Generally, the 1996 crop year was better than early indications suggested. However, there were numerous problems, concerns, and management decisions that, if resolved or improved would have dramatically improved crop health and weed management in specific fields. Also of importance are new products that may be available for weed management in 1997. Finally, some aspects of weed management, specific weeds, and application problems will likely be significant problems in 1997. This paper will describe these situations and provide some discussion concerning strategies to resolve the problems.