Charlemagne Lim is a new weed specialist at the Williston Research Extension Center.

Charlemagne Lim has joined NDSU Extension as a weed specialist based at the Williston Research Extension Center in Williston, North Dakota.

His role will be to develop innovative Extension programs that help producers, landowners, Extension agents, economic development leaders and agriculture industry partners identify, assess and control weeds.

He also will communicate with other Extension specialists, appropriate Research Extension Center personnel and producers about issues that need new or additional research.

Lim earned his doctorate in plant sciences at Montana State University. As a graduate student and postdoctoral research associate, Lim screened and characterized kochia populations for multiple resistance to glyphosate, dicamba and ALS-inhibitor herbicides. He also conducted field trials on weed control and crop safety of new and existing pre- and post-emergence herbicide formulations/chemistries.

“With his experience and knowledge of weed management strategies, we are looking forward to having Dr. Lim connect with farmers in the Mon-Dak region,” said Jerald Bergman, center director.

“It’s my pleasure to join NDSU and the Williston Research Extension,“ Lim said. “I’m looking forward to working and collaborating with our farmers, county Extension agents, agronomists, specialists and research scientists to meet producers’ needs for weed control and management, especially in light of weed herbicide-resistance issues.”

Lim started his duties on July 11. He can be reached at charlemagne.lim@ndsu.edu, or 701-774-4315.