Karen Corrigan, an independent agronomist and co-owner of McGillicuddy-Corrigan Agronomics, shares insight on weeds and their impact on crop yields. As an ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy and Certified Crop Advisor with a master’s degree in agronomy-weed science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Corrigan digs into effective control strategies, touching on tactics such as cover crops, narrow row spacing, and herbicides. By understanding weed lifecycles and environmental conditions, farmers can use this knowledge as a tool for better weed control, ensuring optimum results through reading and adhering to herbicide labels.
About the Author: Karen Corrigan
Karen Corrigan is an independent agronomist and co-owner of
McGillicuddy Corrigan Agronomics, an agronomic consultant to farmers
in the upper Midwest. She is a Certified Crop Advisor and holds a master's
degree in agronomy-weed science from the University of Wisconsin-
Madison. Karen also serves as an adjunct instructor at Carl Sandburg
College and Heartland Community College teaching classes on agronomy,
soils, horticulture, and pesticide application. Karen and her friends Kelsey
Litchfield and Jen Campbell record a monthly podcast called Girls Talk Ag.
Karen is also a mom of two elementary aged girls and two doodles.
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