October 2007 - Posts

Friday, October 26, 2007 1:03 PM

Weed Resistance Quiz Answers

Here are the answers to the weed resistance quiz. How many did you get correct? 1. Experts at the University of Illinois recently confirmed the first glyphosate-resistant weed in the state. What weed species did they identify? A. Waterhemp B. Horseweed
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Thursday, October 25, 2007 3:50 PM

What’s Your Weed Resistance I.Q.?

How knowledgeable are you about weed resistance? Take this short quiz and post your answers below. Check back tomorrow to see how well you did! 1. Experts at the University of Illinois recently confirmed the first glyphosate-resistant weed in the state.
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Friday, October 19, 2007 4:45 PM

Glyphosate-Resistant Waterhemp Confirmed in Illinois – What’s Next?

Glyphosate-resistant waterhemp has been officially confirmed resistant to glyphosate herbicides in Illinois. This population of waterhemp is also resistant to ALS-inhibitors, and it is believed that PPO-resistance is just around the corner. According
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Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:11 PM

University of Minnesota Scientist Warns: Be Careful Not to Spread Resistant Seed

In a recent Farm & Ranch Guide article, Jeff Gunsolus says that combines and equipment can carry glyphosate-tolerant weed seed to nearby fields. Curbing the spread of glyphosate-resistant weed seed through equipment is one easy step in implementing
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Friday, October 12, 2007 9:30 AM

Tank Mixes as a Resistance Management Tool

Tank mixes are often recommended as a resistance management tool. However, not every tank mix fulfills this important function. For instance, if you’re adding something to the tank to control ALS-resistant waterhemp in Illinois, simply adding a
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:46 PM

Fresh Ideas for Resistance Management

In a recent article in Delta Farm Press , Ford L. Baldwin of Practical Weed Consultants LLC. makes an argument in favor of rice as a resistance management tool in the South. In his rationale, Baldwin explains that rice growing in Arkansas is essential
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Friday, October 05, 2007 1:52 PM

More Reason to Control Weeds Early

Research from the University of Guelph, Ontario, reveals that the environment in which a corn seedling grows is more significant than previously thought for protecting yield. Corn seedlings are able to detect the presence of weeds at emergence and will
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