Articles tagged under: waterhemp

Waterhemp Continues to Expand

Published January 16, 2022

NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist and Weed Control Specialist Tom Peters says waterhemp is more widespread than ever. "I've been here since 2014 and I used to drive 140 miles to find waterhemp. Now it's everywhere. It's mainly carried by birds…
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A Program Approach to Weed Control

Published September 11, 2021

Aaron Smith, who is the product manager for soybean herbicides at Corteva Agriscience, says weed resistance is the one issue that keeps him up at night. Smith recommends a program approach to weed control. "As weed resistance continues to develop,…
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Fall Burndown Will Keep Weeds in Check for Next Year

Published August 18, 2021

With an early small grain harvest, Pioneer Field Agronomist Sarah Lovas is encouraging growers to scout those fields. "Weeds like waterhemp like to germinate throughout the entire growing season with the absence of a crop canopy," said Lovas. "Now that…
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Weed Control Going Ok for Sugarbeet Growers

Published July 26, 2021

The weed control season is winding down for sugarbeet growers. Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters says farmers have done a good job of controlling waterhemp. "The only thing that concerns me is an open canopy. Not all of the fields…
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Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are Costly Weeds

Published June 21, 2021

With increased weed resistance, proper care must be taken to reduce the risk of off-target movement and preserve the weed control technology. BASF Stewardship Manager Andrew Adams says dicamba-based herbicides, like Engenia, provide reliable control of glyphosate-resistant weeds. "Early season…
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New Options for Managing Tough Weeds

Published November 16, 2020

AMVAC Corn and Soybean Marketing Manager Nathaniel Quinn says there are options for farmers managing resistant waterhemp and giant ragweed. "There are several new corn herbicides we've launched this year, including Impact CORE, that can help. Impact is a post-emergence…
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How to Identify Palmer Amaranth

Published August 28, 2020

NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley reminds farmers what to look for when scouting for Palmer amaranth. "It looks similar to red-root pig weed or waterhemp and usually, it will usually have a long seed head on the top of…
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