2
Apr
2019
Is there an "easy button" when it comes to weed control?
Check out this PFR report featuring PFR Operator and Herbicide Specialist, Joe Bolte, and University of Missouri Extension Weed Scientist, Dr. Kevin Bradley as they discuss the importance of in-season residual herbicides.
Categories: PFR, PFR Reports
Tags: PFR, PFR Report, herbicides, In-Season Residual Herbicides
PFR Operator and Herbicide Specialist, Joe Bolte, discusses the over-reliance of Group 14 and 15 herbicides with Dr. Kevin Bradley in this latest PFR Report.
Tags: PFR, PFR Report, herbicides, Herbicide Rotation
6
Dec
2017
In times of lower commodity prices, we’re always trying to find new ways to cut cost. One area to consider is cutting costs on soybeans is your fall burndown program. But, before making that decision, you should evaluate the benefits of a fall burndown.
Tags: Practical Farm Research, PFR, PFR Report, herbicides, Spring Burndown, Fall Burndown
4
Jan
In agriculture, we are always looking for the next new tool or management practice that will allow us to become even more successful. When it comes to weed control, new opportunities are very limited even though new trait technologies are either on the market or pending approval. In the past few years, there has been a limited release of new herbicide active ingredients. It’s been almost two decades since a new mode of action has been released. With fewer herbicide modes of action and active ingredients available, weed control has become even more challenging than in past years.
Tags: LibertyLink, PFR, weed control, PFR Report, herbicides, Herbicide Efficacy, Roundup Ready
7
2016
One question that farmers are faced with each year is how they should manage their soybean herbicide program. With multiple herbicide systems on the market and the possibility of new traits becoming available, the decision becomes more difficult.
Tags: Practical Farm Research, LibertyLink, PFR, Waterhemp, herbicides, Liberty, weed resistance, glyphosate, Roundup Ready 2 Yield, Roundup, Anthem, Warrant, Anthem Maxx, Roundup PowerMAX, panicum
3
Jun
By this point in the season, farmers are looking to control weeds that have emerged following a break in residual activity. When making a weed control plan, there are several things to keep in mind. Check out the video below to learn more.
Tags: soybeans, Practical Farm Research, Agronomy, Giant Ragweed, Marestail, Ohio Agronomy, PFR, PFR Report, Alexandra Knight, Post weed control, common lambsquarter, herbicides