Identifying weeds can be a critical component of planning effective weed management for your crop. There are many tools available to help, from websites to apps to your local extension educators and crop advisors.
Some weeds present specific challenges for identification; grasses can be challenging to identify, and New York has several pigweed species that can be very important to differentiate between. Herbicide resistant weeds present specific challenges, and learning to recognize a potentially resistant weed in your fields can give you the tools to manage your weeds more effectively. Explore the resources here for tools to address these knotty weed problems.