Consider Corn Growth Stage When Applying Postemergence Herbicides
June 14, 2017
When applying postemergence herbicides, consider corn growth stage, weed species present, and crop and weed heights. The article includes how to determine corn growth stage, recommendations to avoid problems, and a table of application restrictions for common postemergence herbicides.
Herbicide Considerations When Replanting
June 8, 2017
Due to May flooding from heavy spring rains, replanting of corn and soybean continues in eastern and southern Nebraska. Here are two factors to consider regarding herbicide use in replanting.
Effect of Excessive Rainfall on Efficacy of Residual Herbicides Applied in Corn and Soybean
May 23, 2017
How excessive rainfall may affect the efficacy of residual herbicides is complex and influenced by multiple properties of the soil and the herbicide applied.
New Soybean Herbicides for 2017
March 6, 2017
Information on new soybean herbicides, incuding their modes of action
New Corn Herbicides for 2017
February 24, 2017
Information on new herbicides for corn that will be available for the 2017 crop production season.
2017 Chart for Selection of Herbicides Based on Site of Action
February 2, 2017
Management of glyphosate-resistant weeds is now the greatest challenge for Nebraska crop producers and land managers. The 2017 Herbicide Classification Chart from Take Action Against Weeds is an easy means for identifying herbicide site of action to avoid repeated use of the same action on the same field.
Q&A: Which formulation of 2,4-D is preferred for fall application?
November 4, 2016
Answers to three grower questions on fall herbicide application in row crops.
EPA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Dicamba Registration for GE Crops
April 28, 2016
In response to requests, the EPA announced April 28 in an EPA Update that it is extending for an additional 30 days the public comment period on the proposed regulatory decision to register dicamba to control weeds in cotton and soybean genetically engineered (GE) to tolerate dicamba.