Ep 24: Weed Wars- Winning the Battle Early for Maximum Yield
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We tackle the critical battle against early-season weeds and their impact on maximizing yield, emphasizing the importance of weed management. This episode features Brent Wiersma, BASF Business Representative, as we discuss winter annuals and other early-season weeds, sharing effective strategies for control in no-till and minimum-tillage systems. Learn how the right tactics, tools, and timing can keep fields clean and crops thriving.
• Identifying the most challenging early-season weeds
• Discussing the importance of weed management in no-till and minimum-till systems
• Exploring effective control tactics for winter annuals and other problem weeds
• Understanding the role of timing in successful weed suppression
• Addressing herbicide resistance and integrated weed management
• Encouragement for proactive weed control to protect max yield potential
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Spilling the Beans (00:00:00)
2. Early Season Weed Challenges (00:02:38)
3. Evolution of Tillage Systems (00:07:52)
4. Guest Intro: Brent Wiersma (00:17:45)
5. Winter Annuals and Yield Impact (00:23:33)
6. Fall vs Spring Burndown Strategies (00:32:20)
7. Cover Crops and Weed Management (00:41:45)
8. Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts (00:50:15)
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