Fall Control of Bindweed, Bur Ragweed & Musk Thistle
Fall is a great time to spray these noxious weeds before a killing freeze. The plants are moving carbohydrates into the root system, which can result in better control.
If you need herbicide recommendations contact us or refer to our “2019 Chemical Weed Control Book” on our web site.
Controlling annual weeds with fall-applied herbicides ahead of corn & sorghum
Fall herbicide applications during late October and through November can greatly assist control of difficult winter annuals and should be considered when performance of spring-applied preplant weed control has not been adequate.
Fall applications have another side-benefit. While it is always important to manage herbicide drift, herbicide applications made after fall frost have less potential for drift problems onto sensitive targets.
Plugging Abandoned Wells
Groundwater use does require wells, and wells act as conduits for possible entrance of contaminants. Many test holes and unused (abandoned) wells are located in fields, farmsteads, industrial sites, and urban areas without being properly plugged. Not only are wells sources for potential contamination of groundwater, many are a physical hazard to animals and people, particularly children.
Landowners are liable for contamination or injury from unplugged wells or holes. The hazard of abandoned wells and test holes should concern everyone. They should be properly eliminated.
The good news is that your local County Conservation District—housed in the USDA Service Center bldg. with FSA & NRCS may have cost share money available. And the process is usually easy and can be done by the landowner with not a lot of expense or time spent.
K-State Research & Extension has a short publication on “Plugging Abandoned Wells” that tells and illustrates with diagrams how to do it properly yourself.
If you have any abandoned water wells or test holes on your property and you would like to plug them. Contact your local County Conservation District Office, in Ellis Co. call Sandi Scott at 785-624-3230. In Barton Co. contact Sara Martinz 620-792-3346 ext 303.
Save the Date: Cover Your Acres, Oberlin—January 14 & 15th, 2020