Content by Eric Jones
Would you rather know or assume? A reminder to check varieties before spraying.
No matter how busy you are this growing season or in the future, you should never be too busy to stop and take a few minutes to double check herbicide types and crop varieties before spraying.
Reminder: One herbicide in the postemergence application will likely not be effective
The SDSU Extension Weed Science Project is currently conducting a plethora of field research evaluating weed management in soybean. One study is investigating the effectiveness of 2,4-D and tank mixtures applied one time to 4-inch weeds.
Revisiting Old Lessons in Corn Weed Management: 2,4-D and dicamba
What can past herbicide programs teach us about managing against herbicide-resistant weeds in corn today?
Postemergence Herbicide Applications Need to Happen Soon in Soybean
In soybean crops, postemergence herbicides should be applied to smaller weeds, but proper scouting is likely necessary before application. Learn everything you need to know before making an application this growing season.
Leafy Spurge Management in the Early Summer
Early summer and fall integrated management tactics are critical for leafy spurge management. Now is the time to consider implementing early summer management tactics for leafy spurge.
Sunflower Weed Management
Weed management can be particularly challenging in sunflowers.
Dicamba Cannot be Applied Postemergence in Dicamba-Tolerant Soybeans After June 20
With weather delaying the planting of soybean, the clock is ticking to spray dicamba before the cutoff date of June 20, 2024. Learn what application tactics might work best before the deadline.
Considerations of Corn Postemergence Herbicides
Managing weeds after emergence is important to protect the yield potential of corn crops. Learn some important application considerations before selecting a postemergence herbicide.
Critical Period of Weed Control: A good, but not perfect guideline
The critical period of weed control is the period during a crop lifecycle when weeds need to be managed to avoid a significant yield loss.
Leafy Spurge or an Imposter?
Leafy spurge is a statewide noxious weed that can be difficult to manage. However, are the recent yellow flowers appearing throughout South Dakota landscapes leafy spurge or another species?