Managing wild oat starts from the seedbank

Weed control has been a challenge for many this spring. Early-season moisture favoured the growth of weeds such as wild oats. Wet soil and windy conditions kept sprayers out of the fields when control was needed. with herbicide resistance adding complexity, wild oat patches may be showing up late in the season. 

As weed scientists often say, "You can't spray your way out of a herbicide resistance problem." Managing wild oats starts with tackling their seedbank. Diverse crop rotations, higher seeding rates, and silaging are just a few tools that can be used alongside a well planned herbicide strategy. 

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