Weeds
Cereal rye helps Michigan farmer reduce herbicide-resistant marestail and waterhemp.
This new AI revolution uses things such as soil, climate and genetic data to anticipate outcomes and turn that information into actionable insights.
Brian Geerlings recently bought a used sprayer and upgraded it with a See & Spray kit. He says weed control can cost $20 to $30 per acre, so being able to see and only spray weeds delivers a big savings.
Global Neighbor Inc. (GNI) is a pioneering startup in advanced light technology for weed seed destruction.
Resicore REV features three active ingredients and modes of action – clopyralid (Group 4), mesotrione (Group 27) and acetochlor (Group 15) – to control more than 75 broadleaf weeds and grasses for up to eight weeks.
Bayer has requested a new label for XtendiMax from EPA. Public comment is underway. Also, farmers and retailers are urged to verify final sale and use cutoff dates for dicamba-based products in their respective states.
Farmers are moving fast and furious in fields this week, trying to get crops in the ground. But Mother Nature is playing havoc with their best efforts. Ken Ferrie addresses six concerns to help farmers make progress.
Iowa State University Extension research shows weeds not controlled after the V2 growth stage can reduce yields by up to 1% per day. Uncontrolled weeds can also contribute to harvest difficulties and weed seed banks.
Be diligent to keep pesky and invasive weeds out of your field boundaries. Otherwise, those weeds can produce seed and drift to additional acres in future years.
Tolvera recently received registration by the EPA for use on spring and winter wheat, durum and barley.