Five major soil insects can be found in corn fields: seed corn maggot ... planted on heavier soils following soybeans with heavy infestation of volunteer corn or weeds. - Before planting when soil ...

Since then, this pigweed has made a name for itself as one of the most competitive weeds in corn, soybean and cotton fields across the country. Knowing how devastating Palmer amaranth can be ...

Ask corn growers what their No. 1 weed problem ... The amount of consternation these and other weeds cause in fields across farm country is evident in the amount of money growers spend to address ...

Some CRP fields were established hurriedly at minimal cost and effort ... corn might be the better option because there are more options to control broadleaf weeds in corn than in soybeans. Beans ...

New research reveals that insecticides meant to protect crops may actually help weeds survive. Scientists found that ...

Warm weather means it's time to burndown fields. For best herbicide performance, consider temperature, weed size, spray ...

"Oftentimes, corn and soybean fields are so big that growers are inclined ... Rowen et al, Insecticides may facilitate the escape of weeds from biological control, PeerJ (2025).

A consistent, well-planned approach to weed control can minimize competition now and improve harvest efficiency later.

So, having multiple strategies to help manage weeds is really important ... especially those with large acreage systems. "Oftentimes corn and soybean fields are so big that growers are inclined ...