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War Against Weeds

S11 E9 - Glufosinate Resistance in Waterhemp: What We Know (and What Comes Next)

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In this episode of War Against Weeds, hosts Alyssa and Sarah sit down with Dr. Karla Gage (Southern Illinois University Carbondale) and Dr. Pat Tranel (University of Illinois) to discuss emerging glufosinate resistance in waterhemp and what it means for growers moving forward.
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S11 E8 - Drones Update

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In this episode of War Against Weeds, Joe Ikley and Alyssa Essman talk with spray technology experts Dr. Tom Wolf and Dr. Jason Deveau about how rapidly spray drones have evolved and why they're challenging to use effectively. They discuss issues like swath variability, droplet behavior, and operator exposure, while also highlighting situations where drones offer clear logistical advantages. The result is a candid, practical look at both the promise and limitations of agricultural spray drones today.
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S11 E7 - Teasel Control with Dr. Reid Smeda

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In this episode of War Against Weeds, Sarah and Alyssa sit down with Dr. Reid Smeda of the University of Missouri to dig into the biology, history, and management of invasive teasels. From their origins to their modern spread along roadsides, teasels prove to be more troublesome than their quirky seed heads suggest. Dr. Smeda breaks down why they're so difficult to control and shares long‑term strategies for effective management in rights‑of‑way and beyond. Whether you've seen teasel creeping into your county or just want to stay ahead of emerging noxious weeds, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Episode Transcript: https://app.box.com/s/w2w7h1wkim1f9w0hvjt0wr0y'…'
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S11 E6 - Crabgrass

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In this episode, Joe and Alyssa talk crabgrass with Purdue's Dr. Aaron Patton and PhD candidate Vera Vuković, covering why smooth crabgrass dominates lawns, how mowing height and fertility can dramatically reduce infestations, and what new research reveals about seed dormancy, germination cues, and emergence timing. They break down practical pre‑ and post‑emergence control strategies—including phenology-based timing and herbicide options—while also touching on emerging issues like quinclorac resistance. https://edustore.purdue.edu/turf-100.html https://turf.purdue.edu/turfgrass-weeds/ Aaron Patton on X: @PurdueTurfDoc
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S11 E5 - Annual Ryegrass

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Annual ryegrass is rapidly becoming one of the toughest weeds in U.S. row‑crop agriculture. In this episode, Alyssa Essman (Ohio State) and Joe Ikley (NDSU) talk with Tom Barber (University of Arkansas), Charlie Cahoon (NC State), and Larry Steckel (University of Tennessee) about how this weed is spreading, shifting its emergence timing, and developing resistance to multiple herbicide groups. The guests discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current control options, the importance of fall residuals, and how tactics like tillage, cover crops, and harvest weed‑seed control fit into an integrated approach. They also share ongoing research aimed at better understanding ryegrass biology and i'…'

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S11 E4 - Cheatgrass

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In this episode of War Against Weeds, Sarah and Joe sit down with Dr. Jane Mangold of Montana State University to unpack the ecology, spread, and management of cheatgrass and other invasive grasses. Jane explains why species like cheatgrass and ventenata are thriving in the Western U.S., how fire and climate patterns influence their behavior, and what tools land managers can use to stay ahead of infestations. The conversation covers biology, prevention, grazing, herbicide strategies, and new resources available to support rangeland health. https://www.invasivegrasses.com/
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S11 E3 - WEST (Weed Emergence Scouting Tool)

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In this episode of War Against Weeds, hosts Alyssa Essman and Joe Ikley sit down with Melissa Widhalm, Associate Director and Regional Climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC). Melissa introduces WEST — the Weed Emergence Scouting Tool — an experimental, temperature‑based system designed to predict first and peak emergence of key weeds like giant ragweed and waterhemp across the Midwest.
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S11 E2 - Toxicology 101

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In this episode Alyssa Essman and Sarah Lancaster sit down with Washington State University toxicologist Dr. Allan Felsot for a crash course in Toxicology 101. Dr. Felsot breaks down how the EPA evaluates pesticide safety, explains the difference between hazard and risk, and clarifies common misconceptions about chemical exposure, tolerance, and persistence. The conversation also touches on glyphosate, PFAS-related concerns, and why effective science communication—and early education—matter for helping the public understand pesticide technology.
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S11 E1 - Broomrape (Orobanche)

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Season 11 opens with Dr. Brad Hanson of UC Davis, who joins Joe and Alyssa to unravel the resurgence of broomrape, a challenging parasitic weed threatening California's tomato processing industry. Brad explains how broomrape's underground lifecycle, tiny long-lived seeds, and strict reliance on host plants make it difficult to detect and manage. The episode covers the difference between broomrape species appearing in North America, why processing tomatoes are especially vulnerable, and how broomrape spreads through equipment and soil movement. Here are some sources Dr. Hanson shared for the listeners: UC broomrape page (in progress) https://broomrape.sf.ucdavis.edu/ Calif'…'
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S10 E14 - Looking to the Future

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On our last episode of season 10, all three hosts have a discussion on the future of weed science with Dr. Larry Steckel (University of Tennessee) and Dr. Aaron Hager (University of Illinois). They reflect on the evolution of weed management, including the increase of specific weed species, and the challenges of herbicide resistance. Both emphasize the need for integrated approaches, including cover crops, precision technology, and cultural practices.
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S10 E13 - Weather and Weed Science

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Joe Ikley and Sarah Lancaster discuss the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) and the Kansas Mesonet with directors Daryl Ritchison and Chip Redmond, respectively. NDAWN, with over 250 stations, provides high-resolution weather data, including soil moisture and temperature measurements. Kansas Mesonet, with 94 stations, focuses on real-time data for agricultural and emergency management purposes. Both networks emphasize the importance of accurate weather data for herbicide application, particularly wind speed, inversions, and delta T measurements. The conversation highlights the critical role of Mesonets in agriculture and emergency response.
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S10 E12 - Dryland Agriculture Weed Management

