Fall Weed Control Strategies for Grazing and Hay Acres

Today on the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye interviews Corteva pasture specialist, Rachel Walker, about prioritizing fall weed control to maximize usable forage and extend grazing days. Walker explains that winter-emerging weeds like plantain, thistles, and poison hemlock should be treated in fall when young, using options such as DuraCor and UltiGraze.

She describes DuraCor’s two-actives approach and notes grazing is allowed, with hay sales restrictions depending on state. They discuss why weed control matters in drought and for preventing livestock losses to toxic plants, and how improved control can reduce hay feeding and enable adding diverse grasses and clover. Walker recommends frequent soil testing and taking advantage of free forage testing, and adds fall brush control timing guidance.

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00:00 Fall Weed Control Urgency

01:10 Meet Rachel Walker

02:43 Drought and Hay Outlook

04:07 Grazing Longer Into Winter

06:19 Targeting Winter Weeds

10:21 Why Weed Control Matters

14:09 UltiGraze and Soil Testing

16:39 Forage Testing and Nutrition