News — weed control

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...

Farmers Exchange is proud to offer NovaGraz, Corteva’s newest herbicide designed for effective broadleaf weed control without lingering soil residual activity. NovaGraz is perfect for farmers and ranchers who need flexibility in their pasture management, featuring a short plant-back interval—just 14 days for forage grasses and 30 days for forage legumes—so you can quickly return to productive grazing. Plus, with a 90-day crop rotation window, it’s an excellent choice for areas where extended residual control isn’t desired. Whether you're managing pastures or native plantings, NovaGraz delivers powerful weed control while maintaining the flexibility you need. Visit White County Farmers Exchange today to learn more!   https://www.corteva.us/products-and-solutions/pasture-management/novagraz.html

Summer Forages Bermudagrass is a great warm season perennial used for grazing and hay.  If you have bermuda, make sure you are providing it with adequate levels of nitrogen and potash this summer to get optimal performance.  Bermuda is a heavy feeder.   There are also several warm season annual options producers can plant for grazing and baleage.  Summer annual grasses are high-yielding and have rapid growth during the hot, humid Georgia summers.  Once established, most are extremely drought tolerant.  Annuals are generally higher quality than their perennial counterparts.  Summer annuals work best in a rotational grazing situation.  Some of the...