These recent heavy rains have initiated a new flush of Palmer amaranth in many fields. Continue reading
06
Sep
2012
Category Archives: Weeds
27
Aug
2012
Considerations Before Using Finesse in Wheat
27
Aug
2012
As I mentioned in a previous article Finesse is a good option to take out volunteer Roundup Ready corn before wheat planting. Moreover, many will likely want to use Finesse pre in wheat for ryegrass control. Indeed Finesse is a good option for these type of weed control situations. However, please keep in mind that only STS soybeans can be planted double crop in 2013 after a Finesse application this fall. Accessing a STS soybean variety could be more of a challenge in 2013 for a couple reasons. Continue reading
14
Aug
2012
Large Palmer Control After Corn Harvest
14
Aug
2012
As the combines cut corn they are often leaving behind a very green field of Palmer amaranth (Picture right). It is not uncommon to find that areas of fields where the corn died early from drought stress have 3 to 6’ tall Palmer in them just now rolling into flowering. These pigweed need to be destroyed as soon as possible. Continue reading
05
Jul
2012
Soybean Scout Schools, July 9th and 13th
05
Jul
2012
Don’t Forget the UT Soybean Scout Schools Next Week! These are 1.5 – 2 hour programs dealing with crop and pest management. Scouting notebooks and sweep nets will be provided while Continue reading
05
Jul
2012
Should Weed Control be Suspended due to the Drought?
05
Jul
2012
The drought of 2012 is shaping up to be one of those widespread tough ones no one forgets, like 1983 or 1988. Hopefully, we will get a good general rain here shortly. This drought has been the source of calls from frustrated folks who are still trying to control Palmer amaranth. The question has been asked should I discontinue weed control with the yield potential of my crops going down every day. Continue reading
20
Jun
2012
Soybean Scout Schools in July
20
Jun
2012
Mark your calendars for Soybean Scout Schools in West and Middle Tennessee. The tentative schedule is listed below. More details will be announced later. This is your opportunity to learn more about crop and pest management in a hands-on program that last 1.5 – 2 hours. Continue reading
12
Jun
2012
UT Weed Tour
12
Jun
2012
Dear Colleagues
Just a quick reminder that The University of Tennessee Weed Tour will be next Thursday, June 21 at the West Tennessee Research & Education Center in Jackson, TN. Registration will start at 8:30 A.M. and the tour will begin at 9:00 A.M.. Continue reading
11
Jun
2012
Management Strategies to Improve Control of Palmer Amaranth with Liberty Herbicide
11
Jun
2012
Weed control has become very expensive in many cotton fields. I walked into a number of cotton fields, last week, that from the first burndown to date have close to $100/A in herbicide already applied. Unfortunately, some are not done yet. Part of the issue is the poor residual control in some fields from non-activated post-applied Dual or Warrant(Picture Left). Another issue is in some fields 2 to 6” Palmer amaranth is regrowing after Liberty applications. Continue reading