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Sarah and Alyssa sit down with dryland experts Jeanne Faulk Jones (Kansas State University) and Dr. Drew Lyon (Washington State University). They highlight the challenges of managing weeds in semi-arid regions, including key weeds like Palmer amaranth, Kochia, and perennial grasses. They also discuss various strategies for water conservation and weed management. Smallgrains.wsu.edu Facebook page: K state sunflower district agronomy X: cropswithgenie
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S10 E10 - Redvine

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This week Alyssa and Joe chat with Dr. Jason Bond (Mississippi State University) all about redvine! This week's episode is also a crossover episode with The Mississippi Crop situation Podcast, so check them out here! https://extension.msstate.edu/shows/mississippi-crop-situation
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S10 E9 - Group 5 Herbicides

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Alyssa Essman and Sarah Lancaster sit down with Dr. Aaron Hager (University of Illinois) and Ryan Henry (UPL) to discuss Group 5 herbicides. They cover the historical use and mechanisms of these herbicides, as well as degradation, metribuzin rates, and new herbicides to the market. Paper mentioned in the episode: Optimizing metribuzin rates for herbicide-resistant Amaranthus weed control in soybean link: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/weed-technology/article/optimizing-metribuzin-rates-for-herbicideresistant-amaranthus-weed-control-in-soybean/ECF728739388A3DB5BA2290B1105A385
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S10 E8 - Herbicide Premixtures

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Joe & Sarah sit down with Scott Cully and Dean Grossnickle to discuss herbicide premixtures. Scott, a senior field research biology expert, highlights his role in developing products like Acuron and Storen. Dean, a technical development lead, explains his commercial perspective. They detail the development process, including formulation challenges and the importance of proper adjuvant selection. They emphasize the need for accurate application to avoid issues and the benefits of pre-mixtures for ease of use and consistent results.
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S10 E7 - The HERMON Project

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Sarah & Joe sit down with Dr. Eric Patterson from Michigan State University to chat about the The HERMON (Herbicide Resistance Monitoring Network) project. This project aims to create a network of researchers to develop and share new resistance tests and management strategies. The project includes 10 states and focuses on key herbicides like glyphosate, PPO inhibitors, and dicamba. Link mentioned in the episode: https://www.seedworld.com/us/2025/06/19/a-unified-front-on-weed-resistance/
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S10 E6 - Cytochrome P450s with Dr. Todd Gaines

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This week Sarah and Alyssa chat with Dr. Todd Gaines from Colorado State University. They discuss the role of cytochrome P450 enzymes in herbicide metabolism and resistance. Dr. Gaines mentions ongoing research to understand the regulation of these enzymes and the potential for using gene editing to combat resistance. They also touched on the impact of stress on P450 activity and the development of new herbicides. Here is the article mentioned in the episode: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pld3.70102
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S10 E5 - Wheat Gene Flow

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast, Sarah and Alyssa chat with Dr. Allan Fritz, a professor in wheat breeding at Kansas State University! They discuss potential outcrossing between wheat and its wild relatives, particularly jointed goatgrass. The conversation touches on the potential for transgenic wheat and the regulatory challenges posed by consumer acceptance and market concerns. Link from the episode: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://wsweedscience.org/wp-content/uploads/OP5Carol.pdf
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S10 E4 - Canola

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This week Sarah and Joe talk about canola production with Drs. Breanne Tidemann and Mike Cowbrough. They discuss the origins of canola, winter vs spring cultivars, and the challenges associated with growing canola.
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S10 E3 - Cover Crop Contamination with the Office of Indiana State Chemist

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This week Alyssa and Joe chat with Office of the Indiana State Chemist Jessica McVay and Scottie Pouliot about cover crop contamination in seed lots, and all the work they do behind the scenes.
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S10 E2 - Volunteer Cereals and Green Bridges: A Pathology Perspective

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This week Sarah and Joe chat with Drs. Kelsey Andersen Onofre (Kansas State University) and Andrew Friskop (North Dakota State University) about volunteer cereals and green bridges, specifically covering wheat streak mosaic virus. You can find both of our guests here on X: @KSUWheatDisease and @NDSUcerealpath
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S10 E1 - Combine Settings to Manage Volunteer Corn

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Welcome back to the War Against Weeds Podcast for our season 10 premiere! We have Dave Thiessen on today to talk about combine settings during harvest. Dave emphasizes the importance of combine setup, including optimizing corn heads, deck plates, and rotor speeds to minimize harvest losses. They discuss the impact of weather, crop conditions, and machine maintenance including regular power shutdowns to minimize volunteer crops the following season.
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S9 E15 - (Noxious) Weed Sniffing Dogs

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This week we have Ngaio Richards, Amber Burch, and Josh Wagoner on to talk about how the Early Detection, Rapid Response Program in collaboration with the Working Dogs for Conservation utilizes dogs to find noxious weeds. They talk about their work in controlling Dyer's Woad in Montana, as well as other noxious weeds that the dogs are trained to identify. Our guests provided some really great resources for anyone who might be interested, as well as the gear they use for protecting their dogs in the field. https://wd4c.org/ https://outfoxfordogs.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqp6TYSdqp7PEZGM-vYndGKwt5W1W-PHpExvhYuHjQaHCqhzNoL https://agr.mt.gov/Noxious-Weed-Task-Force-Program#:~:text=The%'…'
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S9 E14 - Liberty Ultra Label - ESA

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast we have two guests on to talk about L-glufosinate. They talk about the Liberty Ultra label and how the ESA (Endangered Species Act) has influenced this new label. Our guests are Liam Vincent a technical marketing manager for BASF, and Lynn Justesen a technical services lead with UPL.
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S9 E13 - Reconsidering Herbicide Sites of Action

