskie FX Herbicide for Cereal Crops
Published March 4, 2021
The new formulation combines three modes of action for broad-spectrum control of broadleaf weeds. Huskie FX has built-in resistance management and improved effectiveness against kochia.Residuals Advocated for Long Term Use of Weed Control Technologies
Published December 31, 2020
According to Bayer Product Manager Alex Zenteno, the new registration of dicamba reduces the potential for off-target movement. Zenteno advocates a long-term approach for this technology. "This technology can only take so much pressure so we want to make sure…Plan Weed Control Now for a Better 2021
Published October 7, 2020
Harvest time is an opportunity to scout fields for possible weed escapes. Corteva Market Development Specialist Jeff Moon believes that knowledge will be helpful next year. "You're going over every acre that you have. If you see some things that…Local Agronomist Looks at XtendFlex Trait Performance
Published October 1, 2020
At the end of September, the European Commission approved Bayer’s XtendFlex soybean trait, the final approval needed for a full launch of the product. Channel Technical Agronomist Derek Crompton has more on the new trait. "The Xtend soybeans already out…WestBred Wheat Report
Published May 25, 2020
In this week's WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring says the crop differs greatly from east-to-west. For weed control, Mehring says "it is a different year with more moisture to germinate (weed) seeds than we're typically used…