March 2009 - Posts

Friday, March 27, 2009 5:29 PM

DTN Webinar

Outsmarting Weed Resistance Hosted by Greg Horstmeier. Glyphosate resistant crops have been popular since 1996. The heavy use of that herbicide has led to weeds that are showing tolerance and full resistance to glyphosate. This webinar featured Dr. William
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009 4:04 PM

Rotation, Rotation

This southern Illinois soybean field has been in continuous glyphosate-tolerant soybeans since the technology was introduced in 1996. Now, producers are dealing with an overwhelming population of waterhemp. Rotating crops, herbicide modes of action and
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Friday, March 20, 2009 6:24 PM

Are glyphosate-tolerant crops contributing to resistance?

"I try to rotate away from glyphosate use, but I can't find conventional varieties that yield as well." "I'm already paying for glyphosate-tolerant technology in the varieties I'm planting, so how am I supposed to rotate away
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Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:16 PM

Full Rates, Fully Necessary

Applying less than the full recommended rate can lead to poor weed control, as well as herbicide resistance. Repeated exposure to low or cut-rate herbicides allows biotypes with moderate levels of natural resistance a more likely opportunity to survive,
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Friday, March 13, 2009 6:00 PM

Preserving Glyphosate in the Time of GT Crops

Glyphosate-tolerant (GT) crops have been the fastest-adopted technology in agricultural history. According to a recent article in High Plains Journal , more than 155 million acres of cropland were treated with glyphosate during the 2008 growing season.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:35 PM

Use a Pre-emergence Residual Herbicide for Better ROI

New research from three Midwestern universities for a glyphosate-tolerant corn timing study conducted in 2007 and 2008 underscores the value of early-season weed control and the use of a pre-emergence residual herbicide. The study looked at giant ragweed
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Friday, March 06, 2009 11:27 AM

Roadblocks to Success – A Missouri Retailer’s Point of View

A Missouri retailer recently spoke at the Weed Science Society of America meeting on glyphosate-resistant weeds and how they are managing for success through his retail location. He emphasized that the biggest challenge is many growers are economically
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009 11:28 AM

Take Steps Now for a Successful 2009 Crop

In a recent article in The Prairie Star , several ideas to help pave the way for a successful 2009 crop were suggested. Here are a few tips to help start the season on the right foot: Apply glyphosate at the right time-Syngenta recommends applying glyphosate
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