Crop rotation is key in the fight against weeds 

Crop rotation is key in the fight against weeds 

February 18, 2026 News -- KRJB-KRJM-KKCQ 0

Weeds are a concern for every sugarbeet producer, and producers are always trying to come up with the best strategy to combat them. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Lead Sugarbeet Specialist Dr Tom Peters says your crop rotation will dictate success in your sugarbeet crop. 

Peters lays out what he “likes to do” when mapping out a crop rotation strategy. 

Peters says a good crop rotation strategy can also be effective when battling superweeds. 

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