Articles tagged under: Tom Peters
Kochia Dominates Weed Workshop
Published January 22, 2024
According to NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Tom Peters, kochia was the word of the day at the Wild World of Weeds Workshop. "I think the challenge that we have is putting the right programs together that will enable everyone to…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…‘A Perfect Storm’
Published September 7, 2023
A dry bean dessicant may have had an adverse effect on sugarbeets this year. Due to last year’s dry fall and the late start this spring, a dry bean defoliant application used in 2022 carried over and reportedly had an…Herbicide Breakdown Hampered by Weather
Published June 8, 2023
A dry fall and late spring may be causing a unique issue for sugarbeet farmers. Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters is seeing some injury in sugarbeet stands. “Our herbicides are normally broken down by soil microbes and microbes need water.…Sugarbeet Report
Published May 11, 2023
North Dakota State University and University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Specialist Tom Peters has tips for cover crop success. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Syngenta, Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and Bayer CropScience.Sugarbeet Report
Published April 23, 2023
Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters recommends sugarbeet producers have a management plan in place now. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and Bayer Crop Science.Weed Management in Late Planting
Published April 20, 2023
A late spring will cause weed management issues. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters recommends making those weed management plans now. "If you can plant early, it's possible you can skip a pre-application and be ready to go with in-season…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…Protecting Against Palmer amaranth
Published January 20, 2023
At the Clay County Crop Update Meeting, Extension Sugarbeet Specialist Tom Peters focused on preventing Palmer amaranth. "Palmer robs yield and is hard to control so wWe want farmers to prevent Palmer amaranth from getting established." Peters is more worried…