Increased costs for managing herbicide resistant weeds

A weed scientist at the University of Missouri says herbicide resistance has made managing weeds more expensive. “In just a 20-year period, we’re spending like $20/acre more on weed management in soybeans.” Kevin Bradley says controlling resistant waterhemp has been a big challenge this year and the problem is only getting worse. “Consultants, retailers, farmers, […]

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