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A weed science professor concerned about the proliferation of herbicide resistance says cover crops can effectively suppress weeds if implemented properly.

Dr. Aaron Hager with the University of Illinois says as resistance worsens, farmers should consider non-chemical weed management strategies like cover crops.

“We’ve known for quite a few years that a (cover crop) system can be very good at suppressing weed growth.  But the advantages of a cover crop system are really going to depend upon how it’s seeded, what (seed) we select, and are you going to target more of the winter annual weeds? 

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