May 2008 - Posts

Friday, May 09, 2008 1:37 PM

Increased Glyphosate-tolerant Crop Acres Put Weeds at Higher Risk to Develop Resistance

Glyphosate-resistant crops are planted across most of the acres in the U.S. today. Below are acreage percentages of glyphosate-tolerant crops according to a recent Syngenta survey. · 93 percent soybeans · 85 percent cotton · 62 percent
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Friday, May 09, 2008 12:38 PM

Giant Ragweed and Waterhemp Confirmed Resistant to Glyphosate in Minnesota

Glyphosate-resistance may follow pattern of other resistant herbicides Jeffery Gunsolus, an agronomist and weed scientist of the University of Minnesota, in AgricultureOnline predicts that the spread of glyphosate-resistant weeds will follow the pattern
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:09 PM

Start with Clean Fields and Control Weeds Early

Growers are experiencing delayed planting due to a wet spring, and many are anxious to get in the field. As the season moves forward, don’t forget to take care of those early-emerging weeds. Starting with a clean field Because of the delayed planting
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