MINNEAPOLIS — Palmer amaranth is a weed species that has cost the United States agriculture industry billions of dollars since its discovery …
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Summer annual grasses are tough weeds to deal with, especially in mixed perennial systems like pasture or hay fields. Species like foxtail, sa…
“Economically, once a weed comes out of the ground it’s negatively impacting your yield.”
Pastures are starting to green-up. That is usually a good sign, except when most of the green is coming from weeds.
The sights and sounds signs of spring are all around — warm temperatures, chirping birds, blooming tulips, sprigs of green grass popping up an…
Late March and April is a key time period when prescribed burning of pasture and CRP lands occurs. Within this time period, there are a limite…
Finding the most effective way to protect a crop from weeds is a key for boosting yield. However, when it comes to the exact program there are…
As our weather warms, alfalfa producers are reminded to eliminate weeds in their fields before plants break dormancy. Herbicides for controlli…
Planting cover crops can be an effective weapon in the battle against weeds. There is a learning curve, however.
URBANA, Ill. — From flooded spring fields to summer hailstorms and drought, farmers are well aware the weather is changing. It often means spr…
Two years into a sweeping six-year study on prescribed burning in the Flint Hills, Kansas State University researchers already have take-home …
It’s important to build a foundation for your weed control program to get your crop off to a good start. Early weed pressure can quickly cause yield losses.
SDSU Extension has released the 2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides. Available for free on the SDSU Extension website, the guides provide…
Fall is a good time to control weedy brome species, such as downy brome. This article will discuss some identifying characteristics of downy b…
"It will be nice to have that tool back in the toolbelt."
While plans are being made for the 2021 growing season, dicamba is expected to be part of the weed control process for many farmers across the…
Bob Recker said using 60-inch rows for corn may sound a little out of left field.
Todd Den Besten runs into many farmers who just see dollar signs from the premium prices organic grain brings. “If your heart isn’t in it, it’s hard to be successful with it,” he said. “It’s not for the faint of heart.”
As we transition into fall, are you seeing more brush and woody weeds in your pastures?
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture worked with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to add 40 new weed species to “Weeds of the Great Plains” book.
There’s no one-size-fits-all cover crop, and selecting the right cover crop mix may seem a bit overwhelming.
As October approaches and harvest starts, don’t forget about thistles plaguing your pastures. Fall, specifically October and early November, i…
As October approaches and harvest starts, don’t forget about thistles plaguing your pastures.
Keep an eye out for Palmer amaranth hitching a ride via contaminated feed ingredients. Minnesota has at least one infestation in the state that arrived via contaminated cattle feed.