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This week we have Dean Riechers from Univeristy of Illinois joining the podcast to talk about herbicide sites of action. Title of mentioned publication: Herbicide resistance is complex: a global review of cross-resistance in weeds within herbicide groups Link our guest wanted to share: https://riecherslab.cropsciences.illinois.edu
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S9 E12 - Non-GMO Soybean

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We are joined by Rodrigo Werle and Andy Bensend this week to talk about Non-GMO Soybeans! A few links our guests wanted to share with listeners: https://unitedsoybean.org/about-the-checkoff/ https://wiscweeds.info/ https://coolbean.info/ https://wisoybean.org/ You can find Rodrigo on X @WiscWeeds
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S9 E11 - Dichlorprop-P

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This week we have Dan Beran and Bob Bruss on to talk about dichlorprop-p. They cover the history and potential future of this active ingredient. Listen now! To find more information about Nufarm go here: https://nufarm.com/uscrop/
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S9 E10 - Fertilizers as Herbicide Carriers

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This week Alyssa and Sarah chat with Caleb Wepprecht and Aaron Hager with University of Illinois about using fertilizers as carriers for herbicide applications.
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S9 E9 - Potato Production

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast we have Dr. Andy Robinson on to chat about all things potatoes. He covers weed management, planting, harvesting and where you can find most of our potato production here in the states!
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S9 E8 - Drones Update

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It's a bird... it's a plane... it's drones!! Join us this week as Alyssa and Joe discuss all things drones with Dr. Steve Li. If you or anyone you know is interested in drones for agricultural use, consider attending the 2025 Spray Drone End User Conference. For more info on the conference: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/2025-spray-drone-end-user-conference/
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S9 E7 - Johnsongrass

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This week we have Dr. JD Green on the podcast to cover everything Johnsongrass. He covers the history of Johnsongrass and how to manage it. Available now!
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S9 E6 - Targeted Tillage

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This week we have Dr. Michael Walsh with Charles Sturt University on the podcast to talk about the "weed chipper". The weed chipper is a mechanical weeding implement that could be an answer to herbicide resistant weeds. Listen now to find out how the weed chipper works! To see the weed chipper in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1nI6Gh9khI
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S9 E5 - Henbit

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This week Sarah and Joe chat with Dr. Bill Johnson from Purdue University about henbit. They cover why controlling henbit is important and how to manage it in corn and soybean production. Listen now!
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S9 E4 - Short Corn

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This week our host Sarah and co-host Joe chat with Dr. Erin Burns (Michigan State University) and Dr. Dan Quinn (Purdue University) about short corn. What makes it different from standard corn? What does weed control look like? Listen to find out! Erin's Links: https://www.canr.msu.edu/weeds/ Dan's Links: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agry/faculty-pages/the-kernel/ X: @PurdueCorn https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/podcast/purdue-crop-chat/
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S9 E3 - Pasture Weed Management

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Welcome back to the War Against Weeds Podcast! This week we are joined by guests Kevin Bradley (University of Missouri) and Dwight Lingenfelter (Penn State University) to discuss weed management in pasture systems. They cover the different weeds found in pastures, non-chemical methods, and the importance of fertility. Kevin's Links: https://weedscience.missouri.edu/ https://www.facebook.com/weedscience.missouri X: @ShowMeWeeds Dwight's Links: General Weed ID references: Weeds of the Northeast (2nd ed. 2023) - great reference >500 weed species with images and descriptions Newcomb's Wildflower Guide (or similar others) Toxic plant databases and in'…'
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S9 E2 - Spray Solution Quality

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast, we have special guest Dr. Tom Wolf joining us to talk about water quality and its impact on herbicide applications. You can find Tom on X: @nozzle_guy Additional helpful links: https://sprayers101.com/mode-of-action-and-spray-quality/ 2025 ND Weed Guide: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2024-12/2025%20ND%20Weed%20Guide%20Final_With%20Color%20Covers.pdf
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S9 E1 - The IR-4 Project

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Welcome back to season 9 of War Against Weeds! We are so excited to be back, and to start our season off with Roger Batts to discuss his work with the IR-4 Project. Learn about what IR-4 is and what services it provides for farmers across the United States.
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S8 E15 - Weed Management Economics

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For our final episode of season 8, we have agronomists Kyle Okke, Jason Hanson and Jeff Nagel on to discuss the economics of weed control for growers. They cover their major weed challenges and how additional inputs like machinery cost, fertility, and pest management are all factored into planning for '25. Let's wrap up this season by reflecting on '24, and looking into '25! You can find Jason and Kyle on X at: @rocknrollagrnmy and @okkefromuskogee And find their podcast Agronomists Happy Hour at https://agronomistshappyhour.com/ And on X @AgHappyHour You can find more information about Keystone Cooperative here: https://www.keystonecoop.com/ Thank you all'…'
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S8 E14 - Novel Genetic Methods for Pigweed Control

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Dr. Todd Gaines with Colorado State University joins us this week to talk about some novel genetic methods to control weeds! He covers the genomic timeline and how things have changed through the years, and how genomics helps understand herbicide resistance by identifying target site genes and mutations. Some links that Dr. Gaines wanted to share: https://www.weedgenomics.org/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13059-024-03274-y https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/resinf/opm/2024/00000035/00000004/art00002
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S8 E13 - Herbicide Supply Chain

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Welcome back to the War Against Weeds Podcast! This week we are joined by guests Jeremy Safranski (Director of Strategic Planning at CHS Inc.) and Mike Bjertness (Management at C-W Valley Co-op) to discuss the herbicide supply chain and their experiences in the United States. You can find these two guests here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-bjertness-cca-0b404326a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-safranski0312/ And the links they provided for more information: www.cwvalley.com www.chsinc.com
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S8 E12 - Herbicide Discovery Process

