Photo courtesy WeedZapper Kevin Bradley notes one fundamental truth in 17 years as a weed specialist for the University of Missouri: waterhemp woes have only gotten worse. The “next big thing” in herbicide control of waterhemp has come and gone multiple times, so when Bradley had a chance to look at two new mechanical options of controlling weeds, he jumped at the chance. You’ve no doubt heard of the options Bradley and his team have explored:
Electrocution, or using high voltage combined with the weed’s water content to fry weeds, thus desiccating and destroying them.
Weed seed destroyers that use a hammermill mounted on a combine to make weed seeds unviable.
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Declan Colfer. Image: Wellington IT
Wellington IT’s Declan Colfer discusses the development of tech for the credit union sector, evolving consumer trends, and how he keeps his team together in the remote work era.
Declan Colfer is managing director of software company Wellington IT. The Belfast-headquartered business provides SaaS tech for credit unions in Ireland and the UK, with the aim of digitising and automating processes to future-proof the sector. Last year, it launched a new mobile app for credit union members.
Dublin-native Colfer has been with Wellington IT for almost two decades, working across a number of teams before taking up the role of managing director in 2019.
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CROP NOTES: Farmers can listen to MU Extension specialists reflect on the 2020 growing season, as well as learn about what to expect for 2021. The free virtual meeting Jan. 12 will feature weed scientists and forage specialists.
Jan 12, 2021
University of Missouri Extension will hold a virtual Soils and Crops Conference this year.
“We structured the conference to provide both the row crop and forage producer with education designed to address topics relevant to their farm,” says Matt Herring, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy.
The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 12. Farmers can sign up either online or by phone. You will receive a Zoom link for the event. There will be no cost to participate in the conference.
If itâs a weed, spray it. Thatâs the mindset that most in the agriculture industry held for years.
That thinking no longer works as more weeds become resistant to herbicides, says Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension weed scientist.
Bradley uses waterhemp as an example. Waterhemp is one of 14 herbicide-resistant weed species in Missouri. It is a prolific producer of seeds, and Bradley considers it Missouriâs most worrisome weed.
âItâs clear that we need a new approach,â he says.
MU Extension researchers are looking at how to remove weeds without herbicides. One nonchemical method is electrocution. The Weed Zapper, made in Sedalia, Missouri, is used mostly in organic operations, but it may also work in conventional pasture and row crops. Mizzou has used the Weed Zapper on test plots and saw 98.6% effectiveness in waterhemp destruction.
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