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Cool, dry weather slows early season weed emergence across Upper Midwest

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An extension crops educator suggests recent weather conditions are preventing early season weeds from flourishing. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says it’s been cool and dry across the Upper Midwest. “The dewpoint is low, relative humidity is low, and colder soils. So we really haven’t seen the emergence, typically we look for some […]

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