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The article discusses weed management with the major concerns being Waterhemp, giant ragweed and herbicide resistance, cutting post-emergent application to reduce herbicide costs, and examining the weed condition to develop a sustainable herbicide plan including crop rotation.

The article discusses some important issues that farmers in the U.S. should put in mind when it comes to late-season weed control and weed resistance. Topics mentioned include an increase in the use of glyphosate with the introduction of herbicide-tolerant crops in 1995, a map of the U.S. that shows the number of weeds resistant to at least one herbicide, and the number of glyphosate-resistant weeds in the U.S. alone due to repeat use of glyphosate.

The article focuses on efficient management of nutrients involved in irrigation process including prevention of over application of nutrients, implementation of production practices by farmers of the Delta, Mississippi and development of lawsuit by the water utility firm Des Moines Water Works.

The article discusses proven measures to push soybean yields to 100 bushels per acre in the U.S. which include placing minimal stress on soybeans by optimal fertility and teamwork, irrigating at the precise point of need, and putting additional nitrogen on beans to boost plant health.

The article offers information on weeds common in crop fields across the U.S. as well as a guide to proper weed control timing and herbicide application.