Weeds

Narrow windrow burning robs the seed bank

Resistant weed sprays carry runoff consequences

10,000-farmer sample seeks best management plan answers to resistance

Grit applicator fires weed-and-feed bullets

In a crop field cull, how do the knives of judgment distinguish saint from sinner? A new approach uses a fluorescent systemic marker that is applied onto seeds through a seed treatment. When the plant is stimulated with a special color of light, it emits a fluorescent color.

Narrow-windrow burning destroys soil seed bank

ARS research agronomist Frank Forcella believed sandblasting organic grit would be an effective weed killer. His determination to break from convention has resulted in a four-row grit blaster capable of obliterating weeds.

Jason Norsworthy is attacking the soil seed bank with a no-prisoner policy: capture, burn and kill. Norsworthy is testing a new weapon in the resistant weed wars aimed directly at the seed bank reserve – narrow-windrow burning.

Fluorescent marker technology could be a major weapon in weed battle

When buying and transporting used equipment, pigweed has been known to tag along for the ride.