Aaron Hager discusses the history and current status of resistance to Group 15 herbicides, particularly in Illinois waterhemp populations. He highlights the importance of understanding resistance mechanisms, such as enhanced herbicide metabolism, and the implications for herbicide efficacy and management practices. The recording also covers the methodology and preliminary results of ongoing research to document the extent of Group 15 resistance. Finally, Aaron discussed the use of metribuzin as an effective pre-emergence herbicide for controlling herbicide-resistant amaranthus populations, emphasizing the need for appropriate application rates to achieve effective control.
Originally recorded as part of the 2025 Crop Management Conference Series.