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Palmer amaranth Found in Hettinger County, ND

Published September 4, 2022

According to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Palmer amaranth is now confirmed in Hettinger County. Several plants were found and “it appears the seeds came from a custom harvest crew from the previous year.” The plants have been destroyed.

A Constant Struggle

Published July 12, 2022

Ron Truax, who owns Spring Creek Ag at Litchville, North Dakota, says the crop that was planted in his area looks good. However, at least 25 percent of the ground is prevented plant. "Especially, if you're on wheat or corn…

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Awareness Key to Dealing with Noxious Weeds

Published March 16, 2022

Palmer amaranth is the newest of the 13 noxious weeds on North Dakota's noxious weed list. "Palmer amaranth doesn't really fit the traditional noxious weed definition," said Tom Peters, sugarbeet agronomist, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension. "Noxious weeds are…

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Weed Control Prep for Beet Growers

Published February 1, 2022

Waterhemp is the most important weed for sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley. During the American Crystal Sugar Company Grower Seminar, Extension Sugarbeet Specialist Tom Peters said waterhemp control is very complicated. "Gone are the days of one, two…

New Palmer Amaranth Confirmation in North Dakota

Published November 4, 2021

According to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, a farmer discovered Palmer amaranth while combining in Ward County. The DNA samples were confirmed by the National Ag Genotyping Center in Fargo, North Dakota. In a statement, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring…

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Watch for Palmer Amaranth

Published September 21, 2021

If you’ve been using sunflower screenings in cattle feed, monitor for Palmer amaranth. Two reports of the noxious weed were confirmed on cattle farms in western North Dakota last week. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley is cautioning cattle producers.…

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ND Ag Department Responds to New Palmer Amaranth Findings

Published September 21, 2021

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture says they’re working to determine the source of the Palmer amaranth confirmed last week in Sioux and Grant counties. In a statement, NDDA said they received numerous calls from producers impacted by the drought…

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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…

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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…

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Palmer amaranth Found in Hettinger County, ND

A Constant Struggle

Awareness Key to Dealing with Noxious Weeds

Weed Control Prep for Beet Growers

New Palmer Amaranth Confirmation in North Dakota

Watch for Palmer Amaranth

ND Ag Department Responds to New Palmer Amaranth Findings

New Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in Western North Dakota

Palmer Amaranth Identified in Southeastern Minnesota

Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are Costly Weeds

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