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.
Control of Glyphosate-Resistant Volunteer Corn in LibertyLink Soybean
June 12, 2017
Controlling glyphosate-resistant volunteer corn is a major challenge in some soybean fields this year as preemergence herbicides aren't very effective. Postemergence herbicides will be critical to its management.
Market Journal on Nitrate Leaching, Marestail Control and More
June 9, 2017
On this week's Market Journal with host Jeff Wilkerson view these segments:
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.
PPO-Inhibiting Herbicides and Soybean Seedling Injuries
June 5, 2017
Cool, wet soil conditions in late April and May may have enhanced the potential for soybean injury from PPO-inhibiting herbicides. The author describes plant injury symptoms to look for when scouting young soybean seedlings.
Weed Management, Cover Crops Field Day June 28
May 26, 2017
View the latest weed management technologies and cover crop demonstrations during this field day at the South Central Ag Lab near Clay Center.
Postemergence (Rescue) Herbicide Options for Control of Glyphosate-Resistant Marestail in Corn and Soybean
May 24, 2017
Several factors have contributed to delayed applications and marestail escapes this spring. Includes recommendations for timely postemergence control in corn and soybean.
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.