2022 Ohio Weed University
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Are you concerned about the effectiveness of your herbicide program? Want to sharpen your weed id skills? Not sure which nozzles provide the best control options? Is herbicide resistance REALLY that big of a problem? These topics and many more will be discussed at the 2022 Ohio Weed University.
Are you concerned about palmer amaranth? Did you know that palmer amaranth, waterhemp and other invasive weeds can now be found in most Ohio Counties? One female palmer amaranth plant can produce 1 million seeds. I have it … now how do I control it? How did I get it, how is it spread? These issues will be discussed at the 2022 Ohio Weed University.
This high-impact program is designed for producers wanting to be on the “Cutting Edge” of crop production for their operations. Topics Include: Local Weed Populations and Late Season Weed Issues; Hot Topics in Weed Control; Weed Biology and Control Strategies; Cover Crop Management in Forages; and Evaluating Your Herbicide Program. Hands-on activities include Weed identification utilizing live plants at various growth stages; Nozzle selection and calibration utilizing a spray table; and Tank mixing order for different products. Featured Ohio State University speakers include Dr. Mark Loux, Alyssa Essman and various Extension Educators.
Dates and locations are listed below:
| February 2, 2022 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | February 3, 2022 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Coshocton County: Roscoe Village | Adams County: Cherry Fork Community Center |
| Fayette County: Fayette Co. Extension Office | Paulding County: Paulding Co. Extension Office |
| Morrow County: Morrow Co. Extension Office | Shelby County: Amos Memorial Public Library |
Registration information can be found at https://u.osu.edu/knoxcountyag/2022/01/03/ohio-weed-university/
Interested in additional weed management programs? Join Take Action for Inside Weed Management, a webinar series hosted by Take Action, providing helpful tools to help you manage herbicide resistance on your farm. This year, join weed scientists from land-grant universities across the country as they share information about harvest weed seed control, the value of residuals and metabolic herbicide resistance.
Registration Links:
Why Care About Metabolic Herbicide Resistance? – Thursday, 1/13/22, 10-11 a.m. CST
Value of Residuals in Herbicide-Resistant Weed Problems – Thursday, 1/20/22, 10-11 a.m. CST
Harvest Weed Seed Control Practices – Thursday, 1/27/22, 10-11 a.m. CST