Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Weeds

2017 Oral Papers

Brooker, A. P., C. L. Sprague, and K. A. Renner. 2017. Herbicide options in corn interseeded with cover crops. North Central Weed Science Society. St. Louis, MO.

Bales, S. R., C. L. Sprague. 2017. Sensitivity of Two Classes of Dry Edible Beans to Plant Growth Regulator Herbicides.  North Central Weed Science Society.  St. Louis, MO.

2016 Posters

Powell, G. E. and C. L. Sprague. 2016. Fall herbicide applications allow for frost-seeding of red clover in winter wheat. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

Rogers, K. M., C. L. Sprague, and K. A. Renner. 2016. Cultural practices to support Palmer amaranth management in Michigan. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. (24)

2016 Oral Papers

Brooker, A. P., C. L. Sprague, and k. A. Renner. 2016. Critical Cover Crop-Free Period in Corn. North Central Weed Science Society. Des. Moines, IA.

Kohrt, J. R., C. L. Sprague, and K. A. Renner. 2016. Palmer amaranth emergence, growth, and fecundity is influenced by crop. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. (369)

 2015 Posters

Kohrt, J. R. and C. L. Sprague. 2015. Residual control of multiple-resistant Palmer amaranth with soil-applied herbicides in corn. North Central Weed Science Society. Indianapolis, IN.

Harden, A. C., C. L. Sprague, and G. E. Powell. 2015. Competitiveness and management of volunteer corn in sugarbeet. American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists. Clearwater, FL. (5) 

Goffnett, A. M., C. L. Sprague, and K. A. Cichy. 2015. Influence of preharvest herbicides on black bean dessication, yield, and canning quality. Weed Science Society of America. Lexington, KY. (10)

*2nd place M.S. poster*

Hill, E. C., K. A. Renner, M. VanGessel, and B. Scott. 2015. Post-mortem seed development: Does termination timing or method make a difference? Weed Science Society of America. Lexington, KY. (69)

Kohrt, J. R., C. L. Sprague. Characterization of multiple-resistant Palmer amaranth in Michigan. Weed Science Society of America. Lexington, KY. (87)

*1st place Ph.D. poster*

2015 Oral Papers

Kohrt, J. R. and C. L. Sprague. 2015. Influence of weed height on the synergism atrazine and HPPD-inhibitors in triazine-resistant Palmer amaranth. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Indianapolis, IN. (139)

Rogers, K. M. and C. L. Sprague. 2015. Preharvest herbicide application effects on winter wheat harvestability. North Central Weed Science Society. Indianapolis, IN. (98)

2014 Posters

Ackroyd, V. J. and C. L. Sprague. 2014. The impact of fall-planted cover crop monocultures and simple mixtures on weed presence in corn. North Central Weed Science Society. Minneapolis, MN. (11)

Goffnett, A. M., C. L. Sprague, and K. A. Cichy. 2014. Influence of preharvest herbicide applications on color retention of canned black beans. North Central Weed Science Society. Minneapolis, MN. (33)

Harden, A. C. and C. L. Sprague. 2014. Volunteer corn competes with sugarbeet for nitrogen. North Central Weed Science Society. Minneapolis, MN. (29)

Penner, D., and J. Michael. 2014. Stevia tolerance to herbicides. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Minneapolis, MN. (56)

Goffnett, A. M. and C. L. Sprague. 2014. Desiccation and yield of three black bean varieties. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (30)

Hill, E. C., K. A. Renner, and C. L. Sprague. 2014. Impact of cereal rye and red clover on weed seed mortality. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (63)

Kohrt, J. R. and C. L. Sprague. 2014. Multiple-resistant Palmer amaranth management strategies in corn. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (12)

Powell, D. K., C. L. Sprague, and K. A. Renner. 2014. Comparison of seed mortality of Palmer amaranth and Powell amaranth in Michigan. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (66)

2014 Oral Papers

Hill, E. C. 2014. Cover crop use in the United States. North Central Weed Science Society. Minneapolis, MN. (147)

Hill, E. C., C. L. Sprague, and K. A. Renner. 2014. Cover crop and herbicide interactions: A Michigan prspective. North Central Weed Science Society. Minneapolis, MN. (148)

Kohrt, J. R., C. L. Sprague, and K. A. Renner. 2014. Emergence, growth, and fecundity of Palmer amaranth in Michigan corn and soybeans. North Central Weed Science Society. Minneapolis, MN. (118)

Harden, A. C. and C. L. Sprague. 2014. Competitiveness of volunteer corn in sugarbeet. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (302)

Sprague, C. L. 2014. Collaborations between industry and university extension to address resistance. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. (343)

2013 Posters 

Harden, A. C. and C. L. Sprague. 2013. Timing of volunteer corn control affects sugarbeet yield. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Columbus, OH.

Hill, E. C., K. A. Renner, and C. L. Sprague. 2013. Impact of cover crops on weed dynamics in organic dry beans. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Columbus, OH.

Kohrt, J. R. and C. L. Sprague. 2013. Weed height and the inclusion of atrazine influence control of multiple-resistant Palmer amaranth with HPPD inhibitors. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Columbus, OH.

Sprague, C. L. 2013. Common windgrass management in winter wheat. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Columbus, OH.

Hill, E. C., K. A. Renner, and C. L. Sprague. 2013. Risks and rewards: Cover crops before organic dry beans. ASA, CSSA & SSSA International annual meeting. Tampa, FL.

Renner, K. A. 2013. Integrated cropping systems: A Capstone course designed to enhance critical thinking. ASA, CSSA & SSSA International annual meeting. Tampa, FL.

Powell, D. K., C. L. Sprague. 2013. Soil amendments effects on Palmer amaranth seed mortality in a Northern climate. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. Baltimore, MD.

Harden, A. C. and C. L. Sprague. 2013. Control of volunteer corn in sugarbeet. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. Baltimore, MD.

Taylor, E. C., K. A. Renner, and C. L. Sprague. 2013. Cover crop influence on weeds in organic dry beans. Weed Science Society of America annual meeting. Baltimore, MD.

2013 Oral Papers

Goffnett, A. and C. L. Sprague. 2013. Harvest aid effects on black bean desiccation and yield. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Columbus, OH. (109)

Hill, E. C. 2013. YouTube, social media, Google tools, etc...Extension today @ #MSUweedscience. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Columbus, OH. (151)

Penner D. and J. Michael.  2013.  Increasing activity of growth regulator herbicides with water conditioners. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Columbus, OH. (138)

Magidow, L.C., S. Wedryk, and D. Penner.  2013.  Atomization of a agricultural tank mixture in response to a pulse width modulation (PWM) spray delivery system. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Columbus, OH. (139)

Powell, D. K. and C. L. Sprague. 2013. Multiple-resistant Palmer amaranth control with soil-applied herbicides in Michigan. North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting. Columbus, OH. (106)

Penner, D. and J. Michael.  2013.  Water conditioners and growth regulator herbicide.  Abstr.  34th Symposium on Pesticide Forumulation and Delivery Systems: Translating Basic Science into Products.  ASTM Abstr.  p.16.