Giant Ragweed May 6, 2020 - From Issue: 673 By: Jeanine Arana and Stephen Meyers Read More Scientific name: Ambrosia trifida Giant ragweed is a weed member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae) and native to the United States. It is extremely competitive and difficult to control in[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Weed Management
Canada thistle April 22, 2020 - From Issue: 672 By: Stephen Meyers Read More Spring is here and with it comes the emergence of weeds- especially problematic perennials like Canada thistle (Figure 1). Below is some information about Canada thistle and methods to manage[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Weed Management
A Look at the New Closed Transfer System for Paraquat-Containing Herbicides March 16, 2020 - From Issue: 669 By: Stephen Meyers Read More In the October 2019 issue of the Vegetable Crops Hotline, I referenced the new regulatory changes to herbicides containing the active ingredient paraquat. One of the new requirements is for[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Weed Management
Weed Science Updates October 21, 2019 - From Issue: 667 By: Stephen Meyers Read More As the production season winds down there are two weed-related news items that producers should be aware of: New Requirements for Users of Paraquat Herbicide. Paraquat dichloride is the active[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Weed Management
