declining weed control over 25 years

Recent research from the University of Illinois highlights a critical challenge in agriculture: glyphosate’s declining efficacy in weed control. Once a ‘silver bullet’, glyphosate now struggles against weed resistance after 25 years of use. This underscores the need for diversified weed management strategies to sustain effective agriculture. Diverse approaches, including varying chemistries and mechanical controls, are essential for long-term weed control. #Agriculture #WeedControl #SustainableFarming”

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