Weeds

Residual herbicides need a moist environment for herbicide breakdown to occur within the expected time-frame. In dry conditions, the two major breakdown methods –

Spray decisions — when to spray or whether to spray at all — will depend on leaf condition after the snow is gone.

Despite some wintery weather, we can hope for (and expect) good harvest weeks to come. Don’t rush into pre-winter jobs just yet.

Fall is a good time to control perennial and winter annual weeds, but spraying immediately after harvest may not provide the best results. Before

Dry conditions throughout the summer and heading into winter could have ramifications for field management decisions this fall and rotation planning for next year.

Fall is a good time to control perennial and winter annual weeds, but spraying immediately after harvest may not provide the best results.

Some canola fields are looking weedier than expected for this time of year. If you see fields like this, think about the cause and,

What is the goal with a pre-harvest application? If weed control is the goal, assess the weed situation before spraying. If desiccation (crop and

With herbicide applications winding down, this is a good time to scan fields for suspicious weeds that escaped the management effort. The photo from

Too windy. Too wet. Sometimes both. This pushed back a lot of weed management and some fields are still not sprayed. In this situation,

Unexpected carryover can occur when dry conditions in the year of application slow the expected pace of breakdown of herbicides. Unexpected residue damage is

Low wind and clear skies can cause inversions, which can increase the risk of spray drift. This article explains how to identify (and avoid)