With glyphosate coming up against weed resistance – and outright bans as a herbicide in some countries – there’s likely a time on the horizon where it won’t be a crop grower’s ‘go-to’ herbicide for weed control. So, what other herbicide options are on the market that could help fill the gap?
At this year’s Carman Field Tour at the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm in Carman, Man. in July, Western Producer reporter Robert Arnason spoke with Shane Collins, a masters student at the University of Alberta, about his research into herbicide alternatives for fall weed control that could also assist with desiccation of wheat crops.
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