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(edited)Agronomy

Has anyone found a way to rid a hay field of milkweed and dogbane?

This year a neighbor gave 26 acres to me to take hay off. All I had to do is add inputs as needed. In the past these fields were cut for mulch hay and the weeds would just add bulk for them. I knew I wouldn't take hay this year but I have been mowing it before the weeds go to seed.. The milkweed and dogbane are scattered in some areas while others are large sections. I haven't found any herbicide that actually works. Any ideas?

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Verified FBN Member (OH)

Add a non-Ionic surfactant with your group 4 herbicide of choice and you will curl them. It is also beneficial to spray before the weeds reach reproductive stage.

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