herbicide resistance

Corteva Agriscience is out Tolvera, an herbicide with a new mode of action to control broadleaf and grass weeds in spring and winter wheat, durum and barley.  Eric Scherder with Corteva said Tolvera can help growers address the ongoing problem of resistant weeds.   “...

As herbicide resistant weeds begin to plague wheat growers, WSU has a tool that can help in fighting weeds while maintaining effectiveness of the treatments.   WSU Researcher Drew Lyon said the key to stopping the creation of herbicide resistant weeds is variety, including using different mechanisms of action, and that’s why the school has created an online tool to help growers.   “...

Herbicide-resistant weeds can be challenging for growers and taking a proactive approach to fighting them is the best method to fighting them.   WSU Extension Weed Scientist Drew Lyon said a farmer needs to do more than just change the brand of herbicide, as that could have the same active ingredient.  ...