Waterhemp Continues to Expand

NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist and Weed Control Specialist Tom Peters says waterhemp is more widespread than ever. “I’ve been here since 2014 and I used to drive 140 miles to find waterhemp. Now it’s everywhere. It’s mainly carried by birds and water to new locations.” Peters recommends sticking to recommended weed control practices to get the maximum benefit even in dry fields. Peters was part of last week’s Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session.