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Charles Cahoon is an Associate Professor and Extension Weed Specialist in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His role combines academic research with practical extension services for North Carolina’s agricultural producers. He focuses on corn and cotton production systems, particularly herbicide-resistant weeds such as common ragweed, horseweed, Palmer amaranth, and Italian ryegrass.
Research interests include developing sustainable weed management solutions, preemptive measures against herbicide resistance, and proper stewardship of new herbicide technologies. His work emphasizes innovative approaches like cover crops, herbicide-coated fertilizers, and UAS (unmanned aerial systems) imagery for yield prediction and crop-weed interactions.
Recent publications (2021–2025) highlight studies on herbicide resistance mechanisms, weed growth dynamics under competition, and technology integration in agriculture. Notable topics include glufosinate-resistant Palmer amaranth, multi-herbicide resistance in Amaranthus species, and remote sensing applications in corn.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed. He advises on crop and soil management practices within the department and collaborates on USDA and EPA-related programs. His lab/extension team is part of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, contributing to research and outreach efforts in the region.
