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Institute of Agriculture

Weed Management


Poisonous PlantsLink Poisonous Plants of the South- Basic information on regional poisonous plants which can be harmful to livestock. Learn to recognize common poisonous plants and immediately contact a veterinarian if poisoning is suspected.


 

Hay Crop and Pasture Weed Management
Hay crops and pastures are essential, highly valuable resources for Tennessee's beef cattle and dairy industries. Many ingredients must come together to insure optimum yields of high quality forage for beef and dairy animals. One of the key ingredients is a well-planned and well-executed weed management plan.
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Weed Control Manual for Tennessee

ManualThis manual contains the 2009 weed control recommendations for corn, grain, sorghum, cotton, soybeans, burley and dark tobacco, wheat, forage crops, switchgras and farm ponds.


Link 2009 Complete Weed Control Manual
Link Forage Crop and Weed Control Section of the Manual

Specific Weed Control Topics

Link Specific herbicides for pastures?
Link What herbicides should be used for alfalfa and other legume hay crops?
Link Are there grazing and cutting restrictions for alalfa herbicides?
Link How many days to wait for lactating dairy animals?
Link What is the expected weed response to at-planting and post-emergence alalfa herbicides?
Link Is there an expected weed response to pasture herbicides?
Link How about expected weed response to pasture herbicides (late-spring to summer applications)?
Link How to spot-treat specific weeds in pastures?

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