Search results for Weed Management

Pulse School: Managing weeds before they manage the crop

Pulse crops in rotation help improve soil, add more complexity to crop rotations, and reduce nitrogen fertilizer inputs. Growing pulses also comes with some nuances, as they are no...

Weed control needed as warm weather drives growth

With the weather conditions finally taking a turn for the better, grass growth is up, but unfortunately so is weed growth. Overlooking weed control can be costly in terms of sward...

Effective weed control for higher yields and better-quality forage

After an exceptionally wet spring that has delayed fieldwork and set crops back, many farmers are now under pressure to get on top of docks in silage ground. As conditions finally...

Clean Until Canopy

Weed control is coming into focus as farmers begin the 2026 growing season.  Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Dennis Holland says post-emergence herbicide applicat...

Early Season Weed Control Remains Critical

With planting underway across the Midwest, Syngenta agronomist Matt Geiger is reminding growers not to cut corners on early-season weed management—even in a challenging farm econom...

Rain, wind complicate some weed management plans

Kevin Bradley with University of Missouri Extension says weed control could be more expensive and less efficient this spring due to weather delays and reduced herbicide flexibility...

Weed-Prevention Steps You Can Take In Early Spring

Get a jump on weed control in early spring for a low-maintenance lawn and garden all season long. The post Weed-Prevention Steps You Can Take In Early Spring appeared first on Fami...

How to whack waterhemp | Soybean School

Waterhemp continues to push north and east across Ontario, and for soybean growers, the stakes are high. Left uncontrolled, this aggressive weed can rob significant yield — making...

Weed control and nitrogen boost will optimise silage yield and quality

Getting high-quality silage starts with two key factors: clean swards; and efficient nitrogen use. Combining Casper for weed control and Vixeran for nitrogen optimisation addresses...

The real cost of killing the worst weeds | Peter Sikkema and Kim Brown on The Agronomists

On this episode of The Agronomists, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kim Brown of Manitoba Agriculture and Peter Sikkema professor emeritus of the University of Guelph-Ridgetow...

Getting the best value for weed control this spring | Corn School

As growers look to manage weeds in corn this spring, tight margins are putting extra pressure on every herbicide pass. In this Corn School episode, BASF Canada agronomist Rob Mille...

Weed killers, what are you using these days?

When I’m weeding the paved patio in the UK, I give the area a really good soak with the garden hose, wait 10 minutes and pull out the weeds. I generally get all the weed/root out....

Managing spring barley to deliver optimal levels of crop performance

Later-sown spring barley crops this season will move through their growth stages quickly, according to Teagasc. As a result, early weed control is essential to prevent competition...

Stop weeds growing in your lawn for good by doing expert’s 1 simple task every spring

If you strive for a pristine lawn, there’s one task specialists recommend doing yearly to keep weeds at bay and grow grass thicker than ever.

2026 Weed Pressure Outlook

The trends shaping the 2026 weed season are already in motion. Here are steps lawncare professionals can take right now.

ECan told to clean up its weeds

What helps and what hurts herbicide performance? | Wheat School

Farmers spend thousands on crop protection products every year, only to quietly lose performance because of factors that are often overlooked. Water quality, surfactants, and adjuv...

Rethinking wild oat control as herbicide resistance climbs | Wheat School

Herbicide-resistant wild oats continue to challenge wheat growers across Western Canada, and the issue is only intensifying, says Troy Basaraba, technical solutions agronomist with...

Weed killers, what are you using these days?

captainendeavour: The misc shaped slabs of slate that made the pathways round the gardens at Balmoral had been ‘planted’ with wild flower seeds. Looked lovely. Something like al...

Weed killers, what are you using these days?

captainendeavour: The misc shaped slabs of slate that made the pathways round the gardens at Balmoral had been ‘planted’ with wild flower seeds. Looked lovely. Something like al...

The £11 trick that kills your weeds in days - and keeps them away longer

Getting rid of them is one thing, but keeping them away is tricky

Immediate management priorities for wheat and winter oats

Teagasc tillage specialists are confirming that winter wheat and oats will need a lot of attention over the coming days as crops try to build a big and disease-free canopy to catch...

Gardening With Allen: Mulch, bark dust help control weeds in yard

How can I avoid spending so much time and energy weeding my shrub and flower beds?

I stop weeds growing on my patio with a 5-minute method that is best done before June

I have always struggled with weeds growing on my lawn in spring, but I now know a method to get rid of them completely that does not require using salt, vinegar or harsh chemicals...