Prioritize pasture weed control in the fall

Oct 13, 2022
Oct 13, 2022

Pasture-Weed-Control-photo — Foliage of weeds must be in good condition to obtain effective control.
Photo courtesy Meaghan Anderson/Iowa State University

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Editor’s note: The following was written by Meaghan Anderson, Iowa State University Extension field agronomist in central Iowa, and Bob Hartzler, professor emeritus, for the Integrated Crop Management News website Sept. 30.

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