Articles tagged under: Kirk Howatt
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…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…Wild World of Weeds Workshop Highlights Weed Control Research
Published January 20, 2021
During Tuesday's virtual Wild World of Weeds Workshop, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley took a closer look at Palmer amaranth. "We found additional counties in 2020 with Palmer amaranth. Many of them are linked to contaminated cattle feed. We…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…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…