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Early Pre-Seeding Weed Control

April 13, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist Ian Epp talks with host Jay Whetter about early pre-seed burnoff and when is TOO early to spray.

New Corn Herbicides for 2016

March 29, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Several new herbicides have been registered for weed control in corn, which don't have a new mode of action but are pre-mixtures of existing herbicides, says the University of Nebraska Extension.

Spray Volume Critical for Post-Emergence Herbicides

February 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment

Source: Iowa State University Extension

Recent research demonstrates that spray volume has a greater affect on spray coverage than the type of nozzle used, says Iowa State University Extension.

January 2016 Poll: Glyphosate Resistance

By Laura Barrera posted on December 15, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

From December 16th - January 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "Do you know of or suspect glyphosate resistance on your farm to any of the following weeds or grasses?"

Considerations for Weed Management in 2016 — Part One

October 28, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois Extension

University of Illinois explains how relying on one weed control tool or tactic, or trimming back on weed-control expenditures, can hurt a no-tiller’s bottom line.

Rising Pigweed Presence in Soybeans

September 20, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension explains why there are more pigweed problems in soybeans this year and some steps for managing them in the future.

Preparing Seedbeds for Late Summer Alfalfa Plantings

August 12, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Good seed-to-soil contact and weed control are essential for producing a decent alfalfa stand, says University of Nebraska Extension.

Identifying PPO-Resistant Palmer Amaranth

July 31, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Observe how Palmer amaranth reacts after a post PPO herbicide application to see if resistance may be the reason for any escapes.

Dow Introduces New Corn Herbicide

July 8, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Dow AgroSciences introduced its new corn herbicide Resicore, which features three active ingredients and three modes of action.

Growers Use Chart to Help Choose Cover Crops

June 10, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: USDA-ARS

An online tool called the "Cover Crop Chart" is helping U.S. farmers decide which cover crops to plant and is generating interest from growers in other countries.

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