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Soybean field with abundant grass and weeds between rows.

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.

A sprayer applying liquid herbicides on corn

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.

Young farmer analyzing data on a tablet computer beside a crop sprayer.

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.

Close-up of a plant with broad, lobed green leaves with serrated edges. The stems and veins of the leaves are a reddish-purple color and possess dark spots.

Identification and management of common cocklebur

Fact sheet to help identify and manage common cocklebur.

Patch of green giant ragweed plants growing among corn plants.

Identification and management of common ragweed and giant ragweed

Fact sheet to help identify and manage common ragweed and giant ragweed.

Waterhemp growing at he edge of a soybean field nearing harvest.

Enlist One (2,4-D) and Liberty (Glufosinate) Applied Alone or Mixed During the Day and Night: Weed Control and Soybean Yield Implications

Fact sheet on the research done to determine weed control effectiveness with Enlist One and Liberty alone and tank mixed when applied during the daytime and nighttime.

Tractor with sprayer applying postemergence herbicide to soybeans.

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.

Small, green and yellow florets being held by a hand.

Isolated Female Waterhemp Plant Produced Seed: Implications that pollen is in the air

Recent observations by the SDSU Extension Weed Science team highlight that pollen can move far distances to pollinate isolated female plants. This reinforces the need to effectively manage weeds in fields and adjacent areas.

Tractor applying residual herbicide to a bare field.

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.