Crop Protection EPA Says Triazines Still Safe to Use for Weed Control
After years of research and public comments from the agriculture community, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler declared triazines safe for continued use in controlling resilient weeds, according to the Corn Growers Association.
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Podcast Digging Into the Rhizosphere with Jill Clapperton
In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, No-Till Farmer Editor Frank Lessiter talks with soil health specialist and rhizosphere ecologist Jill Clapperton about the importance of no-till in building healthy soil structure.
Seeding & Planting USDA Reports Over Half of U.S. Corn Mature
According to the latest USDA Crop Progress report, 59% of corn was reported mature as of the week ended Sept. 20, 2020. This is more than double the 26% reported mature in the same week last year and the 5 year average of 49%.
Deadline Approaching Grower Nominations Sought for Responsible Nutrient Practitioners Award
No-Till Farmer and AgroLiquid are currently seeking nominations of no-tillers and strip-tillers for the 13th class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners. Three growers will be awarded and recognized during the 29th annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 12-15, 2021.
From the Desk of John Dobberstein Could ‘Sociology’ Bring Local Answers to Weed Problems?
It might not seem “sociology” — the study of groups of people — would have anything to do with fighting herbicide resistance. But Katie Dentzman has a different idea.
