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  • Scout Pastures and Hayfields in Fall for Weeds

    A picture of multiple green weeds with spikes sprouting out of the ground

    By Bob Stougaard, University of Georgia Professor and Extension Weed Specialist Justin Burt, University of Georgia Assistant Professor and Forage Extension Specialist As temperatures cool this fall, take the opportunity to assess weed problems that emerged in your pastures or hayfields during the growing season. Why scouting matters Surveying weeds and mapping each field creates…

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  • Reasons your herbicide doesn’t work

    A dandelion full of white fluff.

    Weeds are the number one pest for agricultural production. The development of the herbicide 2,4-D in the 1940s simultaneously reduced the need for physical labor and increased crop yields. Fast-forward to today, and 2,4-D is still a staple for controlling broadleaf weeds, but many other herbicides are available for agricultural and home lawn and landscape…

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  • Winter Weed Identification and Control

    ryegrass in lawn

    Identification is the first step in controlling unwanted plants in cultivated spaces. We can narrow the options down with some simple classifications: season (summer or winter) and type (broadleaf or grass/grass-like). Let’s look at some of the common winter weeds out there now.

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  • Three Practices for a Weed-free Summer Lawn

    Weeds growing up in a mulch bed.

    Spring green-up is right around the corner. Following these practices will help maximize turfgrass and minimize weeds. There are three primary methods of weed control: cultural, mechanical, and chemical. To manage weeds consistently, we need to use all three.

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