April 22, 2020

PODCAST: Early weed control – tips

CCC agronomy specialist Ian Epp and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture provincial weed control specialist Clark Brenzil talk about the benefits of early weed control. They compare pre-seed burnoff and early post-emergence applications, and make a good case for spraying first and then seeding. They also discuss tips on timing, temperature, rates and tank mixes to improve results for a pre-seed burnoff. LISTEN

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