September 2010 - Posts

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 10:22 AM

Losing Glyphosate-tolerant (GT) Technology Is Not an Option

Growers in Marshall County, Ill., have not experienced the devastating effects of glyphosate-resistant weeds that growers in many other parts of the country have. But Kevin Knisley, of AG View FS in Varna, Ill., has successfully encouraged his customers
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:13 AM

F.A.R.M.’N. for the Future

Keith Baioni, business manager of chemistry with Jimmy Sanders, Inc., in Cleveland, Miss., has been passionate about agriculture and the future success of the industry since he began his career with the company in 1988. Helping growers in his area manage
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Friday, September 10, 2010 1:34 PM

Time-tested herbicide atrazine helps manage glyphosate resistance

As I’ve said many times, the first step in managing weed resistance is creating a weed control plan for each field. You won’t be successful without it. Know the weeds you are battling. As you are harvesting this fall, watch out for unexpected
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 11:05 AM

Losing GT Technology Not an Option

Growers in Marshal County, Ill., have not experienced the devastating effects of glyphosate-resistant weeds that growers in many other parts of the country have. Despite the lack of direct impact to the area, Kevin Knisley, a retailer in Varna, Ill.,
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:04 AM

Extension Agent Urges Growers to Think in Preservation Mode

Tim Britton, NCSU cooperative extension agent in Johnston County, N.C., grew up around agriculture and has always known the importance of preserving the chemicals used in the industry to protect crop yield and quality. Glyphosate-resistant horseweed and
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