Dicamba-resistant Waterhemp in Iowa
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Suspected 2, 4-D Resistant Waterhemp Population Discovered
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Scientists Confirm First Case of Waterhemp With Six-Way Resistance
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Of the eight herbicides applied, only two provided acceptable control. A six-way resistant waterhemp demands a diversified approach: using a variety of appropriate cultural, mechanical and biological control tactics.
Weed Management Field Day to be Held in Harrison County June 18
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LOGAN, IOWA—The Harrison County Herbicide Resistance Project will hold a field day Monday, June 18th. Join us from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the corn test plot at the farm operated by Larry Meyer southwest of Modale to observe weed management field trials and learn about implications for resistance management. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
2019 Science Policy Experience brings National Spotlight to Successful Harrison County Pest Resistance Management Project
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The Harrison County Pest Resistance Management Project (Harrison County Project), one of four pilot programs of the Iowa Pest Resistance Management Program (IPRMP), was the focus of attention for national researchers in pest management, sociology, farming, policymaking and the agriculture industry, at the 2019 Science Policy Experience.
Act Now or Lose more Yield, Income to Weeds, say Agronomic Experts
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Weed resistance is a threat to farm profitability. Hear about weed management strategies from three local weed experts: Iowa State University Extension Weed Scientist Bob Hartzler, Iowa Soybean Association Sr. Director of Research Ed Anderson and Mike Weber, Sr. Tech Services Representative for Bayer Crop Sciences.
New course on herbicide resistance and weed management available through extension
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Designing an effective weed management plan to combat troublesome weeds and delay the development of herbicide resistance requires careful planning. The United States Department of Agriculture estimates the cost of dealing with herbicide resistance once it occurs to be $20-60 per acre. Developing long-term weed management plans that reduce the chances of resistance developing will minimize the cost of resistance.
ICM Conference 2018: Day 1 Round Up
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Day 1 of the #ICM30 Conference has wrapped up and while I feel great about the sessions we were able to get to today, there were plenty out there that we were not able to get to that had just as helpful information. Make sure to get on Twitter and search for the #ICM30 to get all of the updates from various presentations today.
Here is a round-up of several sessions today in relation to Integrated Pest Management:
Alison Robertson
What’s new with corn disease?