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast, we have special guests Drs. Cara McCauley and Jason Adams on to chat about the herbicide discovery process. They cover the many things involved in creating new chemistries for farmers to use in the war against weeds! If you want to reach out to either of our guests, you can find them here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-mccauley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-adams-6b356322b/ Thanks for listening!
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S8 E11 - Enhanced Degradation of Triazine Herbicides

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast, we have Drs. Dale Shaner and Tom Mueller joining us to discuss enhanced degradation of triazine herbicides! You can find more information on this topic at these links below provided by our guests. https://utia.tennessee.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/269/2023/10/PB1580.pdf https://utcrops.com/ https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ps.1909 Thanks for listening!
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S8 E10 - Palmer Amaranth Update from Tennessee

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This week Joe and Alyssa chat with Larry Steckel from the University of Tennessee! We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!
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S8 E9 - Pumpkins

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This week we are talking pumpkins! Dr. Marty Williams and Dr. Alan Walters chat with Sarah and Alyssa about pumpkin production in Illinois. Jack-o'-lanterns, processing pumpkins, and gigantic pumpkins oh my! You can find more information about our guests at: www.martywilliamslab.com and https://academics.siu.edu/agriculture/horticulture/faculty/walters-alan.php Marty's Reference Table: Table E-4 shows crop rotation planting restrictions for a long list of herbicides. (Click on link below!) https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/2022-01/2022-2023%20Vegetable%20Production%20Recommendations.pdf
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S8 E8 - Laser Weeding

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast, Sarah and Joe chat with Lynn Sosnoskie (Cornell University) and Thierry Besançon (Rutgers University) about LASER WEEDING! Some highlights from the episode include how these machines work, their utility in different cropping systems, and how this could change weed control in the future! Lynn can be found on X @LynnSosnoskie and Instagram @specialtycropweedscience Thierry can also be found on Instagram @thierrybesancon For more information about Carbon Robotics you can find them here: https://carbonrobotics.com/ Thank you for listening!
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S8 E7 - Witchweed

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Witchweed! This spooky parasitic weed is the topic of this week's episode. Alyssa and Joe chat about witchweed's biology, history and economic impact with Dr. Bridget Lassiter and Dr. David Nelson! You can find more information about Dr. Nelson at https://nelsonlab.ucr.edu/, and here are some additional links that our guests mentioned in the episode. https://www.toothpickproject.org/ https://promise.nioo.knaw.nl/en https://academic.oup.com/plphys/article/185/4/1292/6041598 www.invasiveplantcontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/roberteplee.pdf
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S8 E6 - Desiccation

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This week's topic is desiccation! Joe and Sarah discuss fall desiccants in various bean crops with Dr. Shawn Conley (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Dr. Jeremy Ross (University of Arkansas)! You can find them both on X and their university websites! X: @badgerbean www.coolbean.info X: @.arksoydoc www.Uaex.uada.edu
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S8 E5 - Wild Oat

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This week our host Joe Ikley and co-host Sarah Lancaster discuss everything "Wild Oat" with guests Kirk Howatt and Breanne Tidemann. They cover biology, spread, and management of wild oat in North Dakota and various parts of Canada. You can find Breanne on Instagram @lacombweedsci, and on X @breanntidemann. More info on the wild oat action committee can be found here: https://weedscience.ca/wild-oat-action-committee/ Kirk can be found at NDSU's website, and more information about wild oat in North Dakota can be found here: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/weeds/nd-weed-control-research
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S8 E4 - Burcucumber

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This week our host Alyssa Essman and co-host Joe Ikley chat with Dr. Dwight Lingenfelter from Penn State University about burcucumber. They discuss seed characteristics, where it's problematic for farmers, and how to control it. We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!
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S8 E3 - EPA ESA Update

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This week our host Sarah Lancaster and co-host Alyssa Essman discuss the final version of the herbicide strategy plan in accordance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). They are joined by special guests Bill Chism and Ashlea Frank to chat about the timeline for implementation of these strategies, and what this means for farmers and applicators in the years to come. A few helpful links our guests provided for any questions regarding the ESA. https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species https://www.Festf.org https://wssa.net/endangered-species/ We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Cent'…'
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S8 E2 - Cover Crop Trade-Offs

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This week our host Alyssa Essman and co-host Sarah Lancaster chat with Logan Simon (Kansas State University) and Travis Legleiter (University of Kentucky) about cover crops. They cover the trade-offs of having cover crops in their states, and their most commonly asked questions by farmers. Our guests can be found on X @SWKSAgronomy and @TravisLegleiter More information about their universities and programs can be found here: https://weedscience.ca.uky.edu/ https://www.wkrec.org/
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S8 E1 - 2024 Summer Recap

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WELCOME BACK to season 8 of the War Against Weeds Podcast! Our first episode of the season we have three special guests on to recap their summers. The whole team chats with guests Kody Came (Kansas), Austin Sundeen (North Dakota), and Greg McGlinch (Ohio) about the wins, losses, and lessons learned from the summer of 2024.
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S7 E15 - Weed Control in Mint

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Our last topic for the season is weed control in MINT! Our guests this week are Dr. Stephen Meyers with Purdue University, and Dr. Pete Berry with Oregon State University. They chat about the challenges in growing mint, and share some other interesting facts about growing this specialty crop! Dr. Stephen Meyers and his lab can be found at the links below: https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/hla-happenings/article-tags/dr-stephen-meyers-lab/ https://twitter.com/stephenlmeyers Dr. Pete Berry can be found at this link: https://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/users/pete-berry
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S7 E14 - A Canadian Perspective on Harvest Weed Seed Control

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Welcome Back to the War Against Weeds Podcast! This week Joe and Sarah discuss harvest weed seed control with Breanne Tidemann. Breanne is a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada with her focus on weed management and field agronomy. Listen in to learn all about harvest weed seed control up in Canada!
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S7 E13 - A Conversation Between Plants

