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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

One Shot May Not Get Them All

As the presence of glyphosate-resistant Palmer exploded in North Carolina fields this year, some growers who thought they were doing the right thing by incorporating a pre-emergence residual herbicide still managed to find themselves in a predicament

Time is of the Essence When It Comes to Weed Control

I've been encouraged as I've talked to producers this fall. Many are making plans to incorporate residual herbicides into their weed management programs for 2010. Yet, as the adage goes, old habits die hard for some growers who continue to rely