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Survey: Waterhemp Top Weed To Watch In Midwest
July 9, 2012
Glyphosate-resistant waterhemp is making a troublesome mark in the Midwest, so much so that it has become the new No. 1 weed to watch for farmers in the region. When BASF asked Midwest farmers in 2010 about weeds that most concerned them, the majority called out common lambsquarters as their main worry. Marestail was second.
Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds Found In Indiana
July 5, 2012
As the summer drought continues, farmers across Indiana are struggling to control glyphosate-resistant weeds, says a Purdue Extension specialist. Farmers are seeing marestail, giant ragweed, and common waterhemp, throughout their fields this year, and the hot, dry weather is making it more difficult to get a firm grip on controlling them. According to Bill Johnson,
Hot, Dry Weather Make It Harder To Control Weeds
June 27, 2012
While the extended periods of hot, dry weather Ohio has experienced in recent weeks may mean that weeds aren’t growing as fast as they would in more moist conditions, the weather can still have an adverse effect on weed management for growers, an Ohio State University Extension expert said. Not only does the extended hot,
NCGA: Use Sound Science In Atrazine Decision
June 25, 2012
During an Environmental Protection Agency Scientific Advisory Panel hearing on atrazine, the National Corn Growers Association, along with state corn association representatives from Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Nebraska, urged the use of sound science and real-world evidence in its decision making. This was the final in a series of SAP hearings on this issue over
Milkweed In No-Till Fields And Pastures: A Persistent Problem?
June 8, 2012
Common milkweed, asclepias syriaca, can become a serious problem over time in no-till fields and hay and pasture fields where glyphosate-resistance in the crop is not an option. This weed has an extensive and deep root system and is tolerant to many common herbicides. Multiple herbicide applications are often required. Insulating winter snow and moist
Syngenta Settles Atrazine Litigation
May 25, 2012
Syngenta and attorneys for several community water systems have agreed to settle litigation related to the herbicide atrazine in order to end the business uncertainty and expense of protracted legal proceedings. The proposed settlement agreement, which requires court approval, was filed with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May
University Of Illinois Announces 2012 Weed Science Field Day
May 21, 2012
The 2012 University of Illinois Weed Science Field Day will be held Wednesday, June 20, at the University of Illinois Crop Sciences Research and Education Center, which is located immediately south of the main campus. Beginning at 8 a.m., coffee and refreshments will be available under the shade trees near the Seed House, 2102 South
BASF Poll: Not All Growers Concerned With Resistance
May 18, 2012
With all the talk about herbicide-resistant weeds this season, some farmers are still not concerned about the issue, according to a recent BASF Production Poll. According to Precision Pays, 37.5% of respondents said they don’t have resistant weeds. However, the same number said they would be using a mix of methods to control or prevent

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