PUBLICATION W291A

Preventing Off-target Herbicide Problems in Cotton Fields

Publish Date: April 05 2018 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W291A

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Summary

Tips for diagnosing suspected off-target herbicide injury in cotton, especially from growth regulator products used in pastures and rights of way. Shows how symptoms can look similar across products and change over time, and suggests ways to document damage, look for field patterns, and rule out other causes. Includes questions to help trace potential sources such as drift, sprayer contamination, manure or hay carryover, and delayed movement, plus guidance on when residue testing may help.

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