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Considerations for herbicide applications under hot, dry conditions

Jun 21, 2021
Jun 21, 2021 Updated Aug 17, 2021

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Editor’s note: The following was written by Prashant Jha, Iowa State University associate professor and Extension weed specialist, for the Integrated Crop Management blog June 9.

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