Choose the Right Mix for Spring Burndown

Judging by the phone calls he’s receiving, Tom Barber, Extension weed scientist with the University of Arkansas, says that burndown applications are first on the growers’ priority lists.

Wet and wintry weather has delayed most burndown applications. And the arrival of warmer weather has many growers to get in the fields. But, suggests Barber, growers should decide which crops will be planted before making burndown applications to make sure the herbicide replant intervals will match up with the intended crop.

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Barber notes that there are two keys to success with any burndown program – first, know what weeds are in the field, and second, wait at least 14 days after application to be certain the weeds are dead prior to planting. These tips should help lessen weed and insect issues later in the season.

Barber’s burndown recommendations for cotton and grain crops – plus additional information – can be found online.

 

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