Posts Tagged: weed seed
Some weeds ahead of rice this year
I went out on a few farm calls in the past week, and have noticed a trend. Due to the unusually wet weather this spring, some of the weeds are already producing seed out in the field! This occurs when the field was moist or wet in the spring, and was not tilled or sprayed prior to planting. If...
About weed seeds and their longevity (WSSA Press Release)
A repost and link today to a recent Weed Science Society of America press release entitled: "About Weed Seeds and Their Longevity" Click the link to go to the full article. Brad An excerpt from the press release and links to the free download: Did you know some...
Vigilant Seed Bank Reduction
From California Ag Today by Patrick Cavanaugh, Farm News Director :: Aug. 8, 2016 Vigilant Seed Bank Reduction: Whatever it takes, don't let weeds set seed. By Patrick Cavanaugh, Farm News Director For the past 15 years, Robert Norris, professor emeritus and vegetable crops weed...