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Weed Management a Challenge in Bootheel Rice Fields

Weed Management a Challenge in Bootheel Rice Fields


An extension specialist with the University of Missouri says weed management could be a problem for a few rice fields this year.

Justin Chlapecka tells Brownfield pre-emergence herbicides weren’t activated due to a lack of rain and farmers are trying to control grassy weeds with a post-emergence herbicide. When it gets above 90 degrees, he says post-emergence herbicides won’t perform well.

“Once the grass gets any size to it at all, it’s hard to get 100% control with conventional herbicides that we’ve got for conventional rice varieties.”





Source: brownfieldagnews.com

Photo Credit: istock-DigitalSoul

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