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Articles tagged under: Palmer amaranth

Palmer amaranth Seed Found in Screenings

Published April 23, 2019

A Minnesota Department of Agriculture investigation found a new way for Palmer amaranth to be spread. In this case, the weed found its way into a soybean field through cattle manure. The cattle had been fed screenings from contaminated sunflower…
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Weed Management Strategies: Episode Four

Published April 10, 2019

Knowing how to differentiate between Palmer amaranth and waterhemp is crucial as farmers scout their fields. NDSU Extension Weed Scientist Joe Ikley explains more on weed identification in the fourth episode of Weed Management Strategies. Listen to the podcast here,…
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Walz Budget Proposal Includes Provisions for Farmers

Published February 20, 2019

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proposing a $49 billion budget for the biennium. The plan includes a 20 cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax to pay for roads, bridges and mass transit. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says there…
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Know How to ID Palmer Amaranth

Published February 14, 2019

To better identify harmful weeds, NDSU Extension says there's one good rule of thumb; long hair, don't care. This means if the weed doesn't have hair, it's likely waterhemp or Palmer amaranth. Weed specialist Joe Ikley says farmers need to…
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Palmer Amaranth, Houndstongue Added to Noxious Weed List

Published January 8, 2019

Palmer amaranth and houndstongue have been added to the North Dakota noxious weed list. Palmer amaranth was first found in the state last year and has been identified in five counties. Houndstongue infestations have tripled in North Dakota since 2008…
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Considering Palmer Amaranth for ND Noxious Weed List

Published December 2, 2018

Palmer amaranth popped up in five North Dakota counties in 2018. Farmers are learning more about the weed during the meeting season. Tom Peters, an agronomist with the University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension, says Palmer amaranth is being considered…
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Lessons Learned on Managing Palmer Amaranth

Published November 25, 2018

Farmers will learn more about Palmer amaranth during the Ag Horizons Conference. The weed is common in Nebraska, and has been found in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator Jenny Rees says there is no…
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Northern Ag Expo to Address Local Production Challenges

Published November 21, 2018

Palmer amaranth, an update on federal dicamba guidelines and look at other local crop production challenges are topics that will be addressed  during the Northern Ag Expo. The show is all about helping farmers plan for the upcoming season and wrap…
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Better Understanding Palmer Amaranth

Published November 16, 2018

As Minnesota farmers wrap up harvest, University of Minnesota Extension Weed Scientist Jeff Gunsolus is reflecting on noxious weeds like Palmer amaranth. He thinks it's important to understand what the weed looks like so farmers can identify it quickly. "It's…
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Focus on Weed Management for Next Year

Published November 6, 2018

As Northern Plains farmers wrap up harvest, the focus shifts to weed management for the year ahead. Palmer amaranth is now in North Dakota. That means farmers need to pay closer attention to what’s in their fields. WinField United agronomist…
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