Resistance Prevention
Horseweed confirmed resistant to glyphosate in Michigan field crops
This past winter two horseweed samples suspected of being resistant to glyphosate were screened and were confirmed resistant to glyphosate. These samples were collected from a no-till soybean field and a stale seed-bed sugarbeet field in Ionia and Gratiot counties. These are the first reports of confirmed glyphosate-resistant horseweed in Michigan field crops.
April 14, 2011
Glyphosate-resistant and some glyphosate- and ALS-resistant horseweed found in Michigan fields: Early management is important
In 2010 two horseweed samples suspected of being resistant to glyphosate were collected from a no-till soybean field and a stale seed-bed sugarbeet field in Ionia and Gratiot counties were confirmed resistant to glyphosate. In 2011 six additional horseweed samples from Lapeer, Clinton, and Washtenaw counties were confirmed resistant to glyphosate and some of these samples are multiple resistant to glyphosate and ALS-inhibitors (FirstRate and Classic), which makes this weed extremely difficult to control in soybean.
April 12, 2012
Postemergence herbicide applications in corn- Residual option
Studies conducted at Michigan State showed the highest yields and greatest weed control were observed where a residual herbicide was applied preemergence and followed by either glyphosate or glufosinate postemergence.
June 3, 2010
Free screening for glyphosate-resistant weeds in Michigan
Confirming herbicide-resistant weed populations is the first step of any resistance management program. Verification will provide producers with the knowledge to implement the best possible management strategies, with the ultimate goal of preventing or limiting the spread of herbicideresistant weeds.
September 23, 2010
Scouting Michigan fields for Palmer amaranth
Scouting will be key to stopping the spread of glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth in Michigan.
It has been almost three years (fall 2010) since Palmer amaranth resistant to glyphosate (Roundup) and ALS-inhibiting herbicides was first reported in Michigan. Initially, populations of this weed appeared to be localized to parts of St. Joseph and Kalamazoo counties. However, last summer more populations of Palmer amaranth were confirmed in nine Michigan counties: St. Joseph, Kalamazoo, Cass, Barry, Ionia, Clinton, Shiawassee, Gratiot, and Livingston. This weed is not native to Michigan and with resistance to glyphosate and other effective herbicides this weed is undoubtedly the toughest that Michigan growers have ever faced. In fact, in many Southern states where this weed is a problem it has been reported that the average increased cost to manage this weed ranges from $30 to $50 more per acre.
May 30, 2013
Consider the addition of a resicual herbicide with burndown treatments in no-till soybean
Reduced glyphosate costs make it tempting to rely only on glyphosate for weed control in no-till Roundup Ready soybean. However, the addition of a residual herbicide with burndown herbicide applications can provide many benefits.
April 29, 2010
Postemergence herbicide application in corn- It's all about timing
The development of stacked trait technology and the increased interest in herbicide tolerant corn has led to an increase in postemergence herbicide applications for weed control. Postemergence programs without a residual herbicide applied at planting have their place, and can provide excellent season long weed control. However, important considerations that should be made include timing, herbicide resistance, and management strategies.
June 4, 2010
Flexstar GT: A new herbicide for postemergence use in Roundup Ready soybean
Specific weeds this premixture may help with control are pigweeds, eastern black nightshade, and common and giant ragweed. Additionally, using the two different herbicide modes of action found in Flexstar GT may also reduce the risk of the development of herbicide-resistant weeds.
May 7, 2009
Soil-applied residual herbicide benefits in soybeans
The use of postemergence (POST) glyphosate in Roundup Ready soybeans has been the primary weed control program used by many Michigan soybean growers. While this system has seemed to simplify weed management, relying on total postemergence herbicide programs can be difficult to manage if not properly implemented.
April 26, 2007
