Farmers and agronomists will unlock the latest advancements in research and trends at the Top Crop Summit, along with insights to deepen their expertise and prepare for a successful 2024 growing season. Discover a unique and diverse program that will help you gain...
Why doesn’t glyphosate work well on field horsetail? Field horsetail has a hard, waxy cuticle stem with high silica content that makes it hard for glyphosate to penetrate into the plant. On average, 90% of their biomass is below ground and present as underground...
What makes foxtail barley hard to kill? With hairy and extremely narrow leaves, it’s difficult to get good herbicide coverage on foxtail barley. As it’s a perennial, the dead leaves from the past season cover the growing shoots in spring, reducing contact...
Why doesn’t glyphosate alone work well on Kochia? Kochia is a plant that has become well adapted to varying conditions and evolves quickly to ensure survival. Here are a few ways that kochia evades being killed by glyphosate: Hairy leaves – Kochia has fine...
Clark Brenzil, Provincial Weed Control Specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture will give a presentation on weed herbicide resistance in Saskatchewan and actionable steps to take in 2023 and beyond.
