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Waterhemp growing resistance to herbicides

The field weed Waterhemp continues to be an ongoing problem for farmers across the Midwest, particularly in areas where it has been found have developed resistance to herbicides.

Mark Loux with the Ohio State University has been researching waterhemp to learn about the rate of developing resistance as well as ways to combat the weed in crop fields.

Audio: Mark Loux, Ohio State University