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Resistant weeds challenge long-term no-till systems

Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024

Resistance — Controlling weeds can be a tough challenge for farmers, and with herbicide resistance continuing to rise, that challenge will continue for 2024 and into the future. Photo by Dr. Amit Jhala.

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Adoption of no-till farming allowed for greater soil water storage with more crop residue kept on the soil surface.

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