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4 Tips To Identify The Best Aerial Applicator
4 Tips To Identify The Best Aerial Applicator

The National Agricultural Aviation Association shares what indicates a professional aerial applicator.

7 Technology Trends Ag Retailers Need To Know
7 Technology Trends Ag Retailers Need To Know

These smart farming trends and example products highlight greater efficiency, maximum yields and environmental stewardship.

8 Field Activity Data Types You Need to Collect Now
8 Field Activity Data Types You Need to Collect Now

Data — a word that packs a punch but can be hard to define. From planting to irrigation, it's necessary to have a digital record of these field activities to participate in sustainability and crop traceability programs.

Ferrie: Four Ways to Scratch the Planting Itch Without Regret
Ferrie: Four Ways to Scratch the Planting Itch Without Regret

Don't take equipment to fields too soon and create headaches that will linger all season. While you wait for the right timing, consider doing prep work and projects that can help set you up for yield success.

3 Tips For Better Weed-Control Outcomes This Season
3 Tips For Better Weed-Control Outcomes This Season

Do you want to plant early-season soybeans? Do you grow non-GMO crops? If the answer to either question is yes, Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal field agronomist, says to address weeds in the process.

New Herbicide Registered for Use in Soybean, Cotton and Canola
New Herbicide Registered for Use in Soybean, Cotton and Canola

Zalo herbicide is registered for early to mid-post-emergence use to control a broad spectrum of broadleaf and grass weeds.

Handy Bt Trait Table Updated and Available Now
Handy Bt Trait Table Updated and Available Now

Corn growers can use this free tool to understand which hybrids have which traits, as well as evaluate insect problems and herbicide needs in-season.

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Pretty Plants In The Garden Become Weeds In The Field

Invasive weed species tied to the ornamental plant trade are taking root in some parts of the United States. Researchers have identified “outbreaks and hot spots” in eight states. 

BASF Announces EPA Approval of Surtain Herbicide
BASF Announces EPA Approval of Surtain Herbicide

The product is intended for use on corn acres and is the industry’s first solid-encapsulated herbicide technology.

Court Rules Dicamba ‘Was Unlawfully Approved’ By EPA and Halts Use
Court Rules Dicamba ‘Was Unlawfully Approved’ By EPA and Halts Use

Forty million dicamba-tolerant soybean and cotton acres would be directly impacted by the ruling the U.S. District Court of Arizona in Tucson made Tuesday. EPA has not said when it will respond to the court's decision.

New Product of the Year Runner Up: Storen by Syngenta
New Product of the Year Runner Up: Storen by Syngenta

As the 2023 new product of the year runner-up, Storen corn herbicide’s status as an early favorite may not come as a surprise to some. The product was developed based on feedback from its target audience.

Don't Skip This Important Step In Weed Control
Don't Skip This Important Step In Weed Control

Herbicide + oil adjuvant = improved active ingredient uptake by the plant and heightened weed control performance.

 Agronomists Worry Moisture Deficits Will Contribute To Herbicide Carryover
Agronomists Worry Moisture Deficits Will Contribute To Herbicide Carryover

While you can't make Mother Nature send rain, you can review crop-rotation restrictions on chemistries you applied last year. Knowing that information can guide what crop you plant where this spring.

Water: Your Friend Inside And Outside The Spray Tank
Water: Your Friend Inside And Outside The Spray Tank

If a new active ingredient herbicide were discovered today, it would be at least 10 years before it could be sold in the market. Making better choices now can be a forecast for your farmers’ fields.

Seed Impact Mill Technology Hammers Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
Seed Impact Mill Technology Hammers Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

Harvest weed seed control systems have a hefty price tag, but some farmers and researchers say they are a good investment and provide a ROI, especially where resistant weeds are taking over and control options are few.

5 High-Yield Farmers Share Their Secrets
5 High-Yield Farmers Share Their Secrets

It’s no surprise those who chase high-yield honors set aside acres for that very purpose. However, there’s something to learn from the management practices that go into growing a record crop.

The Scoop Podcast: Weed Management Has a Thin Margin of Error
The Scoop Podcast: Weed Management Has a Thin Margin of Error

"All those things that play into how do you get your herbicide to go from 80 to 90 or 95% it's a very fine margin of error, but it's an art and when you do it correctly," says Kyle Gustafson.

The Scoop Podcast: Zombie Weeds And Using All the Tools In The Toolbox
The Scoop Podcast: Zombie Weeds And Using All the Tools In The Toolbox

"The number one thing as I'm talking with people is how are we going to get consistent weed control into 2024,” Tyler Steinkamp says. 

