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No More Denial, Pigweed is a Threat!

The overarching message at the November 17th PigPosium was, " Don't wait to see if Palmer pigweed is resistant! " More than 700 producers, retailers and extension personnel gathered at the symposium, which was sponsored by University of

Pigweed Plot Work Shows Promise

Fields like the one 2009 Resistance Fighter of the Year Jeremy Kichler is standing in below are all too common and could lead one to mistakenly believe that growers are losing the battle to pigweed. But on a recent trip with Kichler, we heard a more optimistic

Arkansas Growers Take a Round in the Fight Against Resistant Palmer

As growers across the Delta fight glyphosate-resistant Palmer pigweed, it's encouraging to hear the stories of guys who've managed it successfully. A grower in Blytheville, Ark., noticed suspicious Palmer pigweed in his fields last season. Rather

University of Arkansas Programs Keep the Palmer Jungle at Bay

At a recent field tour, University of Arkansas weed scientists Ken Smith and Bob Scott walked attendees through trials on a Widener, Ark., farm that had become a Palmer jungle last season. To the surprise of some, both researchers said it is possible

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
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