Can Cover Crops Control Marestail (Horseweed)?

John A. Schramski, masters student at Michigan State University, shares his research conducted in collaboration with his advisor, Dr. Christy L. Sprague.

Horseweed continues to be an issue in Michigan due to herbicide resistance, reduced tillage control, prolonged and unpredictable emergence, and changes in rotation practices. These issues make this week particularly difficult to control.

Winter wheat and cereal rye, planted as cover crops, may be a strategy to control this weed species.

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