Weed management practices: Fall scouting for weeds
Weeds that escape control by in-season management practices can cause several problems at harvest and in future growing seasons.
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Using game theory to understand social aspects of weed management decisions
Game theory is an economic tool that can be used to understand decision making in circumstances where uncertainty exists. This article examines the outcomes when applying game theory to farmers' decisions related to soybean weed management.
Spring freeze effects on weed management
The recent cold weather have prompted concerns about the effectiveness of burndown herbicide applications. Will herbicide applications made in recent days be effective? Here are some factors that could influence the outcome on your farm.
Weed management practices: Fall scouting and equipment cleaning
Weed management encompasses more than controlling actively growing weeds. Farmers can be proactive to help prevent the future spread of weeds. Two different management practices are discussed in this article: fall scouting for weed escapes and equipment cleaning.
War Against Weeds podcast kicks off fourth season
Season 4 of the War on Weeds podcast has officially launched! If you haven't already, check out this free podcast hosted by weed scientists in Kansas, Missouri, and North Dakota. There are over 60 episodes available and more on the way!
Free Extension webinar on new spray technologies - September 6
There is a free Extension webinar scheduled for September 6 on novel technologies with real-time camera-based weed detection systems for site-specific weed management. The goal of this webinar is to generate awareness and address agricultural stakeholder questions regarding these novel technologies.
Weed management practices: Fall scouting and equipment cleaning
Weed management encompasses more than controlling actively growing weeds. Farmers can be proactive to help prevent the future spread of weeds. Two different management practices are discussed in this article: fall scouting for weed escapes and equipment cleaning.
Weed management practices: Fall scouting and equipment cleaning
Weed management encompasses more than controlling actively growing weeds. Farmers can be proactive to help prevent the future spread of weeds. This article discusses two weed management practices: fall scouting for weed escapes and equipment cleaning.
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Survey of integrated weed management practices used by Kansas soybean producers
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.
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.
Planting cereal rye after corn harvest
Cereal rye planted after corn harvest can be part of an effective weed management program for soybean production. The growing cover crop competes with weeds that emerge early in the spring, and residue from the terminated cereal rye can suppress weed growth.
K-State Weed Management Schools scheduled for mid-February
Controlling difficult weeds continues to be a significant challenge for producers. To address the topic of weed control, K-State Research and Extension has scheduled five regional weed control programs across northwest and north central Kansas in February.
Weed Management Schools for northwest and north central Kansas
A series of weed management schools will occur in northwest and north central Kansas in February. Five regional programs have been designed to help producers and agri-business retailers improve weed control with challenging species and weather conditions. Details for each meeting are in this article.
Weed Management Schools for southwest and south central Kansas
A series of weed management schools will occur in southwest and south central Kansas hosted by local K-State Research & Extension county and district offices. The schools are located in Liberal, Syracuse, Kiowa, and Lewis. These regional weed control meetings will occur in February and March. Learn more in this article.
Weed Management Schools for northwest and north central Kansas
There's still time to attend K-State's Weed Management schools for northwest and north central Kansas. The remaining meetings will occur on Feb. 13 in Ness City, on Feb. 17 in Mankato, and on Feb. 18 in Holyrood. More information is available in this article.
Updated: Weed Management Schools for southwest and south central Kansas
This article has been updated to include the rescheduled date of the Weed Management school in Syracuse. The new date is February 19. The two remaining schools will be on March 11. Don't miss out on learning about the best strategies to control difficult weeds.