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Can Weed Seed Production be Reduced with Late-Season Herbicide Applications?

September 5, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Problems caused by unfavorable conditions this season have resulted in greater than normal weed escapes. While there are no simple answers, in most situations, late-season herbicide applications will not likely be effective and are not warranted, according to Iowa State University.

Improving No-Till Operations with Artificial Intelligence

By Dr. Scott Shearer posted on July 8, 2019 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

There are a number of technological advancements coming up that are going to change the agriculture business. I used to talk about the future being 15-20 years out.

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Older No-Till Herbicide Facing Tougher Restrictions

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 23, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

In early March, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that additional training is required for certified applicators that work with herbicides that contain paraquat.

The Latest Weapon in No-Till Weed Control

April 1, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

No-Till farmers now have a new tool to fight the ongoing battle with weeds. Not even the most noxious menace can withstand the force of this latest weed-fighting technology.

Spring Burndown Treatments for Winter Annual Weeds

March 19, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Applications made prior to planting increase the consistency of control of these weeds, particularly horseweed.

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[Video] Applying Weed Identification Technology to Combat Herbicide-Resitance

February 13, 2019 | Posted in Equipment

Herbicide resistant weeds are an increasing challenge for farmers and Dr. John Nowatzki and a team of researchers at North Dakota St. University Extension are launching a new grant-funder program to identify and evaluate weeds in different crops to ultimately provide better detection and weed management.

Getting Out of the Rut with No-Tilling, Cover Crop Interseeding, Weed Suppression

Tom Cotter is boosting the value of his soils in the heart of the Corn Belt by putting the iron away and keeping his fields covered and active year round.

By Angela Lovell posted on October 31, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with farming, but that’s a major reason Tom Cotter did the opposite of that and turned to no-tilling and interseeding cover crops to rejuvenate his farm.

NDSU Extension Offers Palmer Amaranth Control Options

September 25, 2018

Source: NDSU Agriculture Communication

A weed scientist from North Dakota State University makes recommendations for chemical control of Palmer amaranth.

Surviving Pigweed Death Struggle with No-Tilling and Cover Crops

On the verge of bankruptcy from herbicide-resistant weeds, Adam and Seth Chappell discovered they could control weeds and slash inputs by embracing conservation practices.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 11, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Water Management

Back in 2009, Adam Chappell was at the end of his rope. Trying to control pigweeds on the 9,000-acre farm he shares with his brother, Seth, in Cotton Plant, Ark., was a constant fight. They were making 15 trips across the field in per growing season with sprayers and various tillage equipment, spending anywhere from $100-$200 an acre on weed control.

HELM Agro US Acquires Extreme Herbicide From BASF

July 11, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: HELM Agro

The acquisition of Extreme underlines HELM’s commitment to the U.S. crop protection market by adding another proven product to the company’s rapidly growing solution set.

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