Articles Tagged with ''weed control''
Get more from your pastures in 2024 and beyond
This grazing season presents a great opportunity for cattle producers to get the jump on solidifying their forage base so they’re ready to rebuild or expand their herd when the time is right.
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The growing challenge of herbicide resistance in Idaho's beets and beyond
Herbicide resistance poses a growing challenge in Idaho agriculture, impacting crop yields and driving farmers to adopt diverse strategies beyond chemicals for effective weed control.
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Effective weed control in an uncertain regulatory environment
By knowing your target and preparing agronomic and business contingency plans, you can help hedge your bets against uncertainty in the marketplace.
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Glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth in Idaho – what do we do now?
Glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth's arrival in Idaho poses significant challenges, underlining the need for proactive control measures and a comprehensive management program to address the invasive weed effectively.
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The glyphosate debate: Facts, risks and benefits
Contrasting perspectives on glyphosate’s use require a risk-benefit analysis. While some focus solely on risks, a closer examination reveals its scientifically supported benefits outweigh perceived risks.
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Using drones to spray weeds and spread seeds
Drones offer small- and large-acreage farms versatility that spray rigs, planes and helicopters can’t. More research is needed to determine how a drone’s spray performance compares to conventional sprayers.
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4 reasons to manage weeds in your alfalfa stand
Weedy alfalfa stands can reduce nutritional value and forage quality as well as have the potential to cause real livestock health concerns through nitrates or other toxins.
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Emerging alfalfa threats and how to beat them in 2024
In looking ahead to the 2024 growing season, the panelists provided some helpful guidance on which pests alfalfa growers should be aware of.
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