Major Weed Developing More Resistance

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…month got an update on weed management from Cooperative Extension Specialist Mick Canevari, who said that major weed pests like hairy fleabane are starting to develop resistance to more products….

Weed Resistance Numbers Increasing

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…before and most growers know from experience in the field, weeds are developing pesticide resistance at an alarming rate. Cooperative Extension Specialist Mick Canevari says the numbers speak for themselves….

Methods of Composting

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Craig Cogger of Washington State University Extension explains the primary methods to prepare compost materials for backyard gardens and larger farms. Methods of Composting…

Weed Resistance Developing Faster than Research

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…recommending that farmers concentrate on rotating products to keep weeds from developing resistance. Cooperative Extension Specialist Mick Canevari says resistance development is happening faster than research can keep up with….

USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs

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…today that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss…