War Against Weeds

On our last episode of season 10, all three hosts have a discussion on the future of weed science with Dr. Larry Steckel (University of Tennessee) and Dr. Aaron Hager (University of Illinois). They reflect on the evolution of weed management, including the increase of specific weed species, and the challenges of herbicide resistance. Both emphasize the need for integrated approaches, including cover crops, precision technology, and cultural practices.

Joe Ikley and Sarah Lancaster discuss the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) and the Kansas Mesonet with directors Daryl Ritchison and Chip Redmond, respectively. NDAWN, with over 250 stations, provides high-resolution weather data, including soil moisture and temperature measurements. Kansas Mesonet, with 94 stations, focuses on real-time data for agricultural and emergency management purposes. Both networks emphasize the importance of accurate weather data for herbicide application, particularly wind speed, inversions, and delta T measurements. The conversation highlights the critical role of Mesonets in agriculture and emergency response.

Sarah and Alyssa sit down with dryland experts Jeanne Faulk Jones (Kansas State University) and Dr. Drew Lyon (Washington State University). They highlight the challenges of managing weeds in semi-arid regions, including key weeds like Palmer amaranth, Kochia, and perennial grasses. They also discuss various strategies for water conservation and weed management.   Smallgrains.wsu.edu Facebook page: K state sunflower district agronomy X: cropswithgenie

Dr. Jason Norsworthy from the University of Arkansas sits down with Alyssa and Sarah to discuss the United Soybean Board's weed management project. This project involves screening for resistance to our most used herbicides in our most problematic pigweed species.

This week Alyssa and Joe chat with Dr. Jason Bond (Mississippi State University) all about redvine! This week's episode is also a crossover episode with The Mississippi Crop situation Podcast, so check them out here! https://extension.msstate.edu/shows/mississippi-crop-situation