April 2010 - Posts

Friday, April 30, 2010 11:34 AM

Don’t Let History Repeat Itself, Again

The introduction of LibertyLink ® soybeans has given growers a new tool to utilize in their fight against weed resistance. Although weed control experts are encouraging the use of the technology in rotation with other management practices, they also
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Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:25 AM

Promoting Pre-emergence Herbicides to Fight Resistance

Rick Gilsdorf of Bauer Ag in Graceville, Minn., became concerned about how poorly glyphosate controlled tall waterhemp in several area fields during the 2008 growing season. Weed seed was collected and tested by both university and Syngenta labs. The
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Friday, April 16, 2010 2:21 PM

Consultant Charles Rogister Discusses Fight Against Resistance in NC

We recently caught up with Resistance Fighter of the Year finalist Charles Rogister, a crop consultant with Crop Production Services in Greenville, N.C., about how he has approached the problem of herbicide resistance, and about what he sees for the future
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Friday, April 09, 2010 3:21 PM

Weed Resistance: Meeting the Challenge Head On

Weed Resistance: Meeting the Challenge Head On Chuck Foresman Syngenta sponsored a panel discussion on meeting the challenge of weed resistance at the 2010 Commodity Classic. With the help of University of Arkansas associate professor Nilda Burgos, Michigan
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Friday, April 02, 2010 10:55 AM

From the winter meeting circuit: Experts on weed resistance

Over the winter months, I’ve attended several industry trade shows and meetings at which weed resistance has been a topic of heavy focus, and for good reason. Linked below are a few recent articles and broadcasts that came about as a result of weed
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