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War Against Weeds

234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings

Sarah, Joe, and Alyssa are three Extension weed scientists on a mission to help their audience understand what it takes for farmers to fight the war against weeds.

Funding for the podcast is provided by the North Central IPM Center, on of four regional centers funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to promote and facilitate the adoption of effective integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.

You can also find our episodes at https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/.

Science Education agriculture herbicide management resistance
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Episodes

Moisture Extremes

October 05, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

Alyssa and Joe chat with Dr. Todd Baughman, a research and extension weed scientist from Oklahoma State University. They discuss moisture extremes and how these changes in weather patterns can influence weed management and crop selection.  We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!

S4 E5 - Moisture Extremes

October 05, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

Alyssa and Joe chat with Dr. Todd Baughman, a research and extension weed scientist from Oklahoma State University. They discuss moisture extremes and how these changes in weather patterns can influence weed management and crop selection.  We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!

Fall Applied Herbicides/Soil pH

September 28, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

Joe Ikley and Sarah Lancaster discuss fall applications of herbicides for weed management and pH extremes with Dr. Brian Jenks out in Western North Dakota.  We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!

S4 E4 - Fall Applied Herbicides/Soil pH

September 28, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

Joe Ikley and Sarah Lancaster discuss fall applications of herbicides for weed management and pH extremes with Dr. Brian Jenks out in Western North Dakota.  We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for their support!

Combine Cleanout

September 21, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

Join Sarah Lancaster and Joe Ikley as they chat with Dan Smith, a regional agronomist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to talk about the importance of combine cleanout!   Find Dan on twitter @agronomybadger   How to Clean a Combine to Prevent Spreading Weed Seeds- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMq1UanSkE Between-Field Combine Clean-out to Reduce Weed Seed Movement- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHON9cnCIdo https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/files/icm/between-field_c...

S4 E3 - Combine Cleanout

September 21, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

Join Sarah Lancaster and Joe Ikley as they chat with Dan Smith, a regional agronomist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to talk about the importance of combine cleanout!   Find Dan on twitter @agronomybadger   How to Clean a Combine to Prevent Spreading Weed Seeds- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMq1UanSkE Between-Field Combine Clean-out to Reduce Weed Seed Movement- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHON9cnCIdo https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/files/icm/between-field_c...

S4 E2 - Crop Injury

September 14, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

Joe Ikley and Alyssa Essman chat with Karen Corrigan, Kyle Okke, and Jason Hanson about crop injury following labeled herbicide applications.  Find everyone on twitter! Karen Corringa - @weedgirl24 Kyle Okke - @okkefromuskogee Jason Hanson - @RocknRollAgrnmy Check out their podcasts: @girlstalkag and @AgHappyHour   We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for thei...

Crop Injury

September 14, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

Joe Ikley and Alyssa Essman chat with Karen Corrigan, Kyle Okke, and Jason Hanson about crop injury following labeled herbicide applications.  Find everyone on twitter! Karen Corringa - @weedgirl24 Kyle Okke - @okkefromuskogee Jason Hanson - @RocknRollAgrnmy Check out their podcasts: @girlstalkag and @AgHappyHour   We are partnered with Crop Protection Network (CPN), so check out their page for more great information, and thanks to our sponsor North Central IPM Center for thei...

Season 4 Introduction

September 07, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

Sarah and Joe introduce new host Alyssa Essman, our new partnership with the Crop Protection Network, recap issues from the summer, and give us a look into what season 4 will bring!   Special thanks to the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center for their funding and support! https://www.ncipmc.org/

S4 E1 - Season 4 Introduction

September 07, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

Sarah and Joe introduce new host Alyssa Essman, our new partnership with the Crop Protection Network, recap issues from the summer, and give us a look into what season 4 will bring!   Special thanks to the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center for their funding and support! https://www.ncipmc.org/

Season 3 Wrap Up

May 04, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Mandy, Joe, and Sarah are joined by the podcast intern, Taylor, as they share their highlights from this season and a look into what the summer and season 4 will bring us. 

S3 E16 - Season 3 Wrap Up

May 04, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Mandy, Joe, and Sarah are joined by the podcast intern, Taylor, as they share their highlights from this season and a look into what the summer and season 4 will bring us. 

S3 E15 - What Can You Do With Drones?

April 27, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Learn more about how drones are being utilized in weed management. 

What can you do with Drones?

April 27, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Learn more about how drones are being utilized in weed management. 

S3 E14 - Application in Action

April 20, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Greg Kruger joins us to discuss different factors that are affecting sprayer coverage. 

Application in Action

April 20, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Greg Kruger joins us to discuss different factors that are affecting sprayer coverage. 

S3 E13 - Herbicide Resistance Update

April 13, 2022 12:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Tommy Butts and Larry Steckel join us again to discuss the latest updates on resistance in the weed world. 

Herbicide Resistance Update

April 13, 2022 12:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Tommy Butts and Larry Steckel join us again to discuss the latest updates on resistance in the weed world. 

S3 E12 - Delay is Equal to Decay

April 06, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Peng Tian, from MU, joins us to cover submitting samples to your extension services. There are a lot of helpful tips in this episode. 

