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May 12, 2021 | 8:34 AM
The latest survey conducted by the Weed Science Society of America shows that Palmer amaranth is the hardest to control weed in grass crops, while foxtail species are the most prevalent.
Palmer amaranth seed head. Photo courtesy of Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org.
More than 315 weed scientists across the U.S. and Canada participated in the survey, which was conducted during 2020. Seven categories of grass crops were included, covering weeds found in corn; rice; sorghum; turf; spring cereal grains; winter cereal grains; and pastureland, rangeland and other hay.
In addition to leading the overall survey results as the most troublesome weed, Palmer amaranth was identified as the most troublesome weed in corn, followed closely by its cousin waterhemp. Palmer amaranth also ranked as both the most troublesome
The Results are in: WSSA Survey Ranks Most Common and Most Troublesome Weeds in Grass Crops, Pasture, and Turf
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The latest survey conducted by the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) shows that Palmer amaranth is the hardest to control weed in grass crops, while foxtail species are the most prevalent.
Stanley Culpepper, professor and extension weed scientist at the University of Georgia, says “Palmer amaranth grows rapidly, has an extensive root structure and produces massive amounts of seeds that are easily transported and spread.” WESTMINSTER, Colo. (PRWEB) May 11, 2021 The latest survey conducted by the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) shows that Palmer amaranth is the hardest to control weed in grass crops, while foxtail species are the most prevalent.
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