Weed Control for Crops
Mississippi’s climate—heat, humidity, and abundant rains—creates near-perfect growing conditions for row crops such as rice, soybean, corn, and cotton; those conditions, however, allow pervasive weeds to take root as well. MSU Extension specialists help growers combat common Mississippi weeds such as Palmer amaranth, Italian ryegrass, barnyardgrass, and johnsongrass by sharing the latest data on pre- and postemergence herbicide programs, new technologies, crop injury, crop rotation, and herbicide-resistant weeds.
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An ongoing challenge in farming is finding a way to manage weeds without creating populations that are chemical-resistant.
The scale of modern farming requires the careful use of chemicals as part of the overall management plan to harvest good yields and make a profit. Although an array of government agencies regulate and oversee the use of these chemicals, farmers themselves are among the most cautious with their use.
