Weed Management

Autonomous herbicide sprayer introduced

Nine sensors on the sprayer detect, target and spot spray weeds on the orchard floor, which reduces material usage and drift during application. more »

Controlling bermudagrass in newly planted pecan orchards

Bermudagrass is a complex weed to manage, spreading by the production of rhizomes, and making growers limited to post-emergent herbicides for control. more »

Pesticide conference in Pecos County, Texas, set for Nov. 16

Five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units are available for private and non-commercial pesticide applicators. more »

$2M electric weed control study pursued by OSU

Costs and resistance to herbicides are rising, so researchers are now revisiting a method first patented in the late 1800s – electricity for weed control. more »

Soil retention adjuvant EFFICAX now approved for use in California

This adjuvant helps enhance a crop protection program's effectiveness. more »

Volunteers needed for research study on glyphosate and herbicide selection

A research survey out of University of California, Davis, is looking for participants to share what influences their weed and pest management decisions. more »

Longbow EC herbicide and harvest aid by Nufarm is launched

Nufarm's latest addition to a portfolio of herbicides helps control more than 60 broadleaf weeds for a cleaner crop harvest. more »

Nichino America’s pre-emergence herbicide OK’d for use in California

Providing long-lasting, pre-emergence control of weeds, pre-emergent suppression of stubborn grasses, and some post-emergent control, Craze is now available for grape and nut crops. more »