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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.…

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…

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…

Added Flexibility

Published March 12, 2020

The new Enlist technology provides additional flexibility to the grower. Corteva AgriScience New Technology Specialist Josh Wilson says that is critical during a compressed planting season. "E3 soybeans have tolerances to glyphosate, glufosinate and 2,4-D chorline. When you get pushed,…

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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…

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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…

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Articles tagged under: waterhemp

Significant Palmer Amaranth Discovery in Benson County, ND

Sugarbeet Stands Generally Look Good Across the Region

Waterhemp a “Significant Issue” for ND Farmers This Year

Waterhemp Takes Off With the Heat and Moisture

Waterhemp Makes an Early Visit to Red River Valley

Weed Questions Arising Ahead of Spring

Added Flexibility

Target Weeds Early

A Better Chance for Weed Control in 2020

XtendFlex Soybeans Launch Expected in 2020

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