Arkansas Row Crops Radio

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep10. This week, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jason Norsworthy discuss the numerous calls regarding ALS-herbicide injury across cropping systems and recommendations for salvage weed control in rice with the current weather conditions. 

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep9. This week, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jarrod Hardke chat about some preflood weed control recommendations and options to consider for our row rice acres this year.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep8. Dr. Norsworthy is joined by Connor Webster, Extension weed scientist with LSU AgCenter. Dr. Webster discusses some of the early season weed control challenges faced by LA rice growers. He highlights a new weed that is becoming increasingly common in south LA and some areas that he is addressing in his research program.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep7. On this episode, Dr. Larry Steckel from the University of Tennessee joins Dr. Tom Barber to discuss late season burndowns and cotton weed control programs.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep6. This week, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jeremy Ross discuss early-planted soybean weed control tips, need for residual herbicides, and a round-up of the most common phone calls.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep5. On this episode, Dr. Jason Kelley joins Dr. Tom Barber to discuss wheat issues, corn planting progress, replants, and weed control options.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep4. Dr. Aaron Hager, Extension Weed Scientist with the University of Illinois, joins Dr. Jason Norsworthy to discuss weed control research on early planted soybean. Differences in weed control expectations for early and normal planting dates for soybean are discussed. Research findings on specific herbicides emphasizing waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are highlighted. Addit...

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep3. This week, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jason Norsworthy discuss 2023 weed control recommendations for our rice crop. Topics include herbicide resistance, residuals, and trait technologies.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep2. In this week’s episode, Dr. Tommy Butts is joined by Dr. Joe Ikley of North Dakota State University to discuss inversions, their impact on off-target herbicide movement, and best practices to avoid them.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep1. In this week’s episode, Drs. Tommy Butts and Tom Barber discuss a range of topics and recommendations to start the year off clean. 

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep23. On this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and graduate research assistant Lou Adams discuss control strategies for glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep22. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Ross joins Dr. Tom Barber in a soybean harvest aid discussion.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep21. In this episode, Dr. Tommy Butts is joined by M.S. student Noah Reed to discuss his research investigating the effect of drill spacing, nozzle selection, cultivar selection, and bed width on weed control in flooded and row rice.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep20. In this episode, Dr. Tom Barber discusses upcoming UADA field days, late-season weed control, and herbicide injury questions.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep19. In this episode, Dr. Tommy Butts discusses salvage weed control across several cropping systems and adds a reminder on herbicide cut-off timings.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep18. Dr. Tom Barber and guest Larry Steckel discuss mid-season weed control issues and new potential herbicide uses.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep17. Mr. Lance Schmidt, Gowan Tech Service Rep., joins Dr. Norsworthy to talk about grower experiences with Rogue in 2021 under a Section 18 and ways to increase the likelihood for success when using the herbicide.  They highlight some of the weeds controlled with Rogue including a discussion of tank-mix options and expectations for weedy rice control with the herbicide.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep16. In this podcast, Dr. Norsworthy is joined by Mr. Bodie Cotter, a graduate student, to discuss his research on coating fertilizers with Loyant and Novixid. They highlight the weeds controlled and tips for maximizing the activity of these herbicides. The benefit of a coated application versus a spray in regards to reducing off-target movement is discussed.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep15. In this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and Matthew Davis, Jackson County Ag Extension Agent, discuss current weed control issues across cropping systems, herbicide cutoff stages for corn and a quick update on the Jackson County Extension Center office construction.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep14. In this episode, Dr. Jason Norsworthy and Dr. Tom Barber discuss rainfall amounts required for residual herbicide activation and how long between application and activation will residuals wait and remain effective.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep13. In this episode, Dr. Jason Bond, Extension Weed Scientist with Mississippi State University, joins Dr. Tommy Butts to discuss the prevalence of sedges this year and our control options across crops.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep12. In this week’s episode, Extension Weed Scientists Drs. Tommy Butts and Tom Barber discuss how the wet and rainy weather is affecting weed control and some current questions that have been coming in.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep11. In this week’s episode, Dr. Tommy Butts is joined by Dr. Connor Webster, Rice Extension Weed Specialist at Louisiana State University, to discuss how the 2022 rice crop is shaping up, water-seeding advice, and other tips and concerns for both Arkansas and Louisiana rice growers.

In this episode, Drs. Jarrod Hardke and Trent Roberts discuss the pros and cons of various nitrogen (N) sources that could be used in rice production systems and the importance of selecting the right source.

Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep10. In this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and Dr. Bill Robertson discuss key points to ensure your cotton crop gets off to a good start.