Herbicide Management

Man operates drone in field
Though the startup costs can seem daunting, drones can help producers save time and reduce costs on numerous tasks involved in managing livestock.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Drones for Livestock Management, Drought Recovery

April 9, 2024
This week, extension educators weigh in on the pros and cons of drone use for livestock producers, and considerations for drought-damaged pastures and controlling winter annual weeds in alfalfa. 

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This Week on N Field: Controlling Corn Volunteers in Enlist Corn

July 6, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala discusses Assure II, the only labeled herbicide currently on the market that can be applied to control corn volunteers in Enlist corn.

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This Week on N Field: Maverick Corn Herbicide

June 30, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala shares details about Maverick, a new corn herbicide that provides broad spectrum weed control.

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Drought-stressed alfalfa field

Pasture and Forage Minute: Drought-stunted Alfalfa Options, Bluegrass Control

June 27, 2023
Recommendations for producers facing short alfalfa stands from drought stress and encroaching bluegrass, plus water needs for livestock during summer.

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This Week on N Field: Resicore XL Herbicide

June 22, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala shares details about the new corn herbicide Resicore XL, including proper use and how it differs from the original Resicore formula.

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This Week on N Field: Residual Herbicides in Soybean

June 22, 2023
It's important for Nebraska growers to apply pre-emergence residual herbicides in soybean — find out why in this new episode of N Field Observations.

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Palmer amaranth invades a corn field in south-central Nebraska. (CropWatch file photo by Amit Jhala)

Effect of Drought on Weeds: Results of Global Meta-analysis

June 13, 2023
Researchers examined more than 1,000 studies to compile a comprehensive report on weed germination, growth and seed production during periods of water stress.

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This Week on N Field: Residual Herbicides in Corn

June 8, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala discusses the effect of dry soil conditions on activation of residual herbicides in corn and what can be done to control weeds.

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