Herbicides
Crop Protection
Superior Herbicides for Optimal Weed Control & Higher Yields
Unwanted plants and weeds can significantly hinder crop growth, and lead to reduced yields. Manufacturers today have expertly formulated key herbicides to manage unwanted weeds like pigweed, marestail, and grasses and prevent them from competing with crops for vital soil nutrients, water, and sunlight.
Our Herbicide Products
Melvin Weaver & Sons stocks a premium selection of herbicides in easy-to-apply formats whether it is bulk containers with pump and meter options, packaged goods or granular and powder formulations. We seek to offer you many options that allow you to make the best possible choice for your farming operation, while providing excellent weed control and crop safety.
Alfalfa
Berries
Cereal Grains
Corn
Cucurbits
Grapes
Fruiting Vegetables
Potatoes
Leafy Vegetables
Soybeans
Tree Fruit
Weed Resistance Management
With very few new modes of action in the research pipeline, it is very important to carefully prevent weed resistance issues. Using full labeled rates of herbicides, and by combining multiple modes of action, we can significantly reduce the incident of weed resistance. Our sales support team will help you utilize multiple modes of action, whether we combine multiple products together or use products that contain multiple modes of action in our recommendation for your farm.
Crops we commonly treat with herbicides include:
- Alfalfa
- Berries
- Cereal Grains
- Corn
- Cucurbits
- Grapes
- Fruiting Vegetables
- Potatoes
- Leafy Vegetables
- Soybeans
- Tree Fruit
How Herbicides Work
Herbicides work by inhibiting germination, growth, or reproduction of weeds, thereby reducing competition with crops. Our team at Melvin Weaver and Sons offers expert guidance for selecting and applying herbicides to maximize weed control for the best possible outcome.
Expected Results
With proper application of high-quality herbicides from Melvin Weaver & Sons, you can expect:
Improved Crop Quality
By eliminating weed competition, crops can get the necessary nutrients and water, leading to healthier growth.
Increased Yield
Effective weed control directly translates to higher crop yields and greater efficiency in harvesting.
Easier Crop Management
Reduced weed presence simplifies crop management, saving time and labor costs.
Other Crop Protection Products
In addition to herbicides, we offer other crop protection solutions that include insecticides and fungicides to meet all your agricultural needs.