January 2008 - Posts

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:53 PM

What Would Your Ideal Herbicide Look Like?

An article featured in Southwest Farm Press recently discusses herbicides in wheat, and attempts to determine what would make the perfect herbicide. There are several things that everyone would love to see in an herbicide in any crop – An affordable
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Friday, January 25, 2008 3:41 PM

Use Herbicides Appropriately and Responsibly

When it comes to herbicide resistance, one strategy that is often overlooked is the simple idea of using the herbicide correctly. It may seem obvious to know your weeds and read application instructions carefully, but all too often, this is not the case.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:11 PM

Control Weeds Early – Need More Reasons?

There has been a lot of talk lately about the importance of controlling weeds early, a central component to a sound resistance management program. A study conducted this year shows yet another economic benefit that comes from controlling weeds early in
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Thursday, January 17, 2008 3:33 PM

Kill Weeds Early in Cereals, Too

Earlier this week, we discussed the importance of killing weeds earlier as a glyphosate resistance management tool in corn and soybeans. However, killing weeds early is important in all crops, even when glyphosate isn’t in the picture. ALS and ACCase
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:33 PM

Glyphosate’s Big Weakness? It Can Kill Tall Weeds

Some say that in every strength lies a weakness. Well, that may be true for glyphosate’s ability to control relatively large weeds. On first thought, this fact means growers have more flexibility in their weed control programs to apply even when
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Thursday, January 10, 2008 10:03 AM

Take Action Against Waterhemp Now

Waterhemp has become one of the most menacing weeds to plague growers across the Corn Belt. The recent confirmation of glyphosate-resistant waterhemp in Illinois is another piece of evidence that this problem weed is causing more trouble. A new publication
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008 9:41 AM

Palmer Amaranth and Drought

A recent article in Southeast Farm Press discusses an interesting topic: glyphosate resistance and drought conditions in the South. Southern farmers are now well-aware of the implications of glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth to their cotton and soybeans,
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Friday, January 04, 2008 1:52 PM

Weed Resistance Presents Challenges for Cereal Growers

Cereal crops are different than corn and soybeans when it comes to weed resistance. There are fewer herbicide options available, so it becomes even more essential for growers to protect the herbicides they have. As resistance education materials become
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Wednesday, January 02, 2008 3:33 PM

2008 Resolution: Be Proactive Against Weed Resistance!

As 2008 begins, it’s time to reflect on the past year and look to the future. To ensure this growing season finds even more success than last year, evaluate what worked and what didn’t, and come up with new ways to solve old problems. In the
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