Source: FARM PROGRESS, 2/14/20


University cotton weed scientists suggest several options for starting clean and keeping fields weed-free, including tillage, burndown, pre-emergence and postemergence sprays, overlaying residuals, and cultural practices. The weed spectrum is changing in west Tennessee, according to University of Tennessee weed scientist Larry Steckel. While glyphosate-resistant pigweed is offset by good options such as cotton varieties with technology traits that provide resistance to dicamba, 2,4-D and Liberty over-the-top applications, glyphosate-resistant grass species are becoming an issue.

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