Crop Treatments
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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
Noxious and Pasture Weed Plot Data Report
Data books to use as a reference to select appropriate herbicide(s) for noxious and pasture weed
South Dakota Pest Management Guides
The South Dakota Pest Management guides are now available for free. The guides offer recommendations for controlling weeds, insects, and diseases in a variety of South Dakota crops.
Current State of Row Crop Weed Management in South Dakota
Results of an online survey to determine how South Dakota stakeholders are currently managing row crop weeds.
Another Revisitation of Using 2,4-D and Dicamba for Corn Weed Management: Application timing and rates matter
While doing some final weed control ratings this season, ears were pulled from plants in plots treated with 2,4-D, dicamba, and a standard Group 27 herbicide program pre-and-postemergence. Learn what impacts these herbicides had on the ear's size and appearance.
Managing Waste Pesticides: Restricted Use Pesticides
While pesticides are intended only to impact pests, they can have negative consequences on unintended targets, such as humans and wildlife, if not handled properly. Learn what steps you need to take to safely dispose of unused pesticides and comply with regulations.
Fall-Applied Residual Herbicides
Many parts of South Dakota can experience dry conditions when residual herbicides are applied, resulting in inadequate weed control. In these areas, residual herbicides can be applied in the fall and take advantage of a longer period to receive activating precipitation.
Perennial Weed Management in the Fall
Most herbicide applications to manage perennial weeds have already occurred. However, now is the time to consider fall applications for weeds that were not treated or escaped the spring application.
EPA Issues Emergency Order: Stop Using Dacthal
Following a review of data associated with the use of dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (sold under the most-common trade name, Dacthal), the EPA has issued an emergency order to stop using this active ingredient effective immediately.