News — Application

Summer Broadleaf Weed Control in Pastures: Making Every Spray Count         By: Gilbert Barrett, President/CEO, White County Farmers Exchange One of the biggest challenges for pasture managers in the Southeast is recognizing that we don't have just one weed season—we have two. Winter annual weeds require a fall or winter herbicide program, while summer perennial and annual broadleaf weeds require a completely different approach. If you only spray once a year, you are likely leaving significant weed pressure unchecked during the opposite season. Dogfennel: Timing and Coverage MatterDogfennel is one of the most difficult pasture weeds to control once it becomes...

Foxtail is a culprit and invades forages in the summer months.  To effectively control the grassy weed in cool season perennial grasses such as fescue, a pre-emergent herbicide protocol must start in Georgia in mid to late February. Using a pre-emergent spray application for foxtail control in fescue, annual foxtail can be effectively managed with Prowl H2O. Here’s the recommended approach: First Application: Apply 3 quarts per acre in mid-February. It's critical to have at least ½ inch of rainfall within 36-48 hours after application to activate the pre-emergent barrier. Follow-Up Applications: Apply 2 quarts per acre every 75-90 days. The greater the rainfall, the closer to the 75-day mark the application should be...