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Jun
2015
Category Archives: Weeds
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Jun
2015
Palmer Amaranth Control Issues in Soybean and Managment
25
Jun
2015
Compared to the past couple of springs Palmer amaranth control is not near as good in soybean. There have been quite a few reports of PRE applied herbicides not performing well. In more recent planted soybeans, poor tillage or burndown of large Palmer before planting has allowed a large infestation of Palmer amaranth to become established in soybeans. Continue reading
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Jun
2015
Controlling Large Palmer amaranth
20
Jun
2015
The recent hot, dry spell has finally afforded many Tennessee producers the opportunity to get in the field. Unfortunately, this weather has also been very conducive to pigweed growth. In this weather, the window of opportunity for POST control of Palmer amaranth while it is < 3 inches tall is narrow. These conditions have led to an increase in the number of calls about how to control large Palmer amaranth. In soybeans there are no silver bullets, but there are still some options.
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Jun
2015
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Jun
2015
Selecting the Right Nozzle
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Jun
2015
Nozzle selection is not always the foremost thought when preparing to make a weed control application. However, it can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the herbicide. This is especially true with contact herbicides like fomesafen or glufosinate. Choosing the correct nozzle can be the difference between having a weedy mess or an effective application. Continue reading
04
Jun
2015
Burning Down Partial Cotton Stand to be Planted Back to Soybean
04
Jun
2015
It has been a very tough spring for cotton. There have been a good deal of questions this week on ways to clean up partial cotton stands to make way to plant soybean. Continue reading
03
Jun
2015
Dicamba Burndown Carrying Into Soybean
03
Jun
2015
Dicamba burndown residual causing soybean injury has been a very common call over the last several days. Continue reading
03
Jun
2015
Maximizing Efficacy from POST Herbicides for Palmer amaranth
03
Jun
2015
With the weather finally looking like it will give us a break, many people are gearing up to spray. Most folks are aware of the effect that time of day of application can have on glufosinate (Liberty, Cheetah, etc…) and how to maximize the effects of this herbicide. In a recent test we found that application time of day can also affect many of the PPO herbicides (Flexstar, Prefix, Ultra Blazer, Cobra, etc…) that are commonly utilized for controlling Palmer amaranth. Continue reading