Bindweed threat

30 May 1997

Bindweed threat

BLACK bindweed could pose a threat to cereal crops this year unless action is taken now to control its spread.

Early frosts, thin crops and recent rain have encouraged germination. Farmers who sprayed in March and April should recheck their cereal crops now to avoid harvesting difficulties and sample contamination, warns DowElanco agronomist Mike Ashworth.n