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S12 - New Host Introduction and a Look Ahead

Welcome back to season 12 of the War Against Weeds Podcast! We are so excited to annouce a NEW host this season! Join us as we welcome Dr. Tommy Butts, a weed scientist at Purdue University. We also cover a bit of our summers, and what we are looking forward to this season!


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S11 E16 - Herbicide Ballistic Technology: Innovation in Invasive Plant Management

In the last episode of season 11, Sarah and Alyssa sit down with Dr. James Leary to explore the innovative world of herbicide ballistic technology. James shares how his work in Hawaii led to the development of herbicide-filled projectiles designed to target invasive plants in hard-to-reach terrain. The conversation dives into the science, logistics, and surprising practicali...


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S11 E15 - Two States, One Challenge: The War on Weeds in Cotton
In this episode of War Against Weeds, the hosts sit down with weed science experts Dr. Peter Dotray (Texas Tech University) and Dr. Stanley Culpepper (University of Georgia) to explore the unique challenges of growing cotton across different regions of the U.S. From starting clean at planting to the critical role of timely herbicide applications and overlapping residual...

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S11 E14 - Hidden Residues: Sprayer Hoses and Herbicide Carryover
This week Joe Ikley and Sarah Ganske are joined by Dr. Tom Mueller (University of Tennessee) to discuss sprayer hose cleanout and herbicide residue risks. The conversation focuses on how hose materials, aging, and system design affect herbicide retention, with research insights comparing dicamba and 2,4-D cleanout challenges. They also share practical recommendations for applica...

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S11 E13 - Nozzle Know-How: Balancing Coverage, Deposition, and Drift for Effective Weed Control
In this episode of the War Against Weeds podcast, Alyssa Essman and Sarah Lancaster Ganske are joined by Purdue Extension weed scientist Dr. Tommy Butts for a deep dive into spray nozzles, droplet size, and deposition. The conversation covers how nozzle selection influences coverage, drift, deposition, and weed control, with practical recommendations for ground applicat...

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