Waterhemp Seed Collections Needed from Illinois Soybean Fields
To better understand the level of resistance to Group 15 herbicides, Dr. Aaron Hager is seeking waterhemp seed collections from Illinois soybean fields. Results will be used to provide farmers with recommendations on how best to incorporate these herbicides into integrated weed management programs.
Survey for Resistance to Group 15 Herbicides in Illinois Waterhemp
To better understand the level of resistance to Group 15 herbicides, Dr. Aaron Hager is seeking waterhemp seed collections from Illinois soybean fields. Results will be used to provide farmers with recommendations on how best to incorporate these herbicides into integrated weed management programs.
Weed Control Showdown: Chemical vs. Cover Crop
Terry Wyciskalla of Wyciskalla Consulting in southern Illinois shares a video exhibiting the differences between chemical control and cover crop control of weeds in a plot in Washington County.
Soybean Update: Red Crown Rot
Join Stu Ellis in an insightful conversation about Red Crown Rot with Stephanie Porter CCA, Outreach Agronomist at Illinois Soybean Association.
Weed Wars: Maximizing Yield and Profit with Essential Control Strategies
ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, Karen Corrigan, digs into effective weed control strategies, touching on tactics such as cover crops, narrow row spacing, and herbicides.
To Spray or Not to Spray
Karen Corrigan, ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy, discusses the factors to consider when deciding whether or not to spray herbicides, such as weed pressure, crop growth stages, and weather conditions.
The New Frontier of Weed Control for Early Planted Soybeans
In 2021 and 2022, Dr. Aaron Hager at the University of Illinois conducted research to establish a sound weed management program for very early planted soybeans. Read about the research and conclusions on this study as you make weed management decisions throughout the growing season.
Diversifying Your Weed Control Program: The Why and the How for Long-term Success
In this video presentation, Dr. Karla Gage discusses the role of a diverse herbicide program in prolonging the utility of crop biotechnologies and new, emerging Integrated Weed Management (IWM) options.
Dry Soils and Soil-Applied Herbicides
While conditions during much of April were conducive for planting, these same conditions were NOT conducive for good performance of soil-residual herbicides. Read more for Dr. Aaron Hager's update.
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