2023
Waterhemp distribution and management in Ohio
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Ohio Soybean Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
AgricultureField management
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Alyssa Essman, The Ohio State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
23-R-13
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Ohio Soybean Council
$50,000
Institution Funded:
The Ohio State University
$50,000
Brief Project Summary:
The objectives of this work are to investigate new methodology for herbicide-resistance screening, determine the frequency and distribution of waterhemp and other common and troublesome weeds in Ohio, collect waterhemp seed from fields with suspected herbicide-resistance, conduct an herbicide screen to evaluate resistance, initiate a long-term cover crop study evaluating the interactions between a rye cover crop and herbicide inputs on waterhemp density and seedbank dynamics, and serve as a waterhemp management resource for growers, extension personnel and crop consultants. It provides information on waterhemp management, allowing soybean growers to make informed decisions and maintain or increase profitability in the face of this growing threat.
Key Beneficiaries:
#agronomists, #extension agents, #farmers
Unique Keywords:
#cover crops, #waterhemp, #weed control, #weed resistance, #weeds
Information And Results
Project Summary

The objectives of this work are to: 1) investigate new methodology for herbicide-resistance screening; 2) determine the frequency and distribution of waterhemp and other common and troublesome weeds in Ohio, collect waterhemp seed from fields with suspected herbicide-resistance, and conduct an herbicide screen to evaluate resistance; 3) initiate a long-term cover crop study evaluating the interactions between a rye cover crop and herbicide inputs on waterhemp density and seedbank dynamics; and 4) serve as a waterhemp management resource for growers, extension personnel, and crop consultants. Successful completion of this project will provide information on the management of waterhemp, allowing soybean growers to make informed decisions and maintain or increase profitability in the face of this growing threat.

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The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.