Managing weeds during unpredictable spring weather

IARN – As we have seen over the past couple weeks, the weather in Iowa can change on a dime. According to NOAA, that variability will continue throughout the 2026 spring season. This can make weed management even more difficult- drier areas will have to be mindful of choosing herbicides with crop safety, and residual protection will be extra important for the areas that receive more rainfall. Dalton Webster, eastern Iowa agronomic services representative with Syngenta, said growers need to make sure their herbicide programs are flexible and robust enough to tackle any issues we see this crop season.

Read more at Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.

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