Weeds are something every farmer has to deal with, but what happens when those weeds stop responding to the herbicides that used to work?

In this episode of Field Good Life, I sit down with Dr. Jason Norsworthy, a University of Arkansas weed science professor, to talk about herbicide resistance and one of rice growers’ biggest challenges: barnyard grass.

We talk about how resistance develops, why timing and residual herbicides matter, what growers can do when they suspect resistance, and how weed samples can be submitted for testing.

Jason also shares some insight into new herbicide technologies and what they could mean for the future of rice production.

And one of my favorite parts of our conversation? Jason told me he’s never met a weed he liked. 🌱

It’s a conversation about managing the weeds we have today while protecting the tools we’ll need tomorrow.