Articles tagged under: weed resistance

New Herbicide Resistance Test Available

Published May 8, 2024

A new rapid test that detects Group 14 herbicide resistance in kochia and pigweeds could be a game-changer for combatting herbicide resistance. According to NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley, the test should shave months from the old testing process.…
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Understanding Biologicals and Their Benefits

Published March 1, 2024

Certis Biologicals Vice President of Research and Development Shaun Berry believes biologicals are largely misunderstood because there are so many categories of them. "They can be bacteria, fungi, viruses; they can also be non-living organisms like plant extracts, volatiles, and…
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Kill Weeds, Don’t Stunt Them

Published January 17, 2024

NDSU Research Professor Kirk Howatt promotes a multi-faceted approach to managing resistance and weed control. "We have very limited situations where one post-emergent spray will kill the weeds." Farmers can use a pre-emergence spray to prevent seedling growth early on…
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Addressing Weed Resistance

Published January 7, 2023

Weed control was a big topic during the Lake Region Extension Roundup in Devils Lake. Walsh County Extension Agent Brad Brummond says kochia is the biggest challenge in his county right now. "I have cattlemen who are starting to hay…
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Focus on What You Can Control

Published December 5, 2019

It’s easy to get bogged down by volatile weather and markets. Yet, the objective has not changed for BASF District Manager Barry Rongen. "Farmers are going to put a crop in next year and our approach is a positive one.…
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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…
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Top Stories of 2018

Published December 30, 2018

1. The Ongoing Trade War- The tit-for-tat trade spat between the U.S. and China dominated the agricultural news scene this past year. The tension began in March with President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. China responded…
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