ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 27 AGRONOMY Focused on your industry Surround yourself with a dedicated team that understands your reality. desjardins.com/ agricultural-businesses “If you have herbicide failures, conduct a test. The sooner you know what you’re up against, the sooner you can develop a plan.” STAY PROACTIVE There are still plenty of questions, misconceptions, and assumptions about herbicide resistance, but both Cowbrough and Sharpe encourage growers to stay alert and be diligent when identifying suspicious weeds in their fields. “It’s human nature — change won’t happen unless there’s a significant impact,” says Cowbrough. But rather than waiting for that impact, he urges growers to be proactive. He reminds growers that putting crops in the most competitive position possible is one of the most effective strategies that often pays for itself while also helping to manage weeds. “We can’t spray our way out of an issue we’ve created with pesticides,” reminds Sharpe. “But we can introduce management strategies that reduce reliance.” • Wild oats
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