Home / weed control

Articles Tagged with ''weed control''

Four Tips for Preventing, Managing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

February 25, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

With at least 432 different weed biotypes resistant to 22 different herbicide groups, North Carolina State University shares some guidelines for preventing and managing herbicide resistance.

Wet Or Dry, Zero-Till Sustains Diverse Canadian Prairie Farm

Two decades of zero-till has helped Ryan and Jim Nevin establish diverse rotations and handle weather challenges coming their way.

By Loretta Sorensen posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

Twenty-five years ago, an extended dry cycle around Rapid City, Manitoba, prompted Ryan Nevin's father to implement no-till. Now, in their area's wettest cycle ever, no-till is still helping the Nevins "get it done."

Late Fall Weed Control In Winter Wheat

October 28, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

There are effective late-fall post-emergence options for management of dandelion and winter annual weeds in wheat for use mostly in those fields that were not treated with burndown herbicides prior to emergence.

USDA Announces Measures To Help Diversify Weed Control Efforts

October 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several steps that the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide-resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems.

Show Features Cutting-Edge Equipment, Inputs To Make No-Tilling Work Better

Planting and seeding efficiency, residual herbicides and precision agriculture were among the highlights of the 2014 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.

By Laura Barrera posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

A contingent of No-Till Farmer editors descended on the recent 2014 Farm Progress Show to learn about the latest machines and inputs that could help boost yields and profits for no-tillers.

Aerial Seeding Covers For Weed Control

August 25, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Tennessee Extension

Aerial seeding cover crop questions have been numerous this month. Indeed, the wet month of August does greatly increase the probability that aerial seeding will be successful as we enter September.

Weed Control Window In Small Grain Stubble

August 5, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

Now is the time to think about controlling summer annual weeds prior to seed set in cropping situations where this is possible.

Hand-Pulling Best Option For Late-Season Weed Control

July 31, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Emma Hopkins, Purdue University

Hand-rouging or hand-pulling may be better than herbicides for late-season weed control, as the chemicals aren't likely to be effective and may create resistance.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

From the Desk of Laura Allen

Resistant Kochia A Threat To No-Till

By Laura Barrera posted on July 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

The spread of glyphosate-resistant kochia is threatening no-till practices in some areas of the U.S., says Kansas State University.

Poison Hemlock Is A Manageable Menace

July 2, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ag Answers

Poison hemlock is a problem for both livestock and row-crop producers, but can be eliminated without causing damage if identified in its first year of growth, a Purdue Extension weed scientist says.

Current Issue

No-Till Farmer

Get full access NOW to the most comprehensive, powerful and easy-to-use online resource for no-tillage practices. Just one good idea will pay for your subscription hundreds of times over.

Subscribe Now

No-Till & Cover Crops Shine During Dry Growing Season

3 Places Harvest Profits are Hiding in Your Combine

Less Tillage, More Covers Consistently Leads to Lower Costs & Higher Returns

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

No-Till Innovator Keeps Planting Green After 60-Bushel Boost

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we get the scoop on the benefits of planting green with Jackson, Wis., no-tiller Ross Bishop.

Top Directory Listings

Estes Performance Concaves

We have engineered and developed the most advanced concave system that threshes all crops, eliminates rotor loss, improves grain quality, gives you a cleaner sample – all with one set of XPR concaves.

Titan International Inc

At Titan International, our product portfolio reflects our commitment to innovation and high-quality products. Titan International offers a full line of solution-focused wheel, tire, and undercarriage products for a wide variety of off-the-road equipment in agriculture, construction, forestry, mining, power sports, high-speed trailers, and outdoor power equipment segments. As one of the largest North American manufacturers, with a network of dealers all over the world, Titan is an industry leader that original equipment manufacturers and operators can count on for durable products and quality service.

Servitech

Provide expert analysis and decision support to increase productivity and profitability.