G88-875 Weed Control in Soybeans

Authors

Russell S. Moomaw, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Robert N. Stougaard, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Alex Martin, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Fred Roeth, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
David Mortensen, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

1988

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1988, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide provides information on mechanical and chemical weed control methods, including herbicides to use for preplant incorporated, preemergence and postemergence. Soybeans are a relatively easy crop to grow. Limited insect and disease problems presently are associated with their production in Nebraska. Weeds, however, are a major production problem. Each 100 pounds of weed growth results in a one bushel loss in soybean yield. Weeds that emerge with the crop and remain in the row are the strongest competitors. Those that emerge later than six weeks after planting have little effect on yield, so it is important to focus on early season weed control.