Articles Tagged with ''weed control''

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: May 19, 2026

Editor’s Note: With over 80% of U.S. no-till soybean and corn growers using glyphosate for weed control, this worldwide news roundup deals with concerns about the herbicide’s future use, possible banning, use strategy, new restrictions, health and environmental concerns. Our twice-a-month No-Till Farmer “In the Weeds” series will keep you updated on the latest glyphosate news from around the world. — Frank Lessiter, Editor, No-Till Farmer

In this edition:

  • No Safe Bets – Supreme Court Glyphosate Case Seen Too Close to Call
  • Chemical Collision: The Pesticide Provisions that Nearly Derailed the House Bill
  • Supreme Court Grills Bayer Over Failure to Warn Consumers About Roundup Risks

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[Podcast] What’s Possible When You Commit to Soil Health

In the latest episode of the podcast, brought to you by Bio Till Cover Crops., Austin, Minn., no-tiller Tom Cotter shares how to balance the positive and negative effect of practices for weed control, make cover crops pay, coordinate livestock grazing with crop rotations and find markets for all that’s produced.
In this No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, Austin, Minn., no-tiller Tom Cotter shares how to balance the positive and negative effect of practices for weed control, make cover crops pay, coordinate livestock grazing with crop rotations and find markets for all that’s produced.
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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: May 5, 2026

Editor’s Note: With over 80% of U.S. no-till soybean and corn growers using glyphosate for weed control, this worldwide news roundup deals with concerns about the herbicide’s future use, possible banning, use strategy, new restrictions, health and environmental concerns. Our twice-a-month No-Till Farmer “In the Weeds” series will keep you updated on the latest glyphosate news from around the world. — Frank Lessiter, Editor, No-Till Farmer

In this edition:

  • U.S. House Passes Farm Bill 2.0, Pesticide ‘Liability Shield’ Removed
  • ‘Fuming’ MAHA diehards point blame at Trump admin with movement set to ‘implode’
  • Effective weed control crucial for agriculture in Africa
  • Does herbicide spraying impact drinking water?

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: April 21, 2026

Editor’s Note: With over 80% of U.S. no-till soybean and corn growers using glyphosate for weed control, this worldwide news roundup deals with concerns about the herbicide’s future use, possible banning, use strategy, new restrictions, health and environmental concerns. Our twice-a-month No-Till Farmer “In the Weeds” series will keep you updated on the latest glyphosate news from around the world. — Frank Lessiter, Editor, No-Till Farmer

In this edition:

  • Syngenta unveils Virestina technology, a global breakthrough in controlling grass weeds
  • Glyphosate Market Dominates Agriculture as Advanced Weed Control Technologies Drive Demand
  • Staying ahead of the weeds

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: March 17, 2206

Editor’s Note: With over 80% of U.S. no-till soybean and corn growers using glyphosate for weed control, this worldwide news roundup deals with concerns about the herbicide’s future use, possible banning, use strategy, new restrictions, health and environmental concerns. Our twice-a-month No-Till Farmer “In the Weeds” series will keep you updated on the latest glyphosate news from around the world. — Frank Lessiter, Editor, No-Till Farmer

In this edition:

  • The silver bullet that wasn’t: Glyphosate’s declining weed control over 25 years
  • How Safe Is Glyphosate Chemical Backed by Trump? What the Science Says
  • Glyphosate resistance is not inevitable: changes you can make
  • Scientists Say This Potential Carcinogen May Be Lurking in Your Garden

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No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - March 2026

Each month, the conservation ag group at Cornell University offers an analysis of the latest scientific papers dealing with conservation agriculture research from around the world. For this on-going web series, our editors will be selecting several research papers from the Cornell list that will be of special interest to North American no-tillers, strip-tillers and cover croppers.

In this edition:

  • Sixty years of crop diversification with perennials improves yields more than no-tillage in Ohio grain cropping systems
  • Conservation Tillage Practices on GHG Emissions, Soil Health and Overall Agricultural Sustainability
  • Long-term continuous no-till corn-soybean systems: Examining soil carbon sequestration and nitrogen accumulation across various pools
  • Assessing the agricultural, environmental, and economic effects of crop diversity management: A comprehensive review on crop rotation and cover crop practices
  • Cover Crops Optimize Soil Fertility and Soybean Productivity in the Cerrado of MATOPIBA, Brazil
  • Short-term no-tillage improves soil water retention and maintains soil aeration at high moisture conditions despite reduced macroporosity
  • Tillage Radish as Cover Crop Improves Soil Health Indicators Depending on Pedoclimatic Conditions.

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: March 3, 2026

Editor’s Note: With over 80% of U.S. no-till soybean and corn growers using glyphosate for weed control, this worldwide news roundup deals with concerns about the herbicide’s future use, possible banning, use strategy, new restrictions, health and environmental concerns. Our twice-a-month No-Till Farmer “In the Weeds” series will keep you updated on the latest glyphosate news from around the world. — Frank Lessiter, Editor, No-Till Farmer

In this edition:

  • Monsanto announces Roundup class settlement agreement to resolve current and future claims
  • Trump Signs Order Protecting Glyphosate, Phosphorus Production
  • Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach
  • Roundup’s Long-Standing Safety Claims Are Being Reexamined After ‘Serious Ethical Concerns’ Emerge

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: February 17, 2026

Editor’s Note: With over 80% of U.S. no-till soybean and corn growers using glyphosate for weed control, this worldwide news roundup deals with concerns about the herbicide’s future use, possible banning, use strategy, new restrictions, health and environmental concerns. Our twice-a-month No-Till Farmer “In the Weeds” series will keep you updated on the latest glyphosate news from around the world. — Frank Lessiter, Editor, No-Till Farmer

In this edition:

  • Supreme Court agrees to review Bayer’s request to block lawsuits claiming federally-approved herbicide glyphosate causes cancer
  • The Glyphosate Problem in Regenerative Agriculture
  • Finding the good in glyphosate

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Drone Herbicide Application Checklist

Drone spraying technology is moving fast, and policy guidelines and best management practices have yet to be fully developed. This PennState Extension article shares factors to consider when exploring drone spraying technology for your weed control program.
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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: February 3, 2026

Editor’s Note: With over 80% of U.S. no-till soybean and corn growers using glyphosate for weed control, this worldwide news roundup deals with concerns about the herbicide’s future use, possible banning, use strategy, new restrictions, health and environmental concerns. Our twice-a-month No-Till Farmer “In the Weeds” series will keep you updated on the latest glyphosate news from around the world. — Frank Lessiter, Editor, No-Till Farmer

In this edition:

  • The Clock Is Ticking for Glyphosate: Decisions from Supreme Court, EPA, and State Legislatures Expected in 2026
  • The Glyphosate Elephant in the Regen Room
  • Outrage at European Science Center as Director Ousted After Study on Glyphosate

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