2019
Management of Amaranth Populations in Ohio Soybean
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Ohio Soybean Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
AgricultureCrop protectionHerbicide
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Mark Loux, The Ohio State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
19-R-15
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Ohio Soybean Council
$30,000
Institution Funded:
The Ohio State University
$30,000
Brief Project Summary:

This project focuses on the prolific seed production of Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, with the goal of making growers understand how preventing seed factors into the ability of these weeds to increase their density over a very short time period and slowing the rate of resistance development, in order to prolong utility of current herbicide systems and prevent years where populations cannot be controlled.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents

Information And Results
Project Deliverables

We will conduct a survey of the major soybean-producing counties in Ohio (52) in mid- to late-September of 2019, which is a continuation of previous work.
We will continue to monitor the known Palmer amaranth infestations, and be a resource for the growers and agronomists managing these infestations.
We will have a focused effort to provide information on problem Amaranthus (pigweed) species to Ohio soybean growers, agribusiness, and consultants.
Implement the “No pigweed left behind” campaign, to increase awareness specifically about the importance of preventing waterhemp and Palmer amaranth seed.

Final Project Results

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.