Weed Impact on Crop Stand
As you drive down the interstate and back country roads, you probably notice fields of purple or green scattered throughout the countryside. They are the first signs of vegetative growth in the spring, when temperatures begin to warm. These fields may look like beautiful flower gardens to some, but it can be a weedy nightmare for a farmer. These winter annual weeds are usually more defined in no-till or minimum tillage fields. A winter annual seed germinates in the fall,