Tackling brome and ryegrass in the Mallee at WeedSmart Week Mildura

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text!On this episode of the WeedSmart Podcast, we’re getting a preview of WeedSmart Week Mildura. Early bird tickets are on sale until July 31 – so make sure you get yours in the next couple of days so you don’t miss out on the discounted price! We hear from farmers Bec Marshall and Alistair Murdoch who will be presenting at WeedSmart Week Mildura. Nutrien Agronomist Andrew McMahen who is on our organising committee and will also be presenting, gives an overview of the issues in the region. We also catch up with Kondinin Group Research Engineer, Ben White, who will be facilitating our Machinery expo.WeedSmart Week Mildura is happening from August 30 to September 1. You can head to the events page on our website to find out more information and get your ticket. Today's guests Andrew McMahen Andrew is on our organising committee and provides an overview of the key weed issues in the Mallee. Andrew will be on our “Applying the Big 6 in the Mallee” panel session on forum day.Bec Marshall Bec will be presenting on our Forum Day on stopping weed seed set.Alistair Murdoch We’ll be visiting Alistair’s farm on Day 2 of WeedSmart Week, before the machinery expo.Ben White Kondinin Group Research Engineer Ben White will be once again hosting our machinery expo. Ben did an amazing job in Esperance and we’re so excited to be bringing this event to Mildura. The machinery expo will include:John Deere – See & SprayKelly Tillage – Kelly Diamond: 4012 machineGoldacres – Self-propelled unit with Bilberry weed detection systemCroplands – Weed-IT trailing displaySeed Terminator – Seed Terminator unitiHSD – iHSD (static display)Redekop – static display - Redekop mill on John Deere combine (Hoiseworth JD dealer)News and linksWebinars On August 23, Research Agronomist Eric Koetz (NSW DPI) and WeedSmart Northern Extension Agronomist Paul McIntosh will discuss key weed control challenges cotton growers are facing. Register here.  ArticlesWe have an article related to upcoming WeedSmart Week Mildura event. Our content producer, Cindy Benjamin spoke with Agrivision General Manager, Ed Nixon, about the challenges northern Mallee growers are facing when it comes to preserving herbicide chemistry long-term.Case Studies MaLearn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website. Don't forget to follow us on our socials:Twitter/XBlueskyFacebookLinkedInInstagramKeen for a monthly update?  Subscribe here!Got a question or topic you are interested to hear about?  Send us an: [email protected] up our other WeedSmart podcasts & audio: #RegionalUpdates & #BeyondResistance podcasts for great stories from across the Australian growing regions.  #Paddocktalk fortnightly weed management news & updates for you.#drivesafe #farmsafe