2020
Weed control in non-GMO soybean
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Michigan Soybean Committee
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
AgricultureCrop protectionHerbicide
Parent Project:
Weed control systems in non-GMO soybeans
Lead Principal Investigator:
Christy Sprague, Michigan State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
2009
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Michigan Soybean Committee
$8,150
Institution Funded:
Michigan State University
$8,150
Brief Project Summary:

Non-GMO soybean is an important market for Michigan farmers. One of the greatest impediments of non-GMO soybeans is good weed control. As herbicide-resistant horseweed (marestail) continues to plague farmers, researchers plan to demonstrate non-GMO weed management programs between no-till and conventional tillage soybean. The research and demonstration plots provide growers with hands-on information on effective, sustainable weed control strategies. Additionally, alternative cost-effective weed control strategies may encourage growers to use other methods to help delay the evolution of glyphosate and multiple-resistant weeds. Information generated from this research is included in fact sheets as handouts and resources for farmers.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, applicators, extension specialists

Information And Results
Project Deliverables

Weed control, soybean injury, yield, and economic returns are used to rank the various weed control strategies available for use in non-GMO soybean. We are currently working on the economic analysis from the 2019 growing season to determine the most cost-effective of these programs. Premiums are included in the economic analysis. As mentioned earlier, these trials are good discussion points for growers at the MSU weed control tour, as well as for the 30+ non-GMO soybean growers that have attended the afternoon tours highlighting weed control in non-GMO soybean. The web-based fact sheets developed from this information are housed at the www.MSUweeds.com website and on the MSPC website if applicable. This information is also used at winter meetings that focus on weed control in non-GMO soybean.

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.