Weeds
Bayer has withdrawn a motion to settle lawsuits related to its Roundup herbicide after the judge in the case questioned provisions of the agreement that would have created a scientific review panel.
Manufacturers are seeking 2021 registration, meanwhile off-target damage is reaching high levels. According to experts, Iowa is seeing the most extensive damage since the 1960s when the herbicide was first introduced.
As weed escapes seem to become more prevalent, and the debate over herbicides continues to run rampant, John Phipps thinks the best weed fighting tool may come in the form of iron.
With a decision still reverberating through farm country, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacated three over-the-top dicamba registrations. Now, plaintiffs have set their sights on Enlist Duo herbicide.
As farmers wait for the 9th Circuit Court’s next move, plaintiffs in the dicamba case say EPA going against the court and issuing its own guidance proves EPA is working for chemical companies, not farmers.
Today on Farm Journal Live: the latest on the court decision rescinding the label for dicamba from Sonja Begemann and Ken Ferrie and an update on China trade from Senator Chuck Grassley.
On the heels of the decision to remove registrations for Engenia, FeXapan and XtendiMax herbicides, states—and ultimately, farmers are waiting for EPA to provide guidance.
Mother Nature always allows weed seeds to find a way, even without human help. Whether it’s wind, water or even ducks and geese, weeds will find their way.
This year, best management practices, hyper-vigilance and a zero-tolerance policy for escapes will be critical to get ahead of weed seed banks. Have a plan, and several backup plans, ready ahead of planting.
Thursday the Missouri Department of Agriculture changed the Special Local Needs labels for new dicamba products.