Articles tagged under: kochia
Options More Limited for Controlling Kochia
Published January 17, 2024
Agriculture and Agrifood Canada Weed Research Scientist Charles Geddes concentrates on integrated weed management and herbicide resistance. Kochia is a part of that focus. "Some of the big takeaways we're starting to see in kochia are PPO inhibitors, meaning that…Challenges Seen With Kochia, Waterhemp
Published January 10, 2024
Despite a late start to planting, a record sugarbeet crop was seen this past year. At the Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session, Extension Sugarbeet Specialist TomPeters said he is concerned about weed control. "I'm worried a lot about kochia and your audience already…Working on ‘Plan C’ for Weed Control
Published May 31, 2023
Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says steady winds forced some farmers to change their planting tactics. Many fields saw less groundwork to preserve moisture. Spraying has also seen delays. “We’re trying to get burndowns applied in amongst the…Weed Management in Beets
Published February 9, 2023
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…NDSU Study Finds Herbicide Resistant Kochia in Western ND
Published December 21, 2022
The popular burndown herbicides Aim and Sharpen are no longer effective in controlling some populations of Kochia in western North Dakota according to a North Dakota State University study. NDSU Weed Scientist Brian Jenks says, "we don't have many options…Additional Resistance Issues in Western North Dakota
Published December 20, 2022
Kochia in western North Dakota may have developed resistance to common pre-plant burndown herbicides, including Sharpen and Aim. A study was conducted by North Dakota State University. Weed scientist Brian Jenks said the potential loss of Aim and Sharpen as…Planning Ahead for Weed Control
Published October 20, 2022
Sitting in a combine gives farmers a good view of what weed strategies worked and which ones didn’t. BASF Central Region Tech Service Representative Dan Melaas says two weeds stuck out as being problematic this year. "Kochia is typically our…A Constant Struggle
Published July 12, 2022
Ron Truax, who owns Spring Creek Ag at Litchville, North Dakota, says the crop that was planted in his area looks good. However, at least 25 percent of the ground is prevented plant. "Especially, if you're on wheat or corn…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…