The Herbicide Stewardship Program strives to educate producers on the best management practices for herbicide use. These practices include selecting the appropriate herbicide, applying the herbicide correctly, reducing the risk of off-target damage to sensitive crops, and providing diagnostic aids to identify the cause of crop injury.
Information Contained within This Site:
Herbicides — Herbicide use on row crops, forages and pastures is highly effective in controlling weeds; however, herbicides can cause damage to plants, pastures and forages if used incorrectly. Learn the best management practices in properly selecting and applying herbicides.
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Diagnose Injury — Do you know the symptoms produced by particular herbicides? Or, how specific plants react to certain herbicides? Accurately diagnosing plants that show herbicide injury is difficult, but several steps can be taken to determine possible causes.
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Spray Today? — Knowing the best weather conditions for the day of the scheduled spray, what time of day is most recommended, and the extended weather forecast will help insure a successful spray.
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Forages and Pastures — Herbicides can be the best alternative to effectively control troublesome broadleaf weeds in pastures. Unfortunately, many of the calls UT staff receive concerning herbicide drift involve pasture herbicides. Keep reading for important stewardship tips to consider when applying pasture herbicides.
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Sprayer Setup — The proper maintenance and use of spray equipment will help you make accurate and consistent spray applications. Correctly setting up a sprayer will also reduce drift, minimize wear and tear on equipment, and possibly increase yields.
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Latest Information — Updates on the latest news regarding herbicide use, regulations and education. Find information on drift issues and concerns in Tennessee. Learn about recent discoveries in weed science and technology.
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