Articles tagged under: Palmer amaranth
New Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in Western North Dakota
Published September 20, 2021
Two new cases of Palmer amaranth have been confirmed in Grant and Sioux Counties in North Dakota. The noxious weed was found on two cattle operations. In Grant County, Palmer was confirmed in two pastures, along with a millet field…Palmer Amaranth Identified in Southeastern Minnesota
Published July 12, 2021
Palmer amaranth has been confirmed in Goodhue County in southeast Minnesota. The invasive weed was found in two corn fields owned by one farmer. The source of this infestation is not known and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is continuing…Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are Costly Weeds
Published June 21, 2021
With increased weed resistance, proper care must be taken to reduce the risk of off-target movement and preserve the weed control technology. BASF Stewardship Manager Andrew Adams says dicamba-based herbicides, like Engenia, provide reliable control of glyphosate-resistant weeds. "Early season…New Active Ingredient for Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth Control
Published June 3, 2021
Bayer is seeking EPA approval for a new herbicide to tackle waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Diflufenican has been used for years in Europe, but it would be a new active ingredient for use on corn and soybeans in North America.…New Site of Action Coming for Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth
Published May 27, 2021
Bayer Crop Science is awaiting EPA approval of a new soybean and corn herbicide to deal with waterhemp, Palmer amaranth and other tough weeds. Diflufenican will be sold under the Convintro brand name and will be available in the middle…Palmer Amaranth Found in Polk County, MN
Published May 26, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirms Palmer amaranth has been found in a field in Polk County. Several dead Palmer amaranth plants were found on the field’s edge from last year, suggesting the plants grew and matured. According to the…Minnesota’s Palmer amaranth Timeline Highlighted in Technical Journal
Published May 6, 2021
Minnesota’s battle with Palmer amaranth is outlined in a Weed Sciences Society of America publication called Weed Technology. The article highlights the work of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, University of Minnesota Extension and farmers. It was first identified in…Producers Encouraged to Help Stop the Palmer Spread
Published October 11, 2020
There has been an uptick in recent findings of Palmer amaranth in North Dakota this year. Some of those discoveries are being linked back to contaminated grain screenings fed to cattle. "I would not be concerned with noxious weed seeds…More Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in ND
Published September 13, 2020
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and NDSU Extension say Palmer amaranth is confirmed in Barnes and Cass counties in North Dakota. DNA samples confirmed the suspected weeds were Palmer amaranth making them the third and fourth counties finding Palmer…