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5 Tips for Managing Resistant Weeds | Resistant Weeds March On

2013-01-08 21:49:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

Pay attention to waterhemp, marestail, giant ragweed and Palmer amaranth. Weed resistance is increasing at an alarming rate, and with no new herbicide sites of action becoming available in the immediate future, we need to follow stewardship programs to the letter to preserve the herbicide products we have, warns Michael Owen, Iowa State University Extension weed specialist. Common waterhemp, marestail (horseweed) and giant ragweed are likely to be the biggest weed challenges for Corn Belt farmers in 2013, and Palmer amaranth will be the next big weed threat, Owen says. read more

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19/03/2013 - Managing Vacant Property

2013-01-08 10:09:32| BIFM Events

With recent changes to the rules on squatting, combined with a steep rise in metal theft thanks to a 30% increase in its scrap value, managing vacant property is becoming a key area of concern for facilities professionals.

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Managing Temporary Repairs

2013-01-07 23:51:00| Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Sometimes, it's better to do partial repairs than to do complete ones, but only temporarily. For example, production needs to finish a run to fill a critical order. Sometimes, partial repairs are the best you can do for now. For example, you don't have the necessary expertise or replacement parts for a complete repair. With proper administrative controls and procedures in place, temporary repairs don't become forgotten repairs. And you can use physical controls. For example, you set the PLC to alarm every two hours until a permanent repair is made. read more

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