The Harrington Seed Destructor is one of several technologies that provide up to 95 per cent of weed seed control.

Seed mills strike back at weed resistance

Researchers have seen up to 95 per cent control of resistant weed biotypes

Weed biotypes have an incredible capacity for developing resistance to chemical products and growers are having a tough time keeping up with the changes. Some farmers are now battling weed […] Read more





Agronomist Craig Reid says there are effective strategies growers can use to manage herbicide-resistant weeds, such as using longer rotations, cover crops, and tillage.

Managing herbicide-resistant weeds in corn

Planning and variety in rotations is a large factor, but cover crops and herbicide programs help too

Herbicide resistant weeds in all crops are a continuous concern, and for corn, these can be reduced with effective management practices. “The whole strategy [of weed control] is going to […] Read more


Glyphosate has become the most commonly used herbicide in the world, especially because of herbicide-resistant crops like soybeans.

Using glyphosate wisely

Glyphosate breaks down in the soil but buildup is shown to affect phytoplankton

Researchers from the University of Quebec say farmers might want to use glyphosate more sparingly — and for reasons beyond herbicide resistant weeds. Why it matters: Glyphosate may be comparatively […] Read more


Black-grass rising over and above a barley crop.

Using technology to pinpoint problem weeds

U.K. researchers create inexpensive, in-field herbicide resistance test tool

Britain’s island geography has been a major barrier for invading forces throughout history, but it’s not so effective at stopping the spread of invasive weeds. That’s why United Kingdom researchers […] Read more