Herbicide-resistant pigweed is taking over southern Idaho fields, slashing sugar beet yields by up to 50% and forcing local farmers to rethink their strategies. At this year’s Sugar Beet Conference in Boise, experts are tackling the pigweed problem head-on, sharing updates on emergency herbicide options and new pesticide rules that impact everyone growing beets. There’s also a focus on the unpredictable root maggot, which can wipe out nearly half a crop if left unchecked. With so many changes and challenges, how are you adapting your farming practices? Let’s talk solutions and share what’s working (or not) in your fields. #Business #Industry #Boise