This spring, dandelions carpet the fields. The Weed Science website at University of Wisconsin Extension has a thorough description of the dandelion’s life cycle and some suggestions for control. A group of researchers at the University of Wisconsin evaluated fall and spring herbicide applications for control of dandelion in 2011. Their key findings were:

1. Herbicide applications in the fall were most effective at early-season dandelion control corresponding to normal corn planting.
2. Applications during the spring were ideal for late-season control when soybean planting occurs.

For specific information on herbicides, please see their slide presentation.

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