Localized populations of these species found on headlands or field margins likely represent a new introduction. Populations that are distributed throughout fields are likely a sign that these species have gone undetected for more than one year.

Anything we can do from now through harvest to prevent seed from being deposited into the soil seed bank will pay dividends down the road.

What are some tactics you can employ around harvest time to help prevent weeds from replenishing the weed seed bank and giving you more headaches for years to come?

Atrazine contained in nanocapsules and applied to slender amaranth and hairy beggarticks outperformed commercially recommended rates for atrazine, even when heavily diluted, according to researchers in Brazil.

The new Resicore XL herbicide formulation will be available for use in the 2023 growing season.

Preemergence herbicides can aid in the control of troublesome weeds such as waterhemp and giant ragweed. They can also result in lower weed densities and a more uniform weed height at the time of postemergence herbicide application, aid in the management of herbicide-resistant weeds, and ultimately help protect crop yield potential and profitability.