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Weed scientist Aaron Hager says pre-plant herbicides might not remain effective in cases where re-planting is taking place.  Hager, at the University of Illinois, says growers forced to replant because of too much precipitation might consider a supplemental application of a residual herbicide before replanting.  He tells Brownfield some products allow a second application in case of replanting, but some do not.

“The best recommendation we can make to farmers, if they are going to have to replant, and if they are considering making a second application of a residual herbicide, simply read the product label and find out whether or not it can be used in that scenario,” Hager told Brownfield Ag News Friday.

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