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No-Till, Cover Crops Could Be Tools to Fight Palmer Amaranth

This devastating pigweed is starting to make its way into the Corn Belt. Here’s what no-tillers need to know to protect their crops from this voracious pest.

By Laura Barrera posted on February 1, 2014

There’s just nothing good that can be said about Palmer amaranth. It’s capable of wiping out 78% of soybean yields and a whopping 91% of corn yields on a given farm. Studies have shown populations are resistant to glyphosate, atrazine and HPPD-inhibiting herbicides.

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Martin-Till Unveils New Frame Mounted Walking Tandem Row Cleaner

Steve Martin of Martin-Till unpacks the features of the all new Frame Mounted Walking Tandem Row Cleaner at Farm Progress Show 2024.

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