Fall Burndown Helps Control Pigweed

摘要

Having an effective fall burn-down herbicide has always been important for cotton producers. For 2010, it will be even more crucial. First, after record-breaking rainfall in many parts of the Belt in September and October, the potential for outbreaksof numerous weed species has increased dramatically. Specifically, producers are bracing for the spread of more resistant pigweed. Second, the additional moisture may cause nitrification and leaching of important soil nutrients. For both of these reasons, an effective burndown is critically important if the 2010 crop season is to begin with clean fields.