​​Soybean Tolerance to Metribuzin

June 2013 | 12 min., 18 sec.
by Wesley Everman
North Carolina State University

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Summary

​This presentation will help consultants, growers, and other practitioners in the southern region safely utilize metribuzin as a tool to control glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth and reduce dependence on PPO-inhibiting herbicides. The factors affecting metribuzin sensitivity are discussed with options and resources to help avoid injury. By the end of this presentation, the practitioner should be aware of how to best use metribuzin to reduce injury to soybeans, as well as where to avoid using metribuzin if injury is unavoidable.

About the Presenter

Wesley EvermanWesley Everman is an Assistant Professor and Extension Weed Specialist at North Carolina State University working in corn, soybean, and small grains weed control. Wesley attended Purdue University where he received his BS in Agronomic Business and Marketing in 2000 and MS degree in Weed Science in 2002. He then attended North Carolina State University where he received his PhD in Weed Science in 2008. In 2008, Dr. Everman became an Assistant Professor and Extension Weed Specialist at Michigan State University responsible for research and extension projects for weed management in corn, forages, potatoes, and bio-energy crops. In 2011, he moved to his current position at North Carolina State. His research interests include resistance management, competition between crops and weeds, herbicide physiology, and sustainable weed management programs. Dr. Everman has authored or co-authored 20 refereed manuscripts and serves as a reviewer for 7 journals. He currently has served as the major advisor for 7 MS students and 1 PhD student. Dr. Everman and his students have given 44 presentations at regional and national meetings since 2008 with students receiving awards for both oral and poster presentations.​

Contact Information:
Email: wesley_everman@ncsu.edu

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