- Author: Steve Orloff
Many growers have good intentions when it comes to controlling weeds in seedling alfalfa but often fields end up being treated beyond the optimum window. Proper application timing is critical for successful weed control in seedling alfalfa. Not only do weeds reduce the nutritional quality of the alfalfa and reduce alfalfa vigor, but weeds in seedling alfalfa can affect stand density potentially resulting in reduced alfalfa yield over the life of the stand. When herbicides are applied late, weed control can be improved somewhat by increasing the herbicide rate, but that is costly and often increases the potential for alfalfa injury.
In order to get the “most bang for your buck”, treat seedling alfalfa...
- Author: Gale Perez
Plant Health and Field Testing Assistant Research Scientist
Job Code: MBI 158
Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) is a global provider of natural products serving the ever expanding agricultural and water markets. Venture backed and headquartered in Davis, California, the company focuses on discovering, developing, and marketing natural pest...
/h1>- Author: Douglas J Munier
If glyphosate is no longer effective at controlling perennial johnsongrass, but there is a low cost herbicide which is just as effective on johnsongrass with the same proven safety record, but is only going to be effective for a few years, would you use it? How would you use it?
In Argentina as of 2005, johnsongrass has developed resistance to glyphosate. In several southern U.S. states as of 2007 glyphosate is no longer effective on some johnsongrass.
In California, as of 2012, glyphosate is still effective at controlling perennial johnsongrass. “Glyphosate” is that “low cost...
- Author: Gale Perez
The Tuolumne County Agricultural Commissioner and UC Cooperative Extension are offering a FREE WORKSHOP on rangeland weed control and pesticide regs.
Rangeland Weed Control & Pesticide Regulations Workshop
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 • 8:30 AM-12 noon
Tuolumne County Emergency Operations Center • 18440 Striker Court, Sonora, CA
It's free... there's no fee PLUS earn 3.5 DPR credit.
For more information call the Tuolumne County Agricultural...
- Author: Gale Perez
Want to learn more about weeds? Attend the...
Salinas Valley Weed School 2012
Tuesday, 11/13/2012 • 8 AM-12 noon
Agricultural Center Conference Room • 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA
It's free... there's no fee.
For more information call Richard Smith (831) 759-7357.
CLICK HERE for the agenda.