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Articles tagged under: waterhemp

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 Active Ingredient for Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth Control

Published June 3, 2021

Bayer is seeking EPA approval for a new herbicide to tackle waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Diflufenican has been used for years in Europe, but it would be a new active ingredient for use on corn and soybeans in North America.…
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New Site of Action Coming for Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth

Published May 27, 2021

Bayer Crop Science is awaiting EPA approval of a new soybean and corn herbicide to deal with waterhemp, Palmer amaranth and other tough weeds. Diflufenican will be sold under the Convintro brand name and will be available in the middle…
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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…
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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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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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