Common names: Palmer amaranth, Palmer pigweed, carelessweed, and dioecious amaranth. Latin name: Amaranthus palmeri. “Amaranthus” is derived from the Greek word “amarantus” meaning “everlasting flowers”. This is a reference to the showy bracts (modified floral leaves) of Amaranthus species that persist well after the plants have flowered and set seed. “palmeri” is a reference to…Read more about Weed Spotlight: Palmer Amaranth[Read More]
Weed Management
Indiana mint growers have a newly registered use for a familiar herbicide. Spartan®, already labeled for use in newly planted and dormant mint, can now be applied as a post-harvest application in Indiana with a new 24(c) Special Local Needs label (Figure 1). Here is what you need to know -An application can only be…Read more about New Spartan® 4F Herbicide Label for Mint Growers[Read More]
Common names: Dandelion, lions-tooth, blow-ball, cankerwort, Irish daisy, pee-a-bed, wet-a-bed Latin name: Taraxacum officinale Family: Asteraceae (Aster family, sunflower family) Life Cycle Dandelion is a perennial weed that reproduces by seed. Seeds germinate in spring and summer, and seedlings form a rosette (Figure 1). Dandelions begin flowering in their second year of growth, with concentrated…Read more about Weed Spotlight: Dandelion[Read More]
Background Sweet potato is a staple crop that provides nutritional benefits to humans globally, but weed interference (Figure 1) can reduce yields by 22 to 90%. Despite increased organic sweet potato production in the United States, growers face challenges with limited weed management options and often resort to cultivation and hand-weeding. Objectives and Methodology To…Read more about Findings From Two Years of Organic Sweet Potato Weed Management Research[Read More]
ON-SITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE (Lunch not guaranteed with on-site registration) The 7th Annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day is heading to Meigs Horticulture Research Farm in Lafayette, IN, in 2024! This amazing event consistently draws more than 150 farmers from around the Midwest to hear from experts, meet with company representatives, network with other farmers,…Read more about 2024 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day[Read More]
Weeds can quickly take over vegetable farms, reducing yield and interfering with harvest. Effective weed management is vital for keeping farms efficient and productive. Because every farm is unique, there is no universal weed management solution. Prior to implementing a weed control strategy, you should properly identify the problematic weeds on your farm and establish…Read more about Weed Management Strategies for Vegetable Farms[Read More]
Common Names Purple deadnettle, red deadnettle. Latin name Lamium purpureum. “Lamium” is derived from the Latin for “throat,” referencing the flower tube’s elongated shape. “purpureum”, also derived from the Latin, means “purple”. Family Lamiaceae – “the mint family”. Life cycle In Indiana, purple deadnettle is a winter annual. Plants emerge as small seedlings in the…Read more about Weed Spotlight: Purple Deadnettle[Read More]
Common names: Henbit, henbit dead nettle, henbit nettle, blind nettle, bee nettle, and giraffe head. Latin name: Lamium amplexicaule. “Lamium” is derived from the Latin for “throat,” referencing the flower tube’s elongated shape. “amplexicaule”, also derived from the Latin, means “embracing the stem,” describing the upper leaves of henbit that encircle the stem. Family: Lamiaceae…Read more about Weed Spotlight: Henbit[Read More]
September 25th began cloudy and gray, with a hint of autumn in the air and the bustle of field day preparation on Ohio State’s Wooster campus. The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day, an annual event by The Land Connection, partnered with Ohio State this year to bring mechanical weed control demonstrations to northeast Ohio….Read more about See Weeds Perish Up Close and In Person at the Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day![Read More]
Command® 3ME herbicide recently received a 24C Special Local Need label for use in banana peppers in the state of Indiana (Figure 1). Prior to this registration, Command® 3ME could be applied in the production of other types of bell and non-bell peppers, but not banana peppers. Field research results by the Horticulture Crops Weed…Read more about Command 3ME Now Registered for Use in Banana Peppers in Indiana[Read More]