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Join us this week as Joe and Sarah chat with Dr. Clarence Swanton with the University of Guelph, while he delves into the intricacies of plant growth!
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S7 E12 - Herbicide Carry Over with Kevin Bradley

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This weeks topic is carry over! Sarah and Alyssa chat with guest host Kevin Bradly from the University of Missouri about herbicide carry over.
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S7 E11 - Crop Injury with Bryan Young

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This week Sarah and Joe chat with Bryan Young from Purdue University about crop injury!
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S7 E10 - Interseeding

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This week our topic is interseeding! What is interseeding? How is it used, and how can it be beneficial for growers? Find out in this episode! Alyssa and Joe chat with Dr. Karla Gage with Southern Illinois University about her work with interseeding across the country.
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S7 E9 - Weed Control Failures

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast Alyssa and Sarah discuss weed control failures with Dr. Peter Sikkema (@psikkema1) who recently retired from the University of Guelph. Thanks to our friends and sponsors @CropNetwork and @ncipmc for their support! Check out their pages for more great info!
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S7 E8 - Broadleaf Weeds in Rangelands

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This week Joe and Alyssa are joined by Dr. Brian Mealor from the University of Wyoming with another exciting episode about weed control in rangelands. This week they talk specifically about broadleaf weeds including leafy spurge, yellow toadflax, purple loosestrife and many many others. Interested in a summer internship in Wyoming? Check out our social media to see a flyer with more information. Other links mentioned in the episode: https://www.invasivegrasses.com/ https://www.uwyo.edu/plantsciences/department-directory/mealor-brian.html
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S7 E7 - Poison Hemlock

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Alyssa and Joe chat with Bill Johnson from Purdue University about poison hemlock, and other plants from the parsley family.
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S7 E6 - Herbicide Burndown in No-Till

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast Joe and Sarah chat with Tommy Butts about herbicide burndowns in no-till fields. An Arkansas, Kansas, and North Dakota perspective on burning down weeds prior to or after planting. Some links Tommy mentioned in the episode: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/pest-management/weed/default.aspx https://ag.purdue.edu/btny/purdueweedscience/ Tommy Butts on Twitter/X: @weedsARwild
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S7 E5 - What's in a Formulation?

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Sarah and Alyssa chat with Dustyn Sawall about herbicide formulations. Dustyn works as a principle chemist for Winfield United and really gets "into the weeds" about the behind the scenes work and ideas that go into formulating the herbicides that make it to the market.
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S7 E4 - What About Safeners?

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Sarah and Joe chat with Dr. Dean Riechers from Univeristy of Illinois about safeners. What they are, how they are used and potential future uses!
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S7 E3 - Isomers

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This week's topic is ~isomers~ Join Sarah and Alyssa as they sit down with Mark Kitt, a Technical Product Lead with Syngenta to chat about herbicide formulations.
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S7 E2 - The Silver Bullet That Wasn't

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast Alyssa and Joe chat with Marty Williams and Christopher Landau about glyphosate resistance in North America. The Silver Bullet That Wasn't: Rapid Agronomic Weed Adaptations to glyphosate in North America Here is a link to the article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10697415/
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S7 E1 - Rewind and Fast Forward on the Farm

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We are BACK with our first episode of season 7! This week all three hosts chat with 3 farmers from the Midwest about their weed management programs and experiences. Our guests include Mike Langseth from North Dakota, Rick Clifton from Ohio, and Scott Gigstad from Kansas.
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S6 E16 - Parasitic Plants

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Tune in to our last episode of the season, where Alyssa and Joe chat with Dr. Jim Westwood and Dr. Claude dePamphilis about parasitic plants. (Including mistletoe, among many others!) Some links mentioned in the episode: https://spes.vt.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/westwood-james.html https://www.huck.psu.edu/people/claude-depamphilis
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S6 E15 - History of NCWSS (North Central Weed Science Society)

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast Joe and Alyssa are joined by Dr. Hartzler to discuss the North Central Weed Science Society and how it has grown and changed over the years.
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S6 E14 - European Weed Management Perspective

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast Sarah and Joe chat with Mark Waddington about his perspective on weed management in Europe.
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S6 E13 - Herbicide Modes of Action

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Join Joe and Sarah this week as they chat with Hudson Takano about herbicide modes of action!
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S6 E12 - Eat the Weeds!

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EAT THE WEEDS! We have a SPECIAL episode this week for Thanksgiving. Alyssa and Sarah chat with WAW podcast editor Steph DeSimini about edible weeds!!
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S6 E11 - Group 15 Herbicides - Long Chain Fatty Acid Inibitors

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Sarah and Alyssa chat with Dr. Aaron Hager about Group 15 herbicides (Long-Chain Fatty Acid Inhibitors)! Listen now!
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S6 E10 - On Farm Research

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This week Sarah and Alyssa sit down with Dr. Nathan Mueller and Dr. Elizabeth Hawkins to talk about on farm research!
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S6 E9 - Weed Control Guides

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This week Alyssa and Joe chat with Dr. Bill Johnson from Purdue University about weed control guides. How they are made, the differences between regions, and the importance of these guides. Listen now! Some links mentioned in the episode: https://extensionpubs.osu.edu/ https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/north-dakota-weed-control-guide
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S6 E8 - Update on Targeted Herbicide Applications

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This week Sarah and Alyssa are joined by Tom Wolf, Lauren Lazaro (@laurenmlazaro) and Brian Burgran to talk about targeted spray applications! You can find more information about more of their links provided below: https://sprayers101.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PrairieLandPartnersLLC/
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S6 E7 - Poisonous Plants and Livestock

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This week Alyssa and Sarah are joined by Dr. AJ. Tarpoff from Kansas State University. They discuss poisonous plants in livestock!
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S6 E6 - Pasture and Rangeland Weed Control

