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The “10 Commandments” of weed management provide a comprehensive framework for planning Maximum income for minimal investment. That’s the goal for every farmer, every year. The challenge of weed control compromises that goal – especially as herbicide-resistant weeds gain ground. Stevan Knezevic, weed management specialist at the University of Nebraska, offers “10 Commandments” of weed management that growers can reference to make sure all their bases are covered this coming season. Knezevic and Mark Kitt, corn herbicide technical product lead for Syngenta, weigh in on weed management for corn growers.
Commandment 1: Know your weeds and understand their life cycles and biologies. This is the foundation for all of the commandments. “A full understanding of the weeds in your region and how they may interact with your crops is an important step in managing an efficient and successful operation,” Knezevic says.