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Zero Tolerance Required For Preventing Palmer Amaranth Problems

May 13, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

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.

Palmer Amaranth Spreads In Indiana

June 29, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

There have been confirmed populations of Palmer amaranth in thirteen counties in the state of Indiana as of June 26, 2013.

Purdue Issues Guide To Control Palmer Amaranth

June 10, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University

A new publication on Palmer amaranth, one of the most aggressive weeds to compete with crops, is now available for free through Purdue Extension's The Education Store.

Palmer Amaranth Is Threat To The Corn Belt

This adaptive, noxious weed thrives in no-till fields, and preventing its spread will require proactive scouting and herbicide applications.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 1, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Palmer Amaranth, the so-called “pigweed on steroids” that has plagued Southern cotton and soybean farmers for several years, is marching northward and could soon threaten yields and profitability for Corn Belt no-tillers.

Palmer Amaranth Populations Confirmed In Northwestern Indiana

October 20, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University

Purdue weed scientist's with the assistance of Purdue extension educators and various agricultural industry reps have identified corn and soybean fields in northwestern Indiana that have Palmer amaranth infestations.

Palmer Amaranth Identified In West-Central Illinois

July 21, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: The Bulletin, University of Illinois

Earlier this week, a population of Palmer amaranth was identified growing in a field in Cass County, in portions where no agronomic crop was planted.

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