Articles tagged under: waterhemp
Target Weeds Early
Published January 4, 2020
It’s time now to develop a weed control strategy for 2020. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jeff Ellis says it takes some planning. "Know your history and what weeds you have out there; I think the key overall for weed…A Better Chance for Weed Control in 2020
Published December 6, 2019
Waterhemp and marestail were the problem weeds in prevented plant acres this year. NDSU Extension weed specialist Joe Ikley says Palmer amaranth was also found in prevent plant fields seeded to millet. "These were fields that may have had a…XtendFlex Soybeans Launch Expected in 2020
Published November 26, 2019
Bayer is launching a soybean trait that provides tolerance to dicamba, glyphosate and glufosinate. North American soybean launch lead Lisa Streck says XtendFlex soybeans will launched in 2020, depending on its approval from the European Union. "When you think about…A Long Way to Go
Published August 30, 2019
Heat units are critical to help the corn reach the finish line to maturity. Joe Ehlers sells Pioneer Seed in Lidgerwood, North Dakota. "It all depends on the weather in September and October. In August, the cool temperatures didn't help.…Flooded Fields Could Be Troublesome for Weeds
Published July 22, 2019
NDSU Extension weed scientist Joe Ikley says flooded spots in fields could be troublesome for late season weed control. "We've opened up canopies in the flooded areas. Waterhemp can germinate and go to seed this time of the year still,"…Weed Management Strategies: Episode Eight
Published May 8, 2019
In the eighth episode of Weed Management Strategies, University of Illinois Associate Professor Aaron Hager takes a closer look at waterhemp resistance to Group 15 herbicides. Presented by the North Dakota Soybean Council, Weed Management Strategies is a ten-part series…Weed Management Strategies: Episode Three
Published April 3, 2019
Waterhemp is one herbicide resistant weed that continues to challenge farmers. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson says to better manage the weed, farmers can invest more in their herbicide program. Anderson also says farmers can be forward-thinking in…Waterhemp Showing Resistance to Group 15 Herbicides
Published February 12, 2019
The University of Illinois has discovered waterhemp resistance to the Group 15 herbicides. Tom Peters, an agronomist specializing in weed control for NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension, says this is very concerning. "These are these are herbicides we're using for water…A Battle Against Resistant Weeds
Published January 23, 2019
While Palmer amaranth is garnering much of the attention, there are other resistant weed battles being fought in the region. According to Brian Jenks, a weed scientist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center, waterhemp is probably the bigger…