Delay is Equal to Decay

April 06, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Peng Tian, from MU, joins us to cover submitting samples to your extension services. There are a lot of helpful tips in this episode. 

You've Got to Read the Labels

March 30, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Andrew and Bridgette join us to talk about pesticide residues and what you might be doing without even knowing you are. The link to their lecture is on our Twitter page.   

S3 E11 - You've Got to Read the Labels

March 30, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Andrew and Bridgette join us to talk about pesticide residues and what you might be doing without even knowing you are. The link to their lecture is on our Twitter page.   

S3 E10 - Weed Management in Dry Beans and Field Peas

March 23, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Find out what challenges and opportunities lie within the dry bean and field pea crops when it comes to weed management. 

Weed Management in Dry Beans and Field Peas

March 23, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Find out what challenges and opportunities lie within the dry bean and field pea crops when it comes to weed management. 

Turf Talk

March 16, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Scott McElroy from Auburn joins us to #talkturf. Find out about herbicides used in turfgrass and more. 

Turf Talk

March 16, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Scott McElroy from Auburn joins us to #talkturf. Find out about herbicides used in turfgrass and more. 

S3 E9 - Turf Talk

March 16, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Scott McElroy from Auburn joins us to #talkturf. Find out about herbicides used in turfgrass and more. 

S3 E8 - It Only Takes One Person To Make A Difference

March 09, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Stanley Culpepper joined us to discuss the Endangered Species Act and the work that he does. 

It Only Takes One Person To Make A Difference

March 09, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Stanley Culpepper joined us to discuss the Endangered Species Act and the work that he does. 

WSSA Winners from Illinois

March 02, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

This week we chatted with the Weed Science Society of America's winners from the University of Illinois. They covered lots of topics and focused on their findings and their areas of expertise. 

WSSA Winners from Illinois

March 02, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

This week we chatted with the Weed Science Society of America's winners from the University of Illinois. They covered lots of topics and focused on their findings and their areas of expertise. 

S3 E7 - WSSA Winners from Illinois

March 02, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

This week we chatted with the Weed Science Society of America's winners from the University of Illinois. They covered lots of topics and focused on their findings and their areas of expertise. 

Planting Green

February 23, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Dr. Werle joins us to talk about planting soybeans green and how to terminate cover crops. 

S3 E6 - Planting Green

February 23, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Dr. Werle joins us to talk about planting soybeans green and how to terminate cover crops. 

Got Manure?

February 16, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Melissa Wilson, the manure specialist, talks about some stinky stuff this week and how manure is related to weed science. 

S3 E5 - Got Manure?

February 16, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Melissa Wilson, the manure specialist, talks about some stinky stuff this week and how manure is related to weed science. 

Tumbleweeds in Real Life

February 09, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Curt Thompson came out of retirement to help us with this one. Kochia tumbleweeds are a common species that we all know a little too well. Curt gives us an insight into the characteristics, tolerance, and much more of the tumbleweed. 

S3 E4 - Tumbleweeds in Real Life

February 09, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Curt Thompson came out of retirement to help us with this one. Kochia tumbleweeds are a common species that we all know a little too well. Curt gives us an insight into the characteristics, tolerance, and much more of the tumbleweed. 

Let's Talk Formulations

February 02, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Dawn Refsell, field science leader with Corteva, joins us to talk all things herbicide formulations. She covers multiple aspects of the formulations like discovery, development, the chemistry of them, and more. 

S3 E3 - Let's Talk Formulations

February 02, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Dawn Refsell, field science leader with Corteva, joins us to talk all things herbicide formulations. She covers multiple aspects of the formulations like discovery, development, the chemistry of them, and more. 

S3 E2 - The More You Know

January 26, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Mandy and Sarah are joined by Greg Dahl to discuss adjuvants and how you can utilize them. 

The More You Know

January 26, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Mandy and Sarah are joined by Greg Dahl to discuss adjuvants and how you can utilize them. 

S3 E1 - Looking Ahead Into 2022

January 19, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Welcome to Season 3! We are excited to take a look into 2022 with several different people from all different regions and get their opinions about the top weed management concerns going into 2022. 

Looking Ahead Into 2022

January 19, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Welcome to Season 3! We are excited to take a look into 2022 with several different people from all different regions and get their opinions about the top weed management concerns going into 2022. 

S2 E14 - NCWSS Student Winners

December 22, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

This week Joe Ikley interviewed several of the student winners from the NCWSS annual meeting. They shared their major findings and takeaways from their research. 

NCWSS Student Winners

December 22, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

This week Joe Ikley interviewed several of the student winners from the NCWSS annual meeting. They shared their major findings and takeaways from their research. 

Publication Process

December 15, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Anita Dille joins us this week to discuss peer-review publications and gives us some behind-the-scenes insight into the process of them. 

S2 E13- Publication Process

December 15, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Anita Dille joins us this week to discuss peer-review publications and gives us some behind-the-scenes insight into the process of them. 

This Weed has to Go

December 08, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

Precision weed management with Tom Wolf, Sarah, and Joe.  Check out our social media to find out more about Tom and the link to his website.

S2 E12 - This Weed Has To Go

December 08, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

Precision weed management with Tom Wolf, Sarah, and Joe.  Check out our social media to find out more about Tom and the link to his website.

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