Tag: palmer amaranth
Is your seed mix tested for Palmer amaranth?
A single mature plant left to go to seed can turn into a weed
management nightmare for years to come.
Scientists develop way to detect Palmer amaranth
The assay can detect genetic variations unique to Palmer even when flooded with samples from closely related species, including waterhemp.
Seed groups address Palmer amaranth weed
The American Seed Trade Association hosted a meeting to discuss a collaborative approach to addressing Palmer amaranth and other weed seed issues.
Fight Palmer amaranth from spreading
Ohio has declared a zero-tolerance threshold on Palmer amaranth, an aggressive weed that has been found in 18 Ohio counties. Do you know what to do if you find it in your fields?
Invasive species could cause billions in damages
Invasive insects and pathogens could be a multi-billion-dollar threat to global agriculture and developing countries may be the biggest target.
Palmer amaranth: Find it, stop it
Palmer amaranth is a member of the pigweed family and is spreading across the U.S.A.
Get ahead of the weeds in 2016
Having a weed management plan can be beneficial to maximizing your crop yield this year. OSU's weed experts, Mark Loux and Doug Doohan share a few pointers on weed management.
You do NOT want to find this weed in your fields
Time-elapse videos from Purdue University show need for pre-emergent herbicide to control Palmer amaranth.
