Weeds & Invasive Plants
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Cheap and Simple Soybean Herbicide Programs Do Not Pencil Out
While simple, one-herbicide programs are initially easy on the budget, it is important to consider indirect costs of surviving resistant weeds that reduce soybean yield and produce seed that will have to be managed later.
Why Those Dandelions in Your Yard Aren’t So Bad
While research has shown that pollinators, specifically honey bees, can’t survive on dandelion pollen alone, this doesn’t mean that the dandelions aren’t still important for pollinators.
While Illegal in Tolerant Soybean, Dicamba Can Still Be Applied in Other Crops
While dicamba labels (i.e., Engenia, Tavium, and Xtendimax) for over-the-top applications for tolerant soybeans have been pulled for the 2025 growing season, the herbicide can still be applied in other crops. Below is a guideline for dicamba use in various crops.
Effects of 2,4-D with and without wiper-applied glyphosate on leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) treated-shoot, shoot regrowth, and root biomass
Fact sheet on the effects of 2,4-D with and without wiper-applied glyphosate on leafy spurge.
Sunflower Weed Management
Weed management can be particularly challenging in sunflowers.
Over-The-Top Dicamba Applications Are Not Legal in Soybean for 2025
The registration for dicamba labels for over-the-top applications in tolerant soybeans have been pulled for the 2025 growing season. Many producers are aware of the situation, but planning weed management strategies should start today.
Weed Control Field Test Data
Data books to use as a reference to select appropriate herbicide(s) for row crops
Identification and management of common cocklebur
Fact sheet to help identify and manage common cocklebur.
Identification and management of common ragweed and giant ragweed
Fact sheet to help identify and manage common ragweed and giant ragweed.
Noxious and Pasture Weed Plot Data Report
Data books to use as a reference to select appropriate herbicide(s) for noxious and pasture weed