August 2009 - Posts

Thursday, August 27, 2009 4:24 PM

Waterhemp in Illinois– How Big is the Problem?

As Pam Smith of Farm Journal learns from riding with Aaron Hager, University of Illinois extension weed specialist, waterhemp in Illinois is anything but a minor problem. In fact, it’s the number one weed problem for many producers in the state.
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Friday, August 21, 2009 11:33 AM

Palmer, Palmer and More Palmer

Having second thoughts about the herbicide applicator you hired this year because he missed some spots in your field? Maybe you should think again. Those “missed” spots could very well be a breeding ground for glyphosate-resistant Palmer pigweed.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:34 PM

Heavy Weed Pressure Shows Value

If there’s one thing heavy weed pressure can do, it’s show the value of a residual herbicide. Earlier this summer, colleagues visited with Minnesota corn growers who started the season off well by averting planting delays seen by much of the
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Friday, August 07, 2009 11:04 AM

Having trouble controlling Italian ryegrass?

Though growers in Mississippi have been combating glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass for a couple of years, growers in other areas of the South now seem to be experiencing difficulty in controlling this troublesome weed. In a recent conversation, a
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