Ferrie: Farmers Are Strip-Tilling Covers Now. Is That A Good Idea?
Ferrie: Farmers Are Strip-Tilling Covers Now. Is That A Good Idea?

The practice can be useful in some scenarios but not all. Farmers need to evaluate the potential impact on 2024 yield outcomes. Perhaps a bigger concern is how the practice impacts weed management, especially waterhemp.

Bayer Investor Urges Rethink After Latest Glyphosate Defeat
Bayer Investor Urges Rethink After Latest Glyphosate Defeat

After losing its third consecutive trial, a Bayer investor called for the company to reconsider its litigation strategy, and a trial lawyer signaled interest in restarting settlement talks for thousands of Roundup cases.

Scouting Kit Must-Haves: Tools You’ll Want In The Fields
Scouting Kit Must-Haves: Tools You’ll Want In The Fields

A seasoned crop consultant shares a list of items that are sure to make scouting a bit easier this spring.

Valent Expands Availability of Maverick Corn Herbicide
Valent Expands Availability of Maverick Corn Herbicide

Maverick can be used to control problematic weeds such as waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, annual grasses, and more.

9 Keys for Effective Residual Use
9 Keys for Effective Residual Use

Remember: Weeds that never emerge have no impact on yield.

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Two Likely Dicamba-Resistant Waterhemp Populations Found In Iowa

Illinois, Missouri and Nebraska have previously confirmed populations of dicamba-resistant waterhemp. Extension stresses the importance of not allowing any seed-bearing waterhemp to remain in the field at harvest.

Herbicide Powered by Glu-L Technology Expected in 2024
Herbicide Powered by Glu-L Technology Expected in 2024

Upon registration, BASF plans to introduce Liberty Ultra for grass and broadleaf weed control in glufosinate-tolerant soybeans, corn, cotton and canola next season.

The Weeds We Love to Hate
The Weeds We Love to Hate

What weeds do you hate and why? As a native of New Mexico, Clinton Griffiths spent hours alongside his dad, a hoe and bucket in hand, ridding their property of goatheads, a prickly plant with no proven useful purpose.

 What in the World is Going On With Glyphosate Prices?
What in the World is Going On With Glyphosate Prices?

Suppliers and retailers continue to cut glyphosate prices in the U.S. as the industry grapples with too much supplies. With no resolve in sight, one inputs analyst thinks glyphosate prices could remain low through 2023.

Bayer Plans to Sell its Crop Science Division, says German News Service
Bayer Plans to Sell its Crop Science Division, says German News Service

Platow Brief, a banking and finance publication, says new Bayer AG CEO Bill Anderson and team are working on a deal to spin off the division to improve the pharma giant's financial wellbeing and placate investors.

New Study Shows Glyphosate Ban Would Drive Up Food Prices
New Study Shows Glyphosate Ban Would Drive Up Food Prices

A new report examines a future without glyphosate, showing if the herbicide was no longer available for farmers, the immediate impact would be costly to the economy, farmers and the environment.

Technology Unlocks The Door to New Modes of Action for Controlling Insects, Disease and Weeds
Technology Unlocks The Door to New Modes of Action for Controlling Insects, Disease and Weeds

Bayer Crop Science has unveiled a novel approach to the discovery and development of crop protection solutions, called CropKey. Company officials say it is helping them bring new products to the marketplace faster.

7 Steps to Better Post-Herbicide Weed Control In Soybeans
7 Steps to Better Post-Herbicide Weed Control In Soybeans

Dry weather stymied many early-season control efforts. But keep going after weeds, agronomists encourage. Why? Research shows weeds not controlled after V2 can reduce soybean yields by up to 1% per day.

4 Sprayer Tricks to Keep Your Rig Rolling
4 Sprayer Tricks to Keep Your Rig Rolling

From lubricating booms to cleaning and replacing spray tips, ace mechanic Dan Anderson emphasizes the importance of prioritizing upkeep during the spraying season.

BASF and Bosch Team Up for New Smart Weed Control Option for Farmers
BASF and Bosch Team Up for New Smart Weed Control Option for Farmers

BASF says ONE SMART SPRAY's camera-based system detects weeds and sprays only where necessary and only as much as needed, providing customized agronomic recommendations and automated documentation.

Prepare for Planting: The Ugly Truth About Waterhemp
Prepare for Planting: The Ugly Truth About Waterhemp

As more farmers start planting, possible problems with weeds, such as waterhemp, are already impacting decisions. An Iowa State Extension field agronomist says farmers might need to be more aggressive in their approach.

