New study evaluated different herbicide programs for Palmer amaranth control in post-harvest wheat stubble
A field study was recently conducted that evaluated the performance of various herbicide programs for Palmer amaranth control in post-harvest wheat stubble. Learn more about the results of this research in this article from Weed Scientist, Dr. Vipan Kumar.
Considerations for weed control following wheat harvest
Post-harvest weed control in wheat stubble is very important to conserve soil moisture and prevent weeds from going to seed and adding to the weed seedbank. Weeds are likely to be growing quickly, especially where there are thin stands.
Considerations for weed control following wheat harvest
Post-harvest weed control in wheat stubble is very important to conserve soil moisture and prevent weeds from going to seed and adding to the weed seedbank. Weeds can grow quickly once the wheat canopy is removed.
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Controlling weeds after wheat harvest
When thinking about weed control in wheat stubble, there are two priorities – controlling already emerged weeds and preventing later flushes. Weeds that have been suppressed by the canopy will grow rapidly once crop competition is removed. Delaying control can result in lost soil moisture that could be used for crop production, as well as weed seed production.