In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Vipan Kumar from Cornell University shares his journey in weed science and his work addressing weed management challenges in field crops. He explains the spread of invasive species, such as Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, crop rotation dynamics, and silage-related weed issues. Dr. Kumar also highlights current research on herbicide resistance, integrated management strategies, and new opportunities for growers. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Diversifying crop rotation and agronomic practices helps control at least 70% of weed issues."

Meet the guest: Dr. Vipan Kumar, Associate Professor and Extension Weed Specialist at Cornell University, holds a Ph.D. in Weed Science from Montana State University, an M.S. in Agronomy from Louisiana State University, and a B.Sc. in Crop Science from Punjab Agricultural University. His research focuses on weed biology, herbicide resistance, and the development of integrated weed management strategies for field crops.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:52) Introduction
• (02:30) Dr. Kumar’s career journey
• (06:19) Crop system differences
• (10:40) Crop rotation challenges
• (13:50) Silage weed concerns
• (23:22) Current research focus
• (28:42) Final three questions

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