December 2009 - Posts

Resolving to Use Residuals in 2010?

As 2009 draws to a close, no doubt most of us have come up with a thing or two that we've resolved to improve for 2010. With that said, our hope is that your resolutions for 2010 include adjusting your weed management program to proactively fight

Marestail on Your Mind?

With the holidays quickly approaching, marestail and how to manage it may not be as top-of-mind as it will be in the spring. However, now is the time to take out winter annuals and marestail so you can improve your potential to start the 2010 season clean.

New Glyphosate-resistant Weeds Confirmed in Iowa

This week Mike Owen , Iowa State University Associate Chair and Professor of Agronomy, announced that recent in-field trials have confirmed glyphosate resistance in two new species in Iowa. Both common waterhemp and giant ragweed have evolved glyphosate

Are Pre-emergence Herbicides Really That Important?

Weather has played a big part in the ups and downs of this cropping season. From excessive rain to delayed herbicide applications and the threat of frost, Mother Nature has kept us on our toes this year and forced growers to continue running combines