by matarrita | Feb 20, 2019 | Formulation/Technology
When it comes to resistance management, what’s the number one thing we’ve been told to do over the past several years? Rotate your herbicide groups. Then from there, we’ve moved to adding multiple modes of action into the same tank mix. However, researchers have found...
by matarrita | Feb 9, 2019 | Formulation/Technology
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide before weeds cause trouble When it comes to spring weed control, George Washington had it right: the best defence is a good offence. That means even if spring is cool and dry and you can’t see weeds anywhere, you still need to get out...
by matarrita | Feb 9, 2019 | Application/Equipment, Timing
Some years back, farmers in Western Canada were under pressure on several different fronts. With the rising threat of weed resistance, many growers found their in-crop application was becoming less effective year by year. Glyphosate – an essential weed control tool –...
by matarrita | Feb 9, 2019 | Formulation/Technology
Imagine a grower from the future showed up and told you what’ll happen with the resistant weeds on your farm if they’re not managed properly. Sounds like something ripped from a bad movie, right? Thing is, if you really do want a clearer idea of how the spread of...
by matarrita | Feb 9, 2019 | Pre-emergents 101
Timing — with a little help from Mother Nature — is Everything How to get the most out of pre-emergent herbicides There are two application timing options growers should consider when using a pre-emergent weed control product, spring or fall. Spring Application Timing...