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Arkansas Row Crops · Jul 14, 2023
As farmers grapple with moderate stink bug pressure, the urgency for effective control methods is rising. Recent discussions highlight the uncertainty surrounding the Section 18 exemption for Indigo, which could provide a crucial solution...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 30, 2023
As farmers grapple with weed control, the question of pigweed resistance looms large. Recent discussions highlight the ongoing struggle with pigweed, barnyard grass, and goosegrass in Arkansas, particularly in northeast regions where environmental conditions...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 26, 2023
What if a new sprayer could change how farmers tackle weeds? The John Deere See and Spray Ultimate is designed to do just that, featuring a dual tank and boom system that allows for...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 8, 2023
What if the early season challenges for cotton could reshape your management decisions? This episode dives into the pressing issues facing Arkansas cotton farmers, particularly the significant thrips infestations affecting younger plants. With cotton...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 1, 2023
What if the herbicides meant to control weeds are actually harming your crops? This episode dives into the challenges Arkansas farmers are facing with ALS herbicide injuries, particularly in rice and soybeans. The discussion...
Arkansas Row Crops · May 2, 2023
As farmers gear up for the cotton planting season, the pressure is mounting to effectively manage late-season weed control. The discussion highlights the ongoing challenges with herbicide resistance, particularly with ryegrass and pigweed, which...
Arkansas Row Crops · Mar 23, 2023
What if the weather conditions you ignore could lead to unintended consequences in your fields? In the latest episode, experts discuss the critical role temperature inversions play in pesticide applications, particularly in Arkansas. They...
Arkansas Row Crops · Mar 13, 2023
As farmers gear up for the planting season, a significant shortage of sharpen herbicide is raising concerns about effective burndown strategies. The discussion highlights the reliance on sharpen for controlling troublesome broadleaf weeds and...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jul 13, 2022
As farmers face increasing challenges with late-season weed control, the discussion highlights critical strategies that could change the game. With dry conditions impacting crop health and herbicide effectiveness, producers are struggling to manage pigweed...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 29, 2022
As the growing season progresses, Arkansas farmers are grappling with late-season weed control challenges that could significantly impact yields. This episode discusses effective salvage treatments for managing barnyard grass and other weeds in rice,...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 24, 2022
As Arkansas farmers grapple with persistent weed issues, new strategies are emerging to tackle resistance challenges. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of Zidua applied via fertilizer for pigweed control, which has shown promise in...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 2, 2022
What if the weeds you thought were under control are actually making a comeback? In this episode, experts discuss the latest weed control challenges facing Arkansas farmers, particularly in Jackson County, where weather conditions...