Devil's grass makes a strong comeback during the rainy season: what to do to avoid losses?

With the beginning of the rainy season, the Devil's Grass (Sporobolus indicus) returns with force, representing the most feared weed by the farmer due to its aggressiveness and difficulty in control. Agricultural engineer Wagner Pires warns that this plant is a "problem" that spreads rapidly across the farm, easily arriving via the hoof of a horse, the tire of a pickup truck, and even by the wind. The Devil's Grass first appears in areas such as the edges of corridors, where the tractor passes, and gradually takes over the entire area, stealing the productivity of the pasture. The main reason for immediate combat is its potential for seed production. A single plant produces about 200 thousand seeds per year, which generates a long-term problem for the farm. Check it out: The strategy to combat Devil's Grass requires precise timing and the combination of active ingredients. According to Wagner Pires, the problem of the weed is not solved with magic formulas and the producer cannot ...