Content by Eric Jones
Late-Season Weed Management
At this time during the growing season, many herbicides cannot be applied to crops in the reproductive growth stage. However, weed management can still be implemented. Learn some expert tips for controlling late-season weeds.
At-Harvest and Post-Harvest Weed Management Tactics in Wheat
Many pre and postemergence herbicides did not adequately control weeds during the 2023 growing season due to early dry and hot conditions. Despite the poor control, there are still options to implement at-harvest and post-harvest to help manage weeds.
The Value of a Preemergence Herbicide After a Dry Period During the Growing Season
Preemergence herbicides are an essential component of weed management, even when early season weather isn't cooperative. Learn about some of the benefits they can offer following a dry growing season.
Herbicide Resistance Detection in the Field
Have you noticed weeds surviving a typically lethal herbicide application? There’s a chance they’ve developed herbicide resistance. Learn some expert tips for detecting and confirming resistance in fields.
Weeds Have Started to Flower!
Early-flowering waterhemp, redroot pigweed, and common lambsquarters show the importance of early weed control, as they can produce seeds before a delayed postemergence herbicide application.
Dicamba Cannot Be Applied Postemergence in Dicamba-Tolerant Soybeans After June 20. Now What?
While you may have purchased dicamba to use in soybeans, applying it past the deadline is illegal. Learn about some other viable postemergence herbicide options for soybeans now that the deadline has passed.
Vegetative Identification of Palmer Amaranth, Waterhemp, and Redroot Pigweed
Palmer amaranth is a non-native weed sharing common characteristics with waterhemp and redroot pigweed. Learn how to identify all three of these aggressive weeds before they become an issue in your fields this growing season.
Considerations for Postemergence Herbicides
Postemergence herbicide applications can protect your crop yields by limiting in-season weed competition. Learn everything you need to know before firing up your sprayer.
June 20 Was the Last Day to Apply Dicamba Postemergence in Dicamba-Tolerant Soybean in South Dakota
The cutoff date to apply dicamba postemergence was June 20, 2023. Eric Jones, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist, shares some important updates now that the deadline has passed.
Considerations for Preemergence Herbicides
Weeds emerging with crop plants have the potential to reduce yields. Learn some tips for applying preemergence herbicides to control weeds before emergence to ensure that your yields aren't limited by early-season weeds.