Articles tagged under: kochia
DNA Tools Part of the Fight Against Herbicide Resistance
Published January 22, 2025
The battle over herbicide resistance includes the latest in technology. "We are a diagnostic lab essentially using DNA-based tools to identify pests and pathogens within agriculture," said Zach Bateson, research manager, National Agricultural Genotyping Center. "We have a statewide survey…Battling Glyphosate Resistant Weeds
Published January 22, 2025
For NDSU/University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters, kochia remains one of the biggest weed worries. "We don't really have very good tools, especially for controlling glyphosate-resistant kochia," Peters told RRFN. "The one product that we've been working on…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published June 20, 2024
In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder discusses the issue of herbicide resistance with a focus on kochia. "It will be critical to rotate crops and use the available modes of action to maintain the control…New Herbicide Resistance Test Available
Published May 8, 2024
A new rapid test that detects Group 14 herbicide resistance in kochia and pigweeds could be a game-changer for combatting herbicide resistance. According to NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley, the test should shave months from the old testing process.…Early Planting Means Early Weeds
Published March 15, 2024
The warmer winter could lead to an early planting season in the Red River Valley. According to NDSU agronomist Tom Peters, that could lead to more weed activity to start the season. "We're going to have to be very careful…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…