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New Herbicide Resistance Puts Waterhemp Control in Focus in 2027

Minnesota’s first confirmed case of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp added another challenge to weed management in 2026, while University of Minnesota Extension continued to warn growers about late-season escapes and the risk…

Electric Weed Control Market (2026-2036)

The global electric weed control market is projected to reach USD 1.38 billion by 2036 from an estimated USD 210 million in 2026, at a CAGR of 20.7% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2036.

Kevin Olson Interviewed by KFRM Radio‘s “On the Front Porch”

On the Front Porch” is a daily program that airs on KFRM, 550 AM. The program features a different host each day, who will visit with various guests as they share stories about their lives, careers and experiences. Grab a glass…

Lightning Weeder Still Going Strong

Kevin Olson began developing the Lasco Lightning Weeder around 1980, creating a functional electric weeding foundation that continues to shape the product today. The Lightning Weeder used an electric bar…

Zap herbicide-resistant weeds from root to shoot

Hi-Tech Farming: From electric discharge systems to AI-powered detection and UV light treatments, new technologies are helping farmers combat weeds and disease without…

Electric Weeder Returns as Resistant Weeds Challenge Sugarbeet Growers

Some sugarbeet growers are returning to a decade’s old weed control approach because of herbicide resistance. Kevin Olson is the president of LASCO Manufacturing, which uses…