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Paddock Talk #20 Narrow windrow burning revisited and Boomspray Investment Calculator

May 12, 2026
Author
Cindy Benjamin

Welcome to WeedSmart Paddock Talk Episode #20

Featuring insights from WeedSmart extension agronomists Emily Chambers and Peter Newman.

Take a listen…

For more details, you can read these WeedSmart resources:

Narrow windrow burning puts weed seeds in their place

Does weed-detection and spot-spraying technology pay off?

Always read the label and check with your local agronomist for advice to suit your situation.

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