The Wild West of Weeds with Purdue University’s Dr. Tommy Butts
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Sean and Andrew discuss weed control strategies in corn and soybeans with Dr. Tommy Butts from Purdue University.
Sean and Andrew sit down with Purdue’s Dr. Tommy Butts to dig into the nitty-gritty of weed control in corn and soybeans. The crew discusses: ✅ The top weed control issues across the Corn Belt ✅ The evolution of weed resistance ✅ Optimal herbicide formulations, application timing and method ✅ Recommendations for spray drone applications and adoption ✅ The impact of speed on herbicide and fungicide application effectiveness ✅ Additional tools for weed management 🌱 Meet the Guest: Dr. Tommy Butts is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Extension Weed Scientist in Site-Specific Weed Management. Tommy originally hails from southern Wisconsin, where he grew up around dairy farms. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Master of Science in Agronomy-Weed Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Ph.D. in Agronomy-Weed Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tommy’s research and extension efforts focus on identifying novel weed management strategies through diversified methods, including the use of precision agriculture and application technologies in a targeted, site-specific approach. His overall goal is to…
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