Weed Control – Science or Art?
By Tammy Jones
There
is no doubt that weeds result in yield losses. As a science, like physics or
chemistry, there should be an easy way to...
Does Tillage Affect Weed Management?
By Jeanette Gaultier
Whether it’s moisture conservation, soil erosion, new equipment or the carbon tax, discussing tillage practices is of renewed interest. Regardless of the...
Defining “Adequate Rainfall” for Herbicide
By Tammy Jones
Herbicide carryover is a potential risk every year, which is why a majority of herbicides labels have recropping recommendations. Those crop rotation...
Battling the Kochia Bonanza
By Tammy Jones
A number of circumstances contributed to this year’s kochia bonanza. Environment, soil salinity, kochia’s competitive ability and herbicide resistance all played a...
Weed Control Ahead of the Combine
By Tammy Jones
It happens every year for different reasons. Weed patches appear in fields late in the season, when crop staging means there are...
The Right Row Spacing for Weed Management
Jeannette Gaultier
It’s said that you shouldn’t discuss religion or politics
with your neighbours. Drainage either. My own take, based on experience and
social media, is that...
Fall-Applied Spring Weed Control: Why Optimize Pre-Seed Herbicide in the Fall?
By Tammy Jones
Shifting weed patterns, weather patterns and herbicide resistance have added to the complex issue of weed control. Utilizing different tank mix partners...
Crop Rotation for Weed Control
By Tammy Jones
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing
unless it means effort, pain, difficulty…”
—Theodore Roosevelt
While he wasn’t referring to crop...
Don’t Underestimate Competition
Tammy Jones B.Sc., P.Ag
Every winter, time is spent devising crop plans based on crop rotations, markets, and in some cases, specifically to deal with...
