Taking note of weed escapes as combines roll through fields this fall can give farmers a leg up on planning for next year, according to Iowa State University (ISU) Extension field agronomists.

Weed escapes are becoming increasingly common in soybean fields across Iowa, noted Michael Witt, an ISU field agronomist in west central Iowa. Identifying the survivors can tell how well your herbicide program worked, and what changes might be necessary for next year in order to protect...