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• ▸Metribuzin is essential for controlling Palmer amaranth in soybeans.
• ▸Many high-yielding soybean varieties show sensitivity to metribuzin, risking crop injury.
• ▸A clean seedbed and proper herbicide mixtures are crucial for effective weed management.
• ▸Soybean acreage is expected to increase due to favorable market conditions.

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• ▸Herbicide prices have risen sharply, necessitating more efficient applications.
• ▸Using residuals and multiple modes of action can enhance weed control effectiveness.
• ▸Proper mixing order and nozzle selection are critical for successful applications.
• ▸Adjuvants play a vital role in herbicide effectiveness and should be chosen carefully.

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• ▸Herbicide shortages are affecting availability of glyphosate and clethodim.
• ▸Farmers may need to shift to paraquat for burndown applications.
• ▸Mixing herbicides can improve control of tough weeds like ryegrass.
• ▸Coverage is critical for effective weed management, especially with paraquat.

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• ▸Fertilizer prices have more than doubled in the past year, with urea at $900/ton and DAP at $850/ton.
• ▸Concerns about fertilizer availability are rising, complicating planting decisions for farmers.
• ▸The Potash Rate Calculator helps farmers determine optimal fertilizer application rates based on current prices and yield potential.
• ▸Crop prices are also high, which may influence how much fertilizer farmers decide to use.

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• ▸Wheat planting is about 80% complete, with some delays due to weather.
• ▸Fertilizer costs are expected to double, impacting planting decisions.
• ▸Wheat prices are high, but rising costs may temper enthusiasm.
• ▸Weed management strategies are critical, especially for ryegrass and poa annua.

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• ▸Cover crops can help reduce weed pressure and improve soil health.
• ▸Species selection is critical; grasses often perform better for specific goals.
• ▸Timing of planting and termination affects the success of cover crops.
• ▸Allelopathic effects can vary; some cover crops may hinder cash crop growth.

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• ▸Sodium chlorate is primarily used to aid in rice harvest by managing moisture levels.
• ▸Farmers should apply sodium chlorate when grain moisture is below 25% for varieties and 23% for hybrids.
• ▸Harvest should ideally occur within five days post-application to minimize yield loss.
• ▸This year's milling yields are below average, increasing the stakes for careful sodium chlorate use.

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• ▸Cotton crops have improved with recent heat units, but timing for defoliation is crucial.
• ▸Defoliation should ideally begin by mid-September, but many growers are still waiting.
• ▸The effectiveness of harvest aids can diminish with cooler temperatures and delayed applications.
• ▸Monitoring boll maturity is essential to maximize yield potential during harvest.

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• ▸Metribuzin is effective against resistant pigweed species like Palmer amaranth.
• ▸Research shows that metribuzin's effectiveness remains despite widespread resistance to other herbicides.
• ▸Proper application rates and soil conditions are crucial to avoid crop injury.
• ▸Early planting of soybeans is changing the dynamics of herbicide effectiveness and interactions.

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• ▸Harvest aids should be applied after reaching R6.5 growth stage to avoid yield loss.
• ▸R7 is considered a safer benchmark for applying harvest aids without yield reduction.
• ▸Paraquat is the most commonly used harvest aid due to its effectiveness and quick action.
• ▸Farmers should be cautious of drift when applying harvest aids to avoid damaging neighboring crops.

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• ▸Chaff lining effectively concentrates weed seeds, reducing their spread.
• ▸Seed destructors like the RedaCop show promising kill rates for resistant weed seeds.
• ▸Weather conditions have significantly impacted herbicide activation and effectiveness this season.
• ▸Soil seed bank management is critical for long-term weed control success.

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• ▸Glufosinate is showing effectiveness against resistant pigweeds if applied correctly.
• ▸Proper timing and spray volume are critical for glufosinate efficacy.
• ▸Cover crops can enhance soil health and suppress weeds, but management is key.
• ▸Resistance to glufosinate is localized, offering some areas effective control.