Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Weed Control

Start Clean Or Start Over

Soybean farmers across the Mid-South plan strategies to control glyphosate-resistant weeds. The ultimate goal is to keep the crop healthy and the yield strong. It’s almost spring planting season, and that means it’s time for soybean growers in the Mid-South...

Plant-Parasitic Nematodes

Rotating crops and planting resistant varieties are two options that may help farmers manage nematodes found in Southern soybeans. By Charles Overstreet Nematologist LSU AgCenter Like most of the crops that are grown in Louisiana, soybean has problems with plant-parasitic nematodes....

Controlling Nutsedge

Scientists and farmers have described yellow nutsedge as a 'super weed' that is naturally resistant to most herbicides labeled for soybeans and rice. Today, STS soybeans and Permit Plus offer growers another approach to help control nutsedge. While glyphosate-resistant pigweed...

Industry News

Two MOAs In New Herbicide Cheminova, Inc. has announced the launch of Statement herbicide, a new choice for growers looking for control of glyphosate- and ALS-resistant weeds in both soybeans and cotton. A premix with two active ingredients, metolachlor and...

Take Charge!

This season, look at all available herbicides, including some "new kids on the block" to develop an effective weed management strategy in soybeans. Don't let resistant weeds manage you. Multiple species of herbicide-resistant weeds have rapidly become an issue in...

WEED CONTROL – Learn From 2012

The 2012 growing season was one of extremes in many areas. Too little rain was received during critical crop phases in many areas, while some pockets had heavy, unpredictable rains and wind damage. In 2012, growers who planned ahead and...

Special Report: Mississippi Retailer Wages War On Weeds

Industry program recognizes proactive efforts of retailers, crop consultants and county Extension agents in the fight against weed resistance. Retailer Jim Corley, Jimmy Sanders Seed Company, Clarksdale, Miss., understands the importance of educating producers on what they can do to...

Target Problem Weeds

Tennessee and Mississippi Delta soybean farmers share their strategies for putting together effective weed control programs. Two Mid-South soybean producers have found a way to knock out glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth. Steve North and Charlie Yancey both broadcast a postemergence treatment...

MS Delta Retailer Named ‘Resistance Fighter’

Special program recognizes retailers, consultants and county Extension agents who are proactively involved in the fight against weed resistance. From a personal perspective, Chuck Foresman, manager for weed resistance strategies for Syngenta, has been working on the phenomenon that now...

Early Season Weed Control Options

Glyphosate-resistant weeds, especially Palmer amaranth, have soybean growers in the South once again pondering their early season weed control options. By Bob Scott Before the introduction of Roundup Ready soybeans, weed control in soybeans began with the selection of a residual...

Alternate MOA Postemerge

North Carolina producer gets postemerge control of glyphosate-resistant weeds in soybeans from a product that he typically uses in his cotton defoliant program. North Carolina grower Kip Roberson makes short work of glyphosate-resistant weeds in soybeans. He accomplishes this by...

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