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What is Operation Weed Eradication?

Operation Weed Eradication aims to drive mindshift toward pigweed eradication goal incorporating holistic practices for longevity and sustainability of your farming operation.

 

One pigweed is one too many

Herbicide-resistant pigweed, specifically Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, are a major economic issue for U.S. farmers. These weed species can grow rapidly, producing large amounts of seeds, allowing them to compete with row crops for nutrients, moisture, and sunlight. This gives them the potential to cause yield loss and devalue farms — ultimately threatening the legacy of an operation.

 

   

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Farmer Journey Fields

See how farmers are changing their approach

We've partnered with some of our corn, soy, cotton, and rice farmers in the south and midwest to share their experience as they address resistant pigweed on-farm. Learn how their practices are evolving and the challenges they are overcoming in their fight against resistant pigweed.

 

We're changing the landscape of weed eradication

Automatic Boom Height Systems for Ensured Consistency

Consistent boom height is important to combating weed resistance for three reasons: to reduce uneven spray dispersion if the boom is too low, to reduce spray droplet drift if the boom is too high and to reduce damage to the boom or crop if the boom is on uneven terrain.

Avoid downtime during spraying season with a good sprayer inspection

During a busy spraying season, the sprayer you use is just as important as the product you apply. But even more important than either factor is an operator keeping an eye on it all.

Post-harvest — A Time to Reflect and Plan
 

Build your weed management plan with a yearlong focus.

Develop Your Herbicide Management Plan for Next Year Now

Three questions to ask yourself from the current growing season.

How new boom priming technology can save you money and benefit your overall weed control

A comprehensive weed control plan takes a lot of planning and effort to successfully put in practice, and finding efficiencies can be crucial to your plan’s success.

Fortunately, efficiencies often have the added benefit of saving you money. New boom priming technologies fit into this category. They save you time and reduce product waste, which can also benefit grasses and wildlife around your fields.

Let’s take a look.

How Precision Application can lead to better weed control

When it comes to keeping fields clean all season long, it’s important to note that one weed is one too many. Enter Operation Weed Eradication. The mission of this industry initiative is to educate growers and industry leaders on why the last weed standing is the strongest, most capable and the most genetically resistant weed on the farm, and ultimately, to provide a solution that secures the future state of farming.

Protect your yields and get better weed control through proper cleanout

Your weed control plan likely includes a variety of different chemical types for a variety of crops. While you’re accounting for those demands, it’s important to consider that proper cleanout of your system could help protect your yield and minimize the chance of a disastrous mistake.

Here’s why proper cleanout is important and how new technologies can help you achieve it.

Direct Injection Offers Time Savings and Flexibility
 

“This content was edited from the original article written by Robin Siktberg which appeared in the June 2018 issue of PrecisionAg Professional magazine”

Pigweed Eradication 101

    

A series to help gain a deeper understanding of the most challenging weeds.