Noxious Weed Program News Today

Submitted by the League of Women Voters Observer Corps

The Mineral County Resource Coalition is a diverse group of citizens who meet regularly to find resolutions to the complex issues facing natural resource management on public lands in Mineral County and other areas in western Montana.

The Colorado Noxious Weed Advisory Committee, a critical link between the citizens of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is seeking nominations to fill three vacant positions representing the interests of a public or private weed scientist, a municipal government representative, and a county government representative.

Whether it be a yard, garden, or farm, weeds can be a serious problem. Some weeds have been identified as having serious harmful or destructive qualities and are regulated by

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — The Colorado Noxious Weed Advisory Committee, a critical link between the citizens of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is seeking nominations to fill one vacant position representing the interests of…

SALEM — Oregon Department of Agriculture faces a potential staffing shortage that could impact the scope of services the department provides to the states farming community.

Eight-year-old Maggie Carosino discovered what county officials later confirmed to be "Egeria," a highly invasive aquatic plant.

HELENA, Mont. - The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) issued guidance for out-of-county or state hay shipments to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and other invasive pests as agricultural producers strive to find adequate feed for livestock during drought conditions and a damaging wildfire season. “The need for hay far outweighs our supply right now in Montana,” Acting Director Christy Clark said. “We recognize the need to find hay for our producers, but there can be ...