For three days, a trio of weeds fought fiercely for the title of "Worst Weed" at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, but only one took home the title – waterhemp.
Farmers crown 'worst weed'
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The Worst Weed Map displayed on the final day of the 2026 Commodity Classic.
Sarah Lancaster, left, helps a crowd of farmers select the right pins for the Worst Weed Map at the GROW/Take Action booth at the 2026 Commodity Classic.
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