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast we are joined by Dr. Brian Mealor from the University of Wyoming to discuss weed control in pasture and rangeland. Link mentioned in the episode: https://www.eddmaps.org/
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S6 E5 - Turf Weed Management

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Noxious weeds, robot mowers, and snow mold, oh my! Join us this week as Joe and Sarah chat with turf weed scientist, Dr. Quincy Law.
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S6 E4 - Harvest Weed Seed Control

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast Alyssa and Joe are joined by Dr. Flessner, an extension specialist with Virginia Tech (@VTAGWeeds). They chat about harvest weed seed control methods, pros and cons, and how folks can look into these methods for their own farms. Here are some links mentioned in the episode to get started: https://growiwm.org/is-it-time-to-consider-harvest-weed-seed-control/ https://growiwm.org/tag/grow-farmer-forum/
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S6 E3 - EPA Herbicide Action Plan Part II

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This week Sarah and Joe are joined by special guests Dr. Kelly Tindall, Dr. Cameron Douglass, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, and Dr. Lee Van Wychen. Part 2 covers the herbicide strategy plan in more detail. Please check out these links to learn more about the topics discussed today: Webinar Link to EPA's Proposed Herbicide Strategy and EPA's Vulnerable Species Pilot Project: https://www.usda.gov/oce/pest/webinar Draft Strategy Press Release: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-draft-strategy-better-protect-endangered-species-herbicide-use To Provide Comments and to see the herbicide framework and documets: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365
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S6 E2 - EPA Herbicide Action Plan Part I

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This week Sarah and Joe are joined by special guests Dr. Kelly Tindall, Dr. Cameron Douglass, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, and Dr. Lee Van Wychen. In part 1 they introduce the vulnerable species pilot program and the herbicide strategy plan. Part 2 will cover the herbicide strategy plan in more detail. Please check out these links to learn more about the topics discussed today: Webinar Link to EPA's Proposed Herbicide Strategy and EPA's Vulnerable Species Pilot Project: https://www.usda.gov/oce/pest/webinar Draft Strategy Press Release: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-draft-strategy-better-protect-endangered-species-herbicide-use To Provide Comments and to see the'…'
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S6 E1 - Current State of Weed Management

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Welcome BACK for season 6 of the War Against Weeds Podcast! This week we have Sarah, Joe and Alyssa to recap their summers and to discuss the most recent questions in the weed science world.
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S5 E15 - Season 5 Wrap Up

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Sarah, Joe and Alyssa chat about the wrap up to season 15. They cover favorite episodes and topics, and what we can expect moving forward.
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S5 E14 - Metabolic Resistance

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This week Alyssa and Sarah chat with Dr. Pat Tranel with the University of Illinois about herbicide resistance.
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S5 E13 - Weed Management in Rice

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Alyssa and Sarah are joined this week by Dr. Thomas Butts with the University of Arkansas to chat about weed control in rice. Listen now!
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S5 E12 - Transgenic Crops

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This week on the War Against Weeds Podcast, Sarah and Joe chat with Dr. Kevin Folta about transgenic crops and other technologies related to agriculture.
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S5 E11 - Endangered Species Act: Part 2

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This week's episode is Part 2 of the Endangered Species Act series. Joe and Sarah chat with Bill Chism, who previously worked as a senior biologist with the EPA, and currently serves as the chair of the WSSA Endangered Species Act Committee.
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S5 E10 - Endangered Species Act: Part 1

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This week's topic is a two part series! Join Sarah and Joe as they chat with Dave Scott who currently serves as the Pesticide Administrator with the Indiana State Chemists Office.
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S5 E9 - Weed ID Apps

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Sarah and Joe chat with Dr. Erin Hill from Michigan State University about weed ID apps!
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S5 E8 - Weed Mapping and Imaging

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Join Joe as he chats with Steven Mirsky from the USDA, Muthu Bagavathiannan with Texas A&M, and Emily Unglesbee, Director of Outreach and Extension at GROW.
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S5 E7 - Do ALS Inhibiting Herbicides Still Have a Place?

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This week Joe and Sarah chat with Jodi Boe about ALS herbicides and soils! She is a Certified Crop Advisor in North Dakota, and is currently working for AGVISE Laboratories in Northwood, ND.
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S5 E6 - WSSA Outstanding Graduate Student

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We are joined this week by Dr. Stanley Culpepper and his PhD student Taylor Randell-Singleton from the University of Georgia. Taylor won the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Outstanding Graduate Student award at the 2023 meeting in Arlington, Virginia. Congrats Taylor!
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S5 E5 - Cover Crops - Planting Green

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Sarah and Alyssa chat with Dr. Rodrigo Werle and his PhD student Jose Nunes from the University of Madison-Wisconsin about planting cover crops for weed control.
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S5 E4 - What's Old is New Again

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We are joined this week by Dr. Peter Sikkema with the University of Guelph and Dr. Aaron Hager with the University of Illinois to discuss metribuzin use in soybeans.
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S5 E3 - New Challenges for Kochia Control

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This week Joe and Sarah chat with Dr. Brian Jenks and Dr. Charles Geddes about controlling kochia in North Dakota and Canada.
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S5 E2 - Herbicide Resistant Ryegrass

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This week on War Against Weeds Joe and Alyssa chat with Dr. Travis Legleiter at the University of Kentucky and Dr. Larry Steckel from the University of Tennessee about herbicide resistant ryegrass in the South.
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S5 E1 - Concerns for 2023

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Sarah, Alyssa and Joe start out season 5 by discussing new products and concerns for 2023. We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!
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S4 E15 - Season 4 Wrap Up

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The gangs all here this week! Sarah, Joe, Alyssa and our editor Steph discuss their favorite parts of season 4, and what's to come for season 5.
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S4 E14 - Academic Weed Scientist's Perspective After 35 Years

