LOCATION: Centennial 1
WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2027 – 10:30 – 11:10am
Peter Sikkema, Professor Emeritus, has retired after 36 years at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus where he focused on weed management in field crops. Peter taught several courses including “Applied Weed Science” and “Herbicide Biochemistry and Physiology”. Peter published more than 460 peer-reviewed manuscripts. Peter is a source of practical solutions for farmers and readily shares his knowledge with primary producers. Peter has presented the results from his research program at hundreds of grower meetings/scientific conferences across Canada, the United States, and globally.
Why do Registered Herbicides Provide Variable Weed Control
Herbicides are incredible weed management tools; but, because their efficacy is influenced by plant physiology, weather, and soil characteristics, weed control is variable. Frequently, the reason for less than acceptable weed control with herbicides is outside of everyone’s control. The impact of extremes in weather, variations in soil characteristics, weed characteristics, and application timing will be presented.