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Early Control Key to Stopping Foxtail

A basic plan with pre-emergent herbicides should be enough to keep giant foxtail from dinging yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 15, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Foxtail is a prevalent foe in the northern and eastern Corn Belt, reported by the Weed Science Society of America as the fifth most common weed dealt with by farmers, although it’s not ranked among the most troublesome.

Weed Series: Prevent Flowering for Best Control of Giant Ragweed

No-till systems both help and hurt management of this long-emerging weed, making prevention a critical step in its control.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 17, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

While it may not be the biggest weed concern for no-tillers in the Corn Belt, giant ragweed is still very much a threat.

Timing, Predators Affect Aerial Cover Crop Seeding

An experienced ag pilot says flying on covers in northern climates too early can starve the seeds for sunlight or leave them prey to slugs and earthworms.

By John Dobberstein posted on June 11, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

Aerial seeding is a popular method to help no-tillers get cover crops established in a timely manner, especially in far northern U.S. climates where growing seasons are shorter and application windows are tight.

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