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
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
Dicamba burndown residual causing soybean injury has been a very common call over the last several days. Continue reading
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
Our weed control in grain sorghum this spring ranges from fields that are in pretty good shape to quite a few fields that are absolute grassy weed messes. There have been a number of calls from folks wanting to rescue some of these grain sorghum fields from this grass. Continue reading
It will not be surprising to hear reports on cotton burn from herbicide tankmixes over the next week or so for two reasons. Continue reading
The annual UT Cotton Scout School will be held on Friday, May 29th in Room A at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center (605 Airways Blvd, Jackson). Registration will begin at 8:00 AM with the official program starting at 8:30. It will end with a lunch, but those interested can attend a short ‘go to the field’ session after lunch. We hope to increase the hands-on portion of the program this year. Topics will include crop development, insect and weed identification, scouting techniques, and more. No registration fee or preregistration is required.
As expected carryover injury from fomesafen (Flexstar, Prefix, Reflex, Intimidator, Marvel, Dawn, Rhythm, etc.) is starting to show in some fields. The reason it is showing now is due to all the rain allowing any herbicide carryover to more completely get into the soil solution. Continue reading