Weed Management Tactics Need Adjusting After Early Planting, Dry April
MU Extension weed specialist Dr Kevin Bradley delivers a presentation during the 2019 Pest Management Field Day, which took place at the Bradford Research Center east of Columbia. (Photo by Kyle Hill, Alpha Ag Network)

While corn planting weeks ahead of schedule could make for a promising crop, it also makes possible the early emergence of weed threats.  Coupled with a dry April, and weed management practices may need to be adjusted for the rest of the spring.  University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Dr Kevin Bradley…

Corn growers are also having to deal with increasing resistance from waterhemp.  Bradley suggests looking into alternate products and even methods to take care of problematic weeds.

University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Dr Kevin Bradley.