Articles tagged under: waterhemp
Extension Updates Recommendations for Waterhemp Control in Sugarbeets
Published January 14, 2021
University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension’s annual Sugarbeet Research Reporting Session was held virtually this past week. Research on waterhemp control is a priority. Extension agronomist Tom Peters says new research has revealed some inaccurate previous waterhemp assumptions. "I've…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…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…Significant Palmer Amaranth Discovery in Benson County, ND
Published August 28, 2020
Palmer amaranth, along with large amounts of waterhemp, were identified in a Benson County, North Dakota soybean field. Count Extension agent Scott Knoke found the patch while conducting an integrated pest survey. "I came across plants that didn't look right.…Sugarbeet Stands Generally Look Good Across the Region
Published August 4, 2020
The exception may be in the area south of Grand Forks and in the northern Red River Valley, where there was too much moisture. Syngenta sales representative Marc Rinke says the beet co-ops have already announced early start dates for…Waterhemp a “Significant Issue” for ND Farmers This Year
Published August 1, 2020
Waterhemp continues to be a significant issue for North Dakota farmers. According to Centrol Crop Consulting agronomist Lee Breise, the weather hasn't helped much. "Waterhemp is exploding in fields fast. We have high populations in some fields where we never…Waterhemp Takes Off With the Heat and Moisture
Published July 1, 2020
Weed pressure is cranking up. FMC Retail Market Manager Sam Lockhart is seeing some common weed issues. "I've seen fields that were prevent plant last year really come alive with a lot of waterhemp. Residual herbicides are needed for that…Waterhemp Makes an Early Visit to Red River Valley
Published May 6, 2020
Early season weeds are starting to emerge across North Dakota. Lambsquarters, wild buckwheat, kochia and volunteer hemp are popping up. Waterhemp is also making an early appearance. "We found waterhemp in Fargo research fields and some sugarbeet cooperatives have found…Weed Questions Arising Ahead of Spring
Published March 12, 2020
University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters is fielding questions about grass and broadleaf control in wheat. "Some of our programs we're using in small grains aren't controlling the grasses anymore. It's a sugarbeet issue because a…