2021
Evaluating Electrocution as a Viable Method of Preventing Weed Seed Production in Missouri Soybean Systems
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
AgricultureCrop protectionHerbicide
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri
Co-Principal Investigators:
Mandy Bish, University of Missouri
Project Code:
451-21
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
$46,968
Institution Funded:
University of Missouri
$46,968
Brief Project Summary:

This research seeks to determine the effectiveness of electrocution as a method of controlling and preventing common weed species encountered in Missouri soybean fields.

Unique Keywords:
#weed control
Information And Results
Project Deliverables

We will evaluate the effectiveness of this machine on a variety of weed species at different stages, sizes, moisture levels, and densities. We also intend to evaluate the economic feasibility of using this tool in the context of an overall soybean weed management program where a herbicide program was utilized and followed with the Weed Zapper to eliminate any escapes.

Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.