Considerations when planting wheat into dry soil
Despite some recent rainfall events, the most recent Drought Monitor shows 96% of Kansas still experiencing abnormally dry or worse conditions. Producers are left with a few options for wheat yet to be planted in these areas. This article discusses the considerations when planting wheat into dry soil.
Control annual weeds with fall-applied herbicides ahead of corn and sorghum
With row crop harvest well underway, it is time to start planning fall herbicide applications. Herbicide applications in late October through November can improve control of difficult winter annual weeds. Some key weeds to target with fall herbicide applications are marestail, henbit, dandelion, prickly lettuce, pepperweed, field pansy, evening primrose, mustard species, and recently-emerged cool-season grasses.
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Get control of fall-emerged marestail before next spring
Marestail, or horseweed, is a challenging weed to manage in no-till or minimum-till cropping systems. Acceptable control of fall-emerged marestail with herbicide applications at planting will be unlikely because the marestail is generally too large. Control can be achieved with both fall and early spring herbicide applications. Other control options include tillage and cover crops.
Musk thistle control in the fall
Musk thistle is one of 12 noxious weeds in Kansas, infesting over 420,000 acres. Control efforts should reduce or eliminate new populations, and established stands should be managed with any accepted control method. Fall is an excellent time to spray musk thistle, as all are in the rosette growth stage.
Survey of integrated weed management practices used by Kansas producers
K-State Weed Science is asking soybean growers to complete a short survey. With the recent increase in early soybean planting, considerable research has been conducted on various weed management strategies. However, real-world farmer insights are limited. This survey explores the practical aspects of early planting, chemical use, and row spacing.