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• ▸Fertilizer prices are volatile, impacting rice production decisions.
• ▸Phosphorus rates can potentially be reduced based on soil pH and nutrient availability.
• ▸Potassium management is crucial, especially for furrow irrigated rice due to disease pressures.
• ▸Zinc is essential and should not be cut back, as deficiencies are costly to correct.

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• ▸Introduction of Full Page and MaxACE rice herbicides with specific label requirements.
• ▸Importance of early planting to enhance residual herbicide effectiveness.
• ▸Comparison of new traits with established Clearfield options for weed management.
• ▸Challenges of managing diverse weed species and the need for strategic herbicide use.

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• ▸Early corn planting is underway in Arkansas, but weather fluctuations pose risks.
• ▸Soil temperature drops could delay corn emergence, impacting yield potential.
• ▸Rising input costs make it crucial to avoid replanting due to poor conditions.
• ▸Glyphosate-resistant ryegrass is becoming a major weed concern for corn growers.

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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.