Episode 74, Early Season Weed Management Strategies and the Endangered Species Act

In this episode of the Field Leader Podcast, Dusty visits with Dr. Taylor Dill, Director of Research for the Ohio Soybean Council and Dr. Alyssa Essman, Assistant Professor and Weed Science Extension Specialist at The Ohio State University. They discuss the unique weather variables Ohio farmers faced this spring based on where they were located and the impact that has had on weed management strategies. Dr. Essman also shares some weed management strategies to consider going into the summer months. Dusty, Taylor and Alyssa also discuss the EPA and Endangered Species Act, and new labeling requirements as herbicides are registered and reregistered. Growers are reminded to check the Bulletins Live 2 system for the presence of a PULA or a pesticide use limitation area. These are areas where additional mitigation measures might be required for application of a product in 2026. Dr. Essman has compiled resources related to this topic at this link: https://u.osu.edu/osuweeds/multimedia/endangered-species-act/ Checklist for Complying With Endangered Species Protection Requirements on Pesticide Labels (https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0222; print version attached)