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Barchenger and Kichler Selected as Resistance Fighters of the Year

As manager of weed resistance strategies for Syngenta, I am honored to recognize Paul Barchenger and Jeremy Kichler as the 2009 Resistance Fighters of the Year. Barchenger, agronomy division manager of Hutchinson Cooperative in Hutchinson, Minn., and

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

Cold, Wet Weather in Illinois Affects Weed Control

Wet weather has burdened growers in central Illinois all season, and harvest has been no exception. Craig Abell, Syngenta technical support rep, fills us in on how wet weather has impacted weed control. After several weeks of rain, harvest is starting

The View from Kentucky

Sarah Gehant, technical support representative in Kentucky, shares her observations of harvest progression and weed control results in Kentucky. Harvest has been running about three weeks behind schedule, and continues to be held up by wet fields and

How are Soybeans Shaping up in Ohio?

Chris Weed, Syngenta sales rep in Ohio, has helped educate growers and retailers in his territory on the impact of glyphosate resistance and the importance of sound weed management practices. Compared to past years, vast improvements have been made in
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