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Rotary Hoe for Weed Control
The rotary hoe can be effective in early season for weeds in row crops. It's a good follow-up for weeds escaping in fields treated with early season herbicides. These often are not well rooted and can be eliminated. Timing is a key to weed control and crop safety.
1. Weeds must be small-watch for the "white stage" just before or at
emergence.
2. A firm, dry soil is best. Hot, windy, rain-free weather after hoeing is best.
3. Optimum speed is 7-14 mph. Hoeing at mid-day often causes less crop injury less crop
plants are large.
4. Corn can be hoed anytime after planting to about 5 inches.
5. Avoid hoeing soybeans between the crook stage before emergence up to three of four
days after emergence.
6. Stand losses are more common in soybeans, sunflower or sorghum than for corn. Some
consider increasing planting rate 5 to 10% to compensate.
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