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Weeds coming on as Midwest fields warm up

Weeds are taking advantage of more spring-like weather across the Midwest.

Central Iowa farmer Corey Hillebo says he first noticed some broadleaf weeds during a warmup in March.

“Especially around the edges, around some tile intakes, things of that nature. We are strip-till, so we are conscious of that and making sure we get the right burndown products in when we’re getting our pre’s on.”

The Polk City corn and soybean grower tells Brownfield cover crops are greening up too.