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University of Illinois Weed Science Field Research Tours

  • May 12, 2014
  • Aaron Hager

We invite you to attend the 2014 University of Illinois Weed Science Field Day on Wednesday, June 25th at the University of Illinois Crop Sciences Research and Education Center, located immediately south of the main campus.  Coffee and refreshments will be available under the shade trees near the Seed House beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Similar to past years, we will car pool to the fields where participants can join in a guided (but informal) tour format. …

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Considerations for fungicide management of Fusarium head blight of wheat

  • May 9, 2014
  • Aaron Hager

Wheat plants are now beginning to head out and flower in parts of southern Illinois. During this critical time of wheat development, wheat becomes susceptible to infection by Fusarium graminearum, the causal agent of Fusarium head blight (FHB; also known as scab) (Fig. 1). This disease can cause reduced grain yield, test weight, and quality. In addition, the fungus can produce toxins that will contaminate grain such as deoxynivalenol (DON; also known as vomitoxin).…

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Palmer amaranth management recommendations

  • May 5, 2014
  • Aaron Hager

A few weeks ago we published recommendations for the management of Palmer amaranth in Illinois agronomic crops.  Those recommendations are now available in a file format that can be downloaded and printed.  Please don’t hesitate contact me if you have any questions or problems with the file.
Palmer Amaranth 2014 HI

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Visualizing the growth rate of Palmer amaranth

  • April 28, 2014
  • Aaron Hager

Recently, the weed science program at the University of Illinois published recommendations for the management of Palmer amaranth in Illinois agronomic crops.  One particular recommendation emphasizes the need for timely application of foliar-applied herbicides; in particular, foliar-applied herbicides must be applied before Palmer amaranth plants are taller than four inches.  Most weed management practitioners are very familiar with the growth rates of waterhemp and many other weed species, but perhaps are less familiar with the growth rate of Palmer amaranth.…

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Terminating cover crops

  • April 16, 2014
  • Aaron Hager

The number of acres in Illinois seeded with various cover crops has increased during the past few seasons.  Those cover crops that do not winter kill are usually controlled the following spring with herbicides.  Dr. Bob Hartzler, extension weed scientist at Iowa State University, recently published an excellent article in which he describes several factors that can impact the performance of spring-applied herbicides used to terminate cover crops.  We sincerely appreciate Dr. Hartzler’s willingness to allow us to reproduce his article which follows.…

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Management of Palmer amaranth in Illinois

  • March 27, 2014
  • Aaron Hager

Palmer amaranth is a weed species that must be thoughtfully and carefully managed; simply attempting to control Palmer amaranth often leads to ineffective herbicide applications, substantial crop yield loss, and increasing weed infestations.  Ignored or otherwise not effectively managed, Palmer amaranth can reduce corn and soybean yield to near zero.  The threat of Palmer amaranth during the 2014 growing season is very real across a large portion of Illinois.
In January 2014, the weed science program at the University of Illinois developed recommendations for management of Palmer amaranth in agronomic crops. …

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Rescheduled Meetings of the 2014 University of Illinois Corn & Soybean Classic

  • January 7, 2014
  • Aaron Hager

Nature reminded us earlier this week that even though we select meeting dates well in advance, the weather often determines whether or not we can actually hold the meeting.  Our long streak of good fortune came to an end this week as the adverse weather and road conditions forced us to reschedule two Classic meetings.  The Classic meeting at the Urbana I Hotel and Conference Center originally scheduled for January 6 has been rescheduled for January 28. …

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The 2014 University of Illinois Corn & Soybean Classic

  • December 23, 2013
  • Aaron Hager

The 2014 University of Illinois Corn & Soybean Classic begins in two weeks!  Even though the pre-registration deadline has passed you still can register to attend by visiting the on-line registration site (http://www.cropsciconferences.com/Corn_Soybean/Registration/), or you may simply register on-site at the venue you attend.  The 2014 Classic will feature nine presentations made by speakers from the Illinois State Water Survey, USDA/ARS, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics,…

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2014 Illinois Crop Management Conferences Registration Now Open

  • December 4, 2013
  • Aaron Hager

The latest research information on crop production and management issues will be discussed at four University of Illinois Crop Management Conferences this winter. These two-day conferences are designed to address a wide array of topics pertinent to crop production, pest management, and natural resource issues and provide a forum for discussion and interaction between participants and university researchers.
Certified Crop Advisers can earn up to 13 hours of CEU credit. Advance registration, no later than one week before each conference,…

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The Agenda for the 2014 University of Illinois Corn & Soybean Classics

  • November 22, 2013
  • Aaron Hager

With the 2013 harvest mostly completed, I would like to take this opportunity to announce the agenda for the 2014 University of Illinois Corn & Soybean Classics.  We look forward to welcoming back many who have attended one or more of our previous meetings and extend a warm welcome to those who will attend for the first time.  The program will feature nine presentations that emphasize crop production, pest management, economics, and the interactions among them. …

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