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Join Joe and Alyssa as they chat with Dr. Mark Loux, a (recently) retired weed scientist from The Ohio State University about his experiences and thoughts through his career.
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S4 E13 - Electricity

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It's electric! Join Alyssa and Sarah as they chat with weed scientists Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie and Dr. Kevin Bradley about using electricity for weed control.
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S4 E12 - Antagonism

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Alyssa and Sarah chat with Dr. Bryan Young from Purdue University about antagonism.
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S4 E11 - Weed Management in Perennial Crops

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Join Sarah and Alyssa as they chat with Dr. Brad Hanson from UC Davis about weed management in orchard and vineyard crops. A few resources that Brad mentions to check out include @UCIPM (UC Statewide IPM Program) on twitter and https://wric.ucdavis.edu
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S4 E10 - Weeds in Changing Climate

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Join Sarah and Joe as they chat with Dr. Erin Burns at Michigan State University about weed ecology in our changing climate.
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S4 E9 - Managing Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Australia

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Join Joe and Sarah as they chat with Dr. Michael Walsh about his experiences on weed managment in Australia.
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S4 E8 - Ragweeds

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Join Joe and Alyssa as they chat with Dr. Bill Johnson from Purdue University and Dr. Christy Sprague from Michigan State University about ragweeds!
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S4 E7 - Industry Perspective - Hiring and Managing in Weed Science

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Dr. Stott Howard, a Heartland regional manager with Syngenta joins us this week to talk about his industry perspective around hiring and managing in weed science.
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S4 E6 - Weed Science 101

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Alyssa and Sarah chat with Dr. Kirk Howatt from North Dakota State University about the importance of going "back to the basics". We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!
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S4 E5 - Moisture Extremes

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Alyssa and Joe chat with Dr. Todd Baughman, a research and extension weed scientist from Oklahoma State University. They discuss moisture extremes and how these changes in weather patterns can influence weed management and crop selection. We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!
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S4 E4 - Fall Applied Herbicides/Soil pH

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Joe Ikley and Sarah Lancaster discuss fall applications of herbicides for weed management and pH extremes with Dr. Brian Jenks out in Western North Dakota. We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!
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S4 E3 - Combine Cleanout

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Join Sarah Lancaster and Joe Ikley as they chat with Dan Smith, a regional agronomist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to talk about the importance of combine cleanout! Find Dan on twitter @agronomybadger How to Clean a Combine to Prevent Spreading Weed Seeds- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMq1UanSkE Between-Field Combine Clean-out to Reduce Weed Seed Movement- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHON9cnCIdo https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/files/icm/between-field_combine_clean-out_fact_sheet_1.pdf
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S4 E2 - Crop Injury

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Joe Ikley and Alyssa Essman chat with Karen Corrigan, Kyle Okke, and Jason Hanson about crop injury following labeled herbicide applications. Find everyone on twitter! Karen Corringa - @weedgirl24 Kyle Okke - @okkefromuskogee Jason Hanson - @RocknRollAgrnmy Check out their podcasts: @girlstalkag and @AgHappyHour We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!
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S4 E1 - Season 4 Introduction

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Sarah and Joe introduce new host Alyssa Essman, our new partnership with the Crop Protection Network, recap issues from the summer, and give us a look into what season 4 will bring! Special thanks to the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center for their funding and support! https://www.ncipmc.org/
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S3 E16 - Season 3 Wrap Up

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Mandy, Joe, and Sarah are joined by the podcast intern, Taylor, as they share their highlights from this season and a look into what the summer and season 4 will bring us.
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S3 E15 - What Can You Do With Drones?

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Learn more about how drones are being utilized in weed management.
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S3 E14 - Application in Action

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Greg Kruger joins us to discuss different factors that are affecting sprayer coverage.
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S3 E13 - Herbicide Resistance Update

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Tommy Butts and Larry Steckel join us again to discuss the latest updates on resistance in the weed world.
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S3 E12 - Delay is Equal to Decay

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Peng Tian, from MU, joins us to cover submitting samples to your extension services. There are a lot of helpful tips in this episode.
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S3 E11 - You've Got to Read the Labels

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Andrew and Bridgette join us to talk about pesticide residues and what you might be doing without even knowing you are. The link to their lecture is on our Twitter page.
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S3 E10 - Weed Management in Dry Beans and Field Peas

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Find out what challenges and opportunities lie within the dry bean and field pea crops when it comes to weed management.
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S3 E9 - Turf Talk

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Scott McElroy from Auburn joins us to #talkturf. Find out about herbicides used in turfgrass and more.
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S3 E8 - It Only Takes One Person To Make A Difference

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Stanley Culpepper joined us to discuss the Endangered Species Act and the work that he does.
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S3 E7 - WSSA Winners from Illinois

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This week we chatted with the Weed Science Society of America's winners from the University of Illinois. They covered lots of topics and focused on their findings and their areas of expertise.
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S3 E6 - Planting Green

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Dr. Werle joins us to talk about planting soybeans green and how to terminate cover crops.
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S3 E5 - Got Manure?

