Detecting Invasive Species: Medusahead
March 10, 2017
Growers are encourage to watch for Medusahead, an invasive weed species that is now in Wyoming and moving eastward. If it reaches the Pine Ridge area or Sandhills, it could cause devastating damage to the ecology and range production. The concept of early detection and rapid response, as described here, will be important to its containment.
When is a Good Time to Scout and Control Glyphosate-Resistant Marestail?
March 8, 2017
Marestail, also known as horseweed or Canada fleabane, is a winter or summer annual weed in Nebraska. Historically, marestail was found in waste area, field edges, along roadsides, and railway tracks; however, no-till crop production systems over the last 20 years favor marestail germination and establishment in agronomic crops in Nebraska.
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.
Q&A: When is the Best Time for Kochia Control?
February 23, 2017
Wondering how best to manage the flush of winter annuals that came up during the recent warm spell? Are they likely to survive a return to winter conditions? This Q&A addresses these and related questions on pre-season weed management.
Take Advantage of Warm Weather this Winter to Control Downy Brome
February 20, 2017
Just a month after double-digit below zero temperatures, Nebraska hit an extended period of above normal temperatures, coaxing weed seeds to germinate early in many fields and pastures and creating the need to tackle the influx early.
Dormant Spraying Alfalfa Weeds
February 17, 2017
Starting your weed control in dormant alfalfa can help ensure that weeds don't lower yields, reduce quality and slow hay drydown in that first cutting.
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.