Integrated Weed Management

Soybean field at ground view
Soybean plants grown in narrow row spacing, which has been shown to suppress weed growth and increase crop yield, particularly when integrated with effective herbicide programs.

Does Narrow Row Spacing Help Suppress Weeds and Increase Yields in Corn and Soybean?

August 29, 2024
This article reviews the results of 35 studies conducted over the course of 60 years on utilizing narrow row spacing to control weeds and increase yields. 

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Fall armyworm on damaged leaf
Early detection of fall armyworm caterpillars is crucial, as they can cause significant crop damage once they reach ¾-inch in size. (CropWatch file photo)

Pasture and Forage Minute: Tips for Fall Armyworm Scouting and Corn Silage Harvest

August 20, 2024
Recommendations on scouting and treatment thresholds for fall armyworm, control of late summer pasture weeds, and best practices for corn silage harvest and storage.

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Alfalfa field irrigated by center pivot
Early season irrigation linked with first cutting alfalfa can potentially lower water use sharply, as transpiration is lower when the leaf foliage is removed.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Early Season Irrigation, Controlling Alfalfa Weevil

April 23, 2024
This week, extension educators discuss strategies for early season irrigation of alfalfa to lower seasonal water use, controlling alfalfa weevil and flash grazing in spring to mitigate early pasture weeds.

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This Week on N Field: Planting Green

June 16, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala explains the concept of planting green and how it can help with early season weed management in soybean.

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Scotch thistle in a pasture

Invasive Scotch Thistle Weed has Staying Power

April 11, 2019
Scotch thistle, which can now be found throughout much of North America, is an invasive weed from Eurasia threatening areas along rivers in western Nebraska. Early control efforts are essential to management.

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Weeds in wheat

Can You Help Weed Scientists Assess IWM Knowledge and Use?

August 27, 2018
How much do you know about Integrated Weed Management (IWM) strategies and their application to your operation? What information do you need?

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