Pay attention to growth stage for spring herbicide decisions on wheat
Producers should pay close attention to the growth stage of their wheat before making spring herbicide applications. Some herbicides must be applied after tillering, several must be applied before jointing, and others can be applied through boot stage.
Control of mustards in wheat - Timely treatment is important
Too often producers do not notice mustard weeds in their wheat fields until the mustards start to bloom in the spring. To minimize yield losses, mustards should be controlled by late winter or very early spring, before the stems begin to elongate, or bolt.
Replanting decisions for winter wheat
As wheat growers evaluate their wheat stand, some may be considering replanting fields yet this fall. The fall of 2022 has been challenging for winter wheat establishment in Kansas and in the US Southern Great Plains. There are several factors to consider when deciding to replant wheat fields.
Control of mustards in wheat - Timely treatment is important
Mustard weeds in wheat fields often are not noticed until the they start to bloom in the spring. Mustards are much more difficult to control once they have flowered and often have already reduced wheat yields. To minimize yield losses, mustards should be controlled by late winter or very early spring.
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Control of mustards in wheat - Timely treatment is important
Mustard plants are often not noticed until they bloom in the spring. To minimize yield losses, mustards should be controlled by late winter or very early spring before the stems begin to elongate or bolt. If mustards are present in the fall, they can be controlled by various active ingredients.