Palmer Amaranth Seeds in Manure - What Can You Do?
October 29, 2020
There are several ways seeds of Palmer amaranth can be introduced into your fields. Manure is one of them. This article provides some valuable answers on reducing Palmer amaranth seed in feed, reducing Palmer amaranth seed in manure and field application of contaminated manure.
Identifying Fall-emerging Weeds
October 30, 2023
Can you identify henbit, field pennycress, prickly lettuce and other fall-emerging weeds? Marestail in particular may be a problem this fall and require an alternate herbicide as the majority of marestail in eastern Nebraska is resistant to glyphosate and ALS-inhibiting herbicides.
2020 Weed Management Field Days Available Online
July 23, 2020
The 2020 in-person Weed Management Field Days were not possible due to Covid-19. However, information about projects for this year's growing season were recorded for Virtual Field Days and are available online.
Economics Improve with Dryland Corn and Grain Sorghum Following Weed Control in Winter Wheat Stubble
June 30, 2024
With winter wheat harvest underway, producers should be mindful of managing weeds in wheat stubble, as timely control can save water in the soil profile and increase yields in subsequent crops.
Nebraska Invasive Weed: Phragmites
June 8, 2020
The non-native species originated in Europe and was introduced into the United States along the east coast in the early 19th century. Today, non-native phragmites can be found over much of North America.
Nebraska Invasive Weed: Musk Thistle
May 20, 2020
Musk thistle is a non-native biennial forb but can behave occasionally as an annual. It reproduces/spreads from seed and is a prolific seed producer.
Nebraska Invasive Weed: Field Bindweed
May 4, 2020
Field bindweed is also known as small bindweed, European bindweed, and Creeping Jenny Management and control of field bindweed is difficult due to its extensive root system and long life of the seeds. Depleting the root reserves of the plant and reducing sprouting is key to successful management.
Weed Control in Alfalfa Post Green-Up
April 29, 2020
Scouting in early spring is the best way to categorize current weed problems and those that may become issues later in the season and into the following year.