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Reports Of Palmer Amaranth, Waterhemp In Soybeans, Alfalfa

July 22, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Over the last two weeks, we have heard of at least four new reports of either Palmer amaranth or it's close relative waterhemp.

Scout Now For Palmer Amaranth In Soybeans

July 16, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

There is still time to ensure your soybean weed control programs worked by scouting those full-season soybeans for escapes and by selecting effective herbicides to control weeds in double-crop soybeans.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

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7 Steps For Fighting Palmer Amaranth

By Laura Barrera posted on June 18, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

We’re already hearing that Palmer amaranth is making its presence known this season —both the University of Kentucky and Iowa State University reported infestations of the “pigweed on steroids” in their respective states recently, and it’s likely that more findings will pop up as the growing season continues.

Palmer Amaranth On The Move In Kentucky

June 9, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Kentucky

Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) continues to march across Kentucky.

It's Not Too Early To Scout For Palmer Amaranth

May 16, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois

Planting progress may have been slowed by the recent precipitation, but weed emergence continues despite wet field conditions.

Zero Tolerance Required For Preventing Palmer Amaranth Problems

May 13, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University

A news release from the Weed Science Society of America last week covered the results of a study in Arkansas cotton fields to determine the effect over time of releasing 20,000 glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth seeds in a patch, within a 1-square-mile area.

Palmer Amaranth Is Up And Growing

May 12, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University Extension

Most people are aware that the first confirmed Palmer amaranth infestations were found in Iowa late in 2013.

No-Till, Cover Crops Could Be Tools To Fight Palmer Amaranth

This devastating pigweed is starting to make its way into the Corn Belt. Here’s what no-tillers need to know to protect their crops from this voracious pest.

By Laura Barrera posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

There’s just nothing good that can be said about Palmer amaranth. It’s capable of wiping out 78% of soybean yields and a whopping 91% of corn yields on a given farm. Studies have shown populations are resistant to glyphosate, atrazine and HPPD-inhibiting herbicides.

Palmer Amaranth Spreads To Ohio, Delaware

September 13, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

We returned late last week from a trip to southern Delaware where we participated in a twilight weed control tour at the University of Delaware Georgetown Research and Education Center.

Identifying Waterhemp And Palmer Amaranth

September 9, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Bob Hartzler, Iowa State University Extension

Several people have submitted images of escaped "pigweeds" wondering whether the plants were Palmer amaranth.

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