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Envisioning Tomorrow's Weed Control And How To Get There

October 30, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Steve Young, University of Nebraska

Look for sensor-driven, integrated weed management systems that identify weed species and immediately target the correct control measure for the plant growth stage and weed species.

Reminders For Controlling Weeds After Harvest

October 19, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois

Applying herbicides in the fall may help farmers save time in dealing with winter annual weeds next spring during planting time, says Aaron Hager, University of Illinois Extension weed specialist.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Using The Right Tools Brings No-Till Success

Doug Gronau believes technology can boost no-till profitability, but it must produce a quick return on investment.

By Doug Gronau and Martha Mintz posted on October 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Returning to no-till after a 30-plus year hiatus was really a homecoming for my family. My father no-tilled in the 1960s, but moved away from the practice due to the lack of mechanical and herbicide options we needed to make no-till work.

Keep Annual Weeds Out Of Fallow Fields

August 9, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Mark Loux, Ohio State University

There is still time to control weeds in fields that were not planted to crops this year due to wet weather, Ohio State University says.

No-Tiller Finds A Premium Growing Edible Soybeans

Moving away from Roundup Ready soybeans allows Carrol Wyss the opportunity to earn a few extra dollars while rotating chemistries in his corn-soybean rotation.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

When the oppertunity presented itself, Carrol Wyss went after a new market to make a few extra dollars. What he also found was that the changes he would need to make to control weeds were probably better for his farm.

Weed Management Tips For Double-Crop Soybeans

June 28, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Mark Loux, OSU Extension Weed Specialist, Ohio State University

A weed-free start is the most critical aspect of a weed management program for double-crop soybeans, says Ohio State University researcher Mark Loux.

Glyphosate Activity And Temperatures

June 10, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Jeff Stachler, Extension Agronomist, North Dakota State University

The greater the temperature change and the longer the cool period extends beyond the temperature change, the more likely reduced weed control will occur with glyphosate.

Smack Those Dandelions Twice

April 4, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Mark Loux, Ohio State University weed scientist

Getting a well-established dandelion population under control can be a several-year process of implementing the most effective treatments in both fall and spring.

Is Roundup Ready Alfalfa The Perfect Plant For Waterways?

March 28, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Greg Kruger, Bruce Anderson, John Wilson, University of Nebraska

With the recent deregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa, questions have come up about using alfalfa in waterways and other non-crop areas adjacent to fields which will have Roundup Ready crops.

Fires Scorch No-Till Profits

A no-tiller’s investment in crop residue can go up in smoke during field fires, but some steps can be taken to soften the blow

By Julie Orchard posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

As a no-tiller, you know crop residue is crucial to the success of the system. It protects the soil against the forces of wind and water erosion, provides food for earthworms and microorganisms and holds valuable nutrients.

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