When it comes to weed control in sugarbeets, waterhemp gets a lot of attention. Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters is also concerned about common ragweed and kochia. Crop rotation is an important part of weed management. “Especially for kochia, what you do with last year’s crop and even two years ago crop is really important,” said Peters. “That’s because kochia doesn’t last more than two years; the seed doesn’t remain viable.” When wheat and soybeans are part of the rotation with beets, products should be used that are active on kochia. Peters was part of the series of American Crystal Sugar Company grower seminars. Peters is evaluating the role of older chemistries for beets, like Eptam and Ro-Neet. “We don’t have the luxury of many options so we have to take advantage of all the tools in the toolbox and if it means going back to some of the oldies but goodies, we’re certainly going to do that.”
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