Preharvest Herbicide Treatments
By: Mark Loux Information on preharvest herbicide treatments for field corn and soybeans can be found in the “Weed Control Guide for Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois”, at the end of these crop sections (pages 72 and 143 of the 2020…
It’s in the Science: Court Allows Enlist Duo Registration but Requires Closer Look at Monarch Butterflies
By: Peggy Kirk Hall In a decision that turns largely on scientific methodology and reliable data, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday allowed continued registration of the Enlist Duo herbicide developed by Dow AgroScience (Corteva). Unlike last month’s decision…
Mid-Season Weed Management in Soybeans – Hot, Dry Edition
By: Mark Loux A few weed-related observations while we try to stay cool and hope for a day of rain or at least popup thunderstorms.
Looking for soybean fields with late season waterhemp
By: Mark Loux OSU weed scientists and ag engineers are looking for soybean fields that have populations of waterhemp or Palmer amaranth surviving into July and August (after all control with herbicides has been attempted). We have a project involving…
Ohio Department of Agriculture: dicamba use in Ohio ends June 30, 2020
By: Peggy Hall The dicamba roller coaster ride continues today, with a statement issued by the Ohio Department of Agriculture clarifying that the use of XtendiMax, Engenia, and FeXapan dicamba-based products in Ohio will end as of June 30, 2020. …
