Education

-specifics of herbicide use (dangers to crops)

       -specifics related to transplants and direct seeded

-spray technology

       -minimizing drift

       -hooded sprayers (pressure)

-components of weed control

       -interception of spray

-weed seed production (post season) and resulting impact on subsequent crops

Research Needs

-amaranth and nutsedge control in the row (under plastic)

-Management of ALS resistant biotypes

          -effectiveness of Reflex and other herbicides for ALS-resistant Pigweed 

-control of morning glory (regional differences) 

-removal of plastic and its result on weed control (as related to black nightshade's seed production)

       -late season weed control

    

-products for eastern black nightshade control

-control weeds on the shoulders of the plastic

-alternatives to synthetic products for organic growers

Regulatory

-get Dual registered on watermelon