Articles tagged under: Kirk Howatt

Wild Oat Control Options

Published January 22, 2025

For small grains, wild oats are especially problematic. NDSU Extension Crop and Weed Sciences Associate Professor Kirk Howatt has been researching control methods for wild oats. These methods often lean toward more soil-applied herbicides. "The triallate works best if we…
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Kill Weeds, Don’t Stunt Them

Published January 17, 2024

NDSU Research Professor Kirk Howatt promotes a multi-faceted approach to managing resistance and weed control. "We have very limited situations where one post-emergent spray will kill the weeds." Farmers can use a pre-emergence spray to prevent seedling growth early on…
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Evaluating Preemergence Products for Small Grains

Published July 19, 2022

Preemergence weed control is encouraged, but few options are available in small grains. During the NDSU Agronomy Seed Farm plot tour, NDSU Extension weed scientist Kirk Howatt spoke about a trial where he is using Sharpen against preemergence products that…
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Working on Waterhemp Control

Published July 9, 2022

Speaking at the NDSU Extension weed plot tour, NDSU weed scientist Kirk Howatt said there are not many post emergence options to control waterhemp. "Many of them are Group 2 or ALS products that waterhemp has developed resistance to. We…
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Herbicide Research a Focus at Wild World of Weeds

Published January 22, 2020

During the Wild World of Weeds workshop, North Dakota State University weed scientist Kirk Howatt answered questions on the latest weed control methods. In small grains and row crops, Howatt’s research is confirming antagonism between the broadleaf herbicides and the…
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Effective Weed Control

Published July 17, 2018

While the planting schedule was behind the norm for many farmers, the soybean crop has caught up and is ahead of last year’s pace. Across all crops, NDSU Extension weed scientist Kirk Howatt says weed control has been very effective. "Even…
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