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Horsch Academy: Strategies & Solutions for Modern Weed Management [Webinar]

October 28, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

This webinar explores the current situation with herbicide resistance in North America, discusses some smoking guns out there that are increasing the problem, and delves into some strategies for farmers to incorporate on their farms to combat this on going challenge. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]

Kellogg Announces Commitment to Phase Out Glyphosate in Wheat, Oat Supply Chains

February 12, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: The Kellogg Company

The Kellogg Company announced a commitment to phase out the use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent in its major wheat and oat supply chains by 2025.

Thailand Reverses Planned Ban on Glyphosate While Mexico Denies Shipment of Same

December 2, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: AgroPages

After protests from farmers and other industry groups, the government in Thailand reversed a ban on glyphosate that was to take affect this month. Meanwhile, the Mexican government denied a 1,000-ton shipment of the chemical, signaling trouble ahead for farmers who use it.

Austria Becomes First EU Nation to Ban Glyphosate

July 2, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: France 24

With word that Austria will enact a ban on glyphosate, the bad news continues to mount for Bayer, the maker of Roundup, which contains the widely disputed chemical.

Using AMS to Combat Hard Water Antagonism of Postemergence Herbicides

April 25, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University Extension

The weed control efficacy of many weak acid herbicides like glyphosate, 2,4-D, clethodium and glufosinate can be reduced by hard water because the positively-charged hard water cations bind to the negatively-charged herbicide molecules, reducing the herbicide's ability to be absorbed into the plant. Find out how adding AMS to the tank can alleviate this antagonism.

Herbicide Treadmill is Ending

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 2, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Crop Protection, Soil Health

Because of serious weed concerns with the area’s over 10 million acres of wheat and barley grown with extremely limited rainfall, Western Australia is the herbicide-resistance capital of the world.

No Shortcuts on Green Bridge Management for Soilborne Diseases

March 29, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Washington State University

Withspring planting right around the corner, some are thinking about the ‘green bridge’ and how long to wait before planting. Researchers from Washington State University consider whether there’s a benefit to using paraquat instead of glyphosate for a quick burn-down.

Tips for Terminating Cover Crops Without Glyphosate

With the popular weed killer in legal straits in the U.S., no-tillers say they’d turn to other chemicals, rollers or other options. But most won’t give up on cover crops.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 25, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Glyphosate has been invaluable to no-tillers in North America and overseas as an inexpensive, effective tool for not only killing weeds but also terminating cover crops ahead of or after planting.

Novel Sugar From Cyanobacteria Targets Same Pathway as Glyphosate

The newly discovered natural molecule could be as effective as Roundup but potentially safe and non-toxic to humans and animals.

February 6, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Tübingen

Chemists and microbiologists at Tübingen University in Germany have discovered a sugar molecule that inhibits the growth of plants and microorganisms and appears to be harmless to human cells. Could this be an alternative to controversial glyphosate?

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Glyphosate Under Attack, Bayer Ready to Fight Back

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 11, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

August was not a good month for glyphosate and Bayer executives who recently finalized a $62.5 billion purchase of Monsanto and Roundup herbicide.

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