Trouble In Turn Rows: Prevent Weeds From Flourishing In Headlands
Trouble In Turn Rows: Prevent Weeds From Flourishing In Headlands

Be diligent to keep pesky and invasive weeds out of your field boundaries. Otherwise, those weeds can produce seed and drift to additional acres in future years. 

The Great Debate: What's the Ideal Row Spacing for Planting Soybeans?
The Great Debate: What's the Ideal Row Spacing for Planting Soybeans?

Row spacing is getting a closer look from farmers who are evaluating the practices that contribute most to soybean yield. Agronomic experts offer their insights here to help growers heading to the field this week.

Spraying Early Before Weeds Even Sprout Can Be One of the Most Difficult Changes for Farmers
Spraying Early Before Weeds Even Sprout Can Be One of the Most Difficult Changes for Farmers

University of Tennessee Extension weed specialist Larry Steckel says as farmers prepare to plant, it might be uncomfortable to spray early when fields look clean, but it’s a smart strategy for effective weed control.

Prepare For Planting: This is One of the Biggest Misconceptions About Effectively Combatting Problematic Weeds
Prepare For Planting: This is One of the Biggest Misconceptions About Effectively Combatting Problematic Weeds

Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie says there’s a lot of value in the concept of “start clean and stay clean” for full-season weed control. He shares some advice as farmers prepare for planting this year.

Valent USA Enters Corn Industry With Three Modes of Action Herbicide
Valent USA Enters Corn Industry With Three Modes of Action Herbicide

The company, known for its extensive work in soybeans, formally moves into the corn marketplace with its introduction of Maverick herbicide, now available for use this season.

First-Ever Solid-Encapsulated Herbicide For Pre and Post Weed Control in Corn
First-Ever Solid-Encapsulated Herbicide For Pre and Post Weed Control in Corn

BASF plans to launch Surtain herbicide for 2024 farmer use, pending EPA approval. It features two active ingredients that tackle up to 79 tough broadleaves and grasses, including Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and ragweed.

3 Machines Helping to Win the Weed Fight
3 Machines Helping to Win the Weed Fight

Herbicide-resistant weeds are a growing problem for farmers across the country. Luckily some new technologies are on the horizon to help battle the bullies of the plant world. 

$100 an Acre Herbicide Costs Won't be Unusual Next Season
$100 an Acre Herbicide Costs Won't be Unusual Next Season

On the low end, expect to invest at least $50 an acre in the Midwest and $85 in the South for products. Some corn and soybean farmers are evaluating adjuvants and management practices that could help trim expenses.

2023 Looks Like a Tough Year to Control Weeds
2023 Looks Like a Tough Year to Control Weeds

Dry conditions and limited herbicide supplies crippled many farmers' weed-control efforts this year, setting up a perfect storm for weeds and grasses next season. Here are five ways to take charge of the situation.

Does Electrocuting Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Really Work? This Weed Scientist Now Has Proof
Does Electrocuting Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Really Work? This Weed Scientist Now Has Proof

Herbicide-resistant weeds are a growing problem for farmers across the country, and as weed scientists search for a solution, Mizzou is testing out a weed zapper which electrocutes weeds.

New Weed Species Confirmed in Iowa Fields a Second Time
New Weed Species Confirmed in Iowa Fields a Second Time

Asian copperleaf was found in an Iowa soybean field this summer. Agronomists are evaluating how much of a concern the weed poses to row crops there. It has been confirmed in only one other U.S. location: New York City.

Volunteer Corn in Soybeans Harbors Secret Pest Problem
Volunteer Corn in Soybeans Harbors Secret Pest Problem

This was a familiar scene in fields across the Midwest this season. Not only did volunteer corn impact soybean yields, agronomists say it sheltered rootworm eggs that can overwinter and infest corn crops next spring.

400 Farmers Shared Their Weed Nemesis, Does Yours Match?
400 Farmers Shared Their Weed Nemesis, Does Yours Match?

The results are in. Around 400 farmers answered the AgWeb poll of: What Is Your Top Weed Nemesis on Your Farm?

Countdown to Atrazine Decision by EPA Underway
Countdown to Atrazine Decision by EPA Underway

The 60-plus year-old product is used on more than 70% of U.S. corn acres to control grass and broadleaf weeds.

From the Combine Seat: Weed Prevention Starts in the Fall
From the Combine Seat: Weed Prevention Starts in the Fall

Use the fall season to get a head start on weed control for next spring.

Combat The Bullies of the Plant World (Weeds) With This Checklist
Combat The Bullies of the Plant World (Weeds) With This Checklist

As the bullies of the plant world, weeds cost you time, money and energy. You need a comprehensive weed management plan that includes all the tools at your disposal.