However, because most weed populations generate effects that carry over to following years, an eco-nomically-defined action threshold that deals solely with impact in the current sea-son is not suited to …

Jun 12, 2025 · By understanding economic thresholds and applying threshold concepts in weed management, farmers and agronomists can optimize crop yields, reduce unnecessary herbicide …

May 1, 1997 · Weed control thresholds are often presented as a means to reduce unnecessary control measures, thereby increasing the effectiveness of weed management. While the threshold is a useful …

Critical Period of Weed Control is a threshold commonly used, which is relative to time from planting date. Researchers have identified at what point during the growing season weeds can inflict the most …

Nov 15, 2025 · Adopting economic threshold weed control farming practices typically reduces herbicide costs while maintaining profitability. University research demonstrates that threshold-based programs …

They are also self-sustaining, making them an effective method for long-term weed control. Extensive research is undertaken to ensure that only biocontrol agents that don’t threaten desirable non-target …

1 day ago · Underused decision tools: Thresholds and the critical weed-free period Two underutilized weed management tools for better herbicide stewardship are weed management thresholds and the …