How Farmers Can Reduce Resistant Weed Risks in Fields

1. How Farmers Can How Farmers Can Reduce Resistant Weed Reduce Resistant Weed Risks in Fields Risks in Fields CHANGE UP YOUR FARM PRACTICES 01 Do something different every year to throw weeds off their game. Weeds are smart but they thrive on routine so change it up and mess them up. Alter herbicide application timings or include an application timing you haven’t before. 02 ROTATE CROPS Plant different crops and change up growing habits and competition levels in your fields. ROTATE HERBICIDE MIXTURES 03 Use different modes of action and products with multiple modes of action. Rotate your tank mixes and change application timing. SCOUT FOR SURVIVORS 04 After spraying get out in the field and see if you can find patches or individuals that were not controlled – testing for resistance to most modes of action is available in Canada. Finding and managing those patches/fields early can save money and time in the long run. KEEP RECORDS 05 Knowledge is power. Keep track of what you’ve done in the past and keep it easily accessible for planning next year. DON’T WAIT TO START Want to find out more about your weed control options as part of a sound resistance management plan? +1-800-868-5444 https://nufarm.com/ca/