Iowa farmers continue to battle invasive plant species in the field
Nick Fetty | January 8, 2015 Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and other nuisance plant species continue to be growing problems for farmers in Iowa and neighboring states. Weather and environmental conditions are two factors that have contributed to this problem. Droughts in 2013 forced farmers to delay application of herbicides and cool, wet conditions in 2014 further exacerbated the situation…
United States Iowa State University Robert Hartzler Mike Owen Purdue University Extension University Of Delaware Carvel
Source: iowaenvironmentalfocus.org