Articles tagged under: Palmer amaranth
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…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…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…Understanding the Source of Palmer Amaranth in ND
Published October 29, 2018
Extension professionals are trying to better understand how Palmer amaranth is getting into North Dakota. It’s hard to be 100 percent positive of the source. In some cases, waterfowl or farm equipment are thought to be the issue. NDSU Extension…Weed Scientist Focused on Palmer Amaranth Awareness
Published October 26, 2018
Right now, there are many questions surrounding the noxious weed Palmer amaranth. University of Minnesota Extension weed scientist Jeff Gunsolus says the current focus is awareness. "This plant could easily end up in your field. People have actually found it…North Dakota’s Plan to Address Palmer Amaranth
Published October 24, 2018
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture confirms Palmer amaranth was found in three counties: Benson, Foster and McIntosh. Palmer amaranth was also likely found in Richland county, but more testing must happen before the weed is confirmed. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner…Minnesota Working to Prevent More Palmer Amaranth
Published October 22, 2018
There are now six Minnesota counties that have reported Palmer amaranth, the most recent being Redwood and Jackson counties. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Program Supervisor, Tony Cortilet, says Minnesota is focusing on educating farmers and landowners. "It is…A Desire to Add Palmer Amaranth to North Dakota’s Noxious Weed List
Published October 19, 2018
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association made a formal request to the North Dakota Agriculture Department earlier this year to add Palmer amaranth on the noxious weed list. This spring, there was some push back on adding the weed to…More Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in North Dakota
Published October 19, 2018
There is another confirmed case of Palmer amaranth in North Dakota. The weed was found in Benson County. North Dakota Department of Agriculture plant protection officer Charles Elhard tells the Red River Farm Network there are now three confirmed cases…