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Melissa Wilson, the manure specialist, talks about some stinky stuff this week and how manure is related to weed science.
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S3 E4 - Tumbleweeds in Real Life

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Curt Thompson came out of retirement to help us with this one. Kochia tumbleweeds are a common species that we all know a little too well. Curt gives us an insight into the characteristics, tolerance, and much more of the tumbleweed.
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S3 E3 - Let's Talk Formulations

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Dawn Refsell, field science leader with Corteva, joins us to talk all things herbicide formulations. She covers multiple aspects of the formulations like discovery, development, the chemistry of them, and more.
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S3 E2 - The More You Know

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Mandy and Sarah are joined by Greg Dahl to discuss adjuvants and how you can utilize them.
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S3 E1 - Looking Ahead Into 2022

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Welcome to Season 3! We are excited to take a look into 2022 with several different people from all different regions and get their opinions about the top weed management concerns going into 2022.
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S2 E14 - NCWSS Student Winners

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This week Joe Ikley interviewed several of the student winners from the NCWSS annual meeting. They shared their major findings and takeaways from their research.
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S2 E13- Publication Process

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Anita Dille joins us this week to discuss peer-review publications and gives us some behind-the-scenes insight into the process of them.
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S2 E12 - This Weed Has To Go

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Precision weed management with Tom Wolf, Sarah, and Joe. Check out our social media to find out more about Tom and the link to his website.
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S2 E11 - A Global Perspective of Weed Science

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Weeds and Genomics: Dr. Gaines guides us past the jargon and helps us understand the value of genomics in weed management. The link to the website mentioned in this episode can be found on our Twitter and Facebook.
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S2 E10 - The Label is the Law

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Lee Van Wychen joins us this week to discuss herbicide registration and labels that you should be aware of.
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S2 E9 - A Company's Perspective

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Sarah and Joe are joined by two guests, Carroll and Charlie, who are with the Syngenta company. They give you insights into herbicide registration from a company perspective.
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S2 E8 - What To Do Next?

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Bish and Ikley are joined by Tommy Butts from the University of Arkansas, to discuss herbicide technologies and application for next year.
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S2 E7 - They're Back

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JD Green from the University of Kentucky is our guest for this episode and we talked with him about the resurgence of old threats, like cocklebur and velvetleaf.
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S2 E6 - What's Your Plan for Addressing Herbicide Shortages?

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All three of our hosts are joined by a panel of weed scientists this week. They are putting their minds together to update you on the herbicide shortage and how you can prepare for it.
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S2 E5 - Better Early than Later?

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The risks and the advantages of planting soybeans early are on the agenda for this episode.
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S2 E4 - They're Coming for Us

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Mandy and Sarah are joined by Lynn Sosnoskie from Cornell University. Invasive weeds and controlling perennial weeds are on the agenda for today.
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S2 E3 - Building a Crop Rotation for Specialty Crops

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Join our hosts this week to hear what they have to say about building a crop rotation for specialty crops. Our guest this week is Dr. Tom Peters.
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S2 E2 - Bioassays and Herbicide Degradation

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Sarah and Joe are joined by Dr. Senseman from OSU and they cover herbicide carryover potential, herbicide degradation, and bioassays.
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S2 E1 - Weed Seed at Harvest

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Welcome to Season 2. Mandy and Joe are joined with two guests this week, Kevin & Lauren and they discuss weed seed at harvest.
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S1 E16 - Season 1 Recap

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Sarah, Joe, and Mandy review the topics and highlights of the first season of full length podcasts and share a vision for the future of the podcast. A listener survey is announced.
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S1 E15 - Spray Nozzle Selection

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Joe and Mandy talk with Travis Legleiter, Extension Assistant Professor with the University of Kentucky about factors to consider when selection a spray nozzle.
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S1 E14 - Sprayer Clean Out

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Sarah and Joe catch up with Bill Johnson, Extension Weed Scientist at Purdue University to talk about whys and hows of sprayer cleanout.
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S1 E13 - Custom Applicator Concerns

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Mandy and Joe talk with Jean Payne as she prepares to retire after 17 years as the President of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association. The topic is concerns of custom applicators in 2021.
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S1 E12 - Volunteer Corn Control

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Joe and Mandy talk recommendations for controlling volunteer corn with Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension.
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S1 E11 - Cover Crops for Weed Management - Part 2

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In part 2 of our cover crop conversation, Mandy and Sarah visit with Trey Hill of Harborview Farms in Maryland about his experiences with cover crops.
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S1 E10 - Cover Crops for Weed Management - Part 1

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Cover crops are such a hot topic that we're going to spend two episodes on the subject. In part 1, Mandy and Sarah visit with Kevin Bradley from the University of Missouri to discuss what the research says about weed management with cover crops.
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S1 E9 - Marestail/Horseweed Dispersal and Control

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Joe and Mandy visit with Mark VanGessel from the University of Delaware, who was the first to confirm glyphosate-resistant marestail (horseweed) in the US. The discussion focuses on how wind helps marestail move long distances and offers some tips for control.
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S1 E8 - Weed Seed Bank Considerations

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Sarah and Mandy talk with Iowa State Weed Scientist Bob Hartzler about managing the soil weed seed bank.
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S1 E7 - Herbicide Rotation Considerations

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Mandy and Sarah visit with Mark Loux, from Ohio State University to talk about the best time to use preemergence herbicides and other topics related to rotating herbicides to manage herbicide resistant weeds.
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S1 E6 - Crop Rotation

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Joe and Sarah visit with agronomists Jason Hanson and Kyle Okke about managing weeds in diverse crop rotations.
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S1 E5 - Integrated Weed Management

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Lee Briese joins Joe and Sarah to discuss practical aspects of integrated weed management, including tillage cover crops.
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S1 E4 - Herbicide Resistance Update

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Mandy and Joe discuss resistance to residual herbicides with Aaron Hager from the University of Illinois. Then, starting at 21:30, they visit with Bryan Young from Purdue University to discuss resistance to postemergence herbicides.
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S1 E3 - Herbicide Classification

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Sarah and Mandy visit with Christy Sprague, Professor and Weeds Specialist at Michigan State University to talk about how agriculture professionals can use the Take Action herbicide classification chart (www.iwilltakeaction.com) to manage herbicide resistant weeds
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S1 E2 - Silver Bullets are for Werewolves

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Joe, Sarah, and Mandy have a wide-ranging discussion about why we don't have a 'silver bullet' for weed management and what that means for recommendations and research.
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War Against Weeds Episode 1: Meet the Hosts

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Sarah, Joe, and Mandy give a quick overview of their backgrounds and goals for War Against Weeds