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Articles tagged under: pigweed

Kochia, Waterhemp Lead List of Problem Weeds in Region

Published April 3, 2026

Weed resistance remains a worry. Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Aaron Froemke offers a quick rundown of some of the weeds to keep an eye out for this spring. "Starting off with grasses, you've got your green foxtail, and also wild…
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Early Weed ID Key to Protecting Yields

Published February 9, 2026

Weeds are a big yield robber, and early detection is all-important, but equally important is identification. University of Minnesota Regional Extension Educator Eric Yu says early, accurate identification is the first step toward reducing yield loss. "We really want to…
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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.…
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Watch for Weed Escapes

Published May 30, 2020

There's a breakdown of pre-emerge herbicides this spring, allowing pigweeds to flourish. It is unknown why the chemicals did not activate properly. "One good indicator of activation is the nurse crops. I've walked some fields where we should have done…
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Palmer Amaranth Suspected in ND

Published August 17, 2018

Two possible cases of Palmer amaranth are being investigated in North Dakota. A sample submitted to the University of Illinois plant clinic has positively identified it as Palmer amaranth. State officials have now ordered extensive DNA analysis to confirm that…
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