September 2009 - Posts

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 2:32 PM

Minnesota Agronomist Fights Back Against Resistant Giant Ragweed

Glyphosate weed resistance in parts of the U.S. is still on the cusp of becoming a much bigger issue. Thanks to people like Paul Barchenger, Hutchinson Cooperative, Hutchinson, Minn., growers in his area are a staying ahead of the curve. Barchenger recognizes
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:08 PM

Resistance Management Begins with Advisors

In a study published in the Journal of Cotton Science , it is conservatively estimated that glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth occurred on at least 185,000 acres in North Carolina in 2008 and infests 22 counties including Pitt, home to Crop Consultant
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Friday, September 18, 2009 3:13 PM

Who's Your Go-to Guy or Gal?

As we've been traveling this year, we have seen first hand how glyphosate resistance has exploded and its impact on producers nationwide. While many growers continue to put off changing their weed management practices, some have made the necessary
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Friday, September 04, 2009 10:22 AM

University Expert Talks Resistance in Southern Illinois at 2009 Farm Progress Show

Dr. Bryan Young, weed scientist at Southern Illinois University, spoke on the impact glyphosate-resistant weeds are having throughout southern Illinois at the Syngenta Farm Progress Show booth this week. The southern 2/3 of the state is currently dealing
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