Several keys to successful eradication of the invasive weed, according to the article
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ST. PAUL A newly published article highlights the successful work against Palmer amaranth in Minnesota. The article “Timeline of Palmer amaranth invasion and eradication in Minnesota” is included in Weed Technology, a publication of the Weed Science Society of America.
Palmer amaranth, first discovered in Minnesota in 2016, is a noxious weed and prohibited weed seed in the state. Left uncontrolled, a single female Palmer amaranth plant typically produces 100,000 to 500,000 seeds. It is resistant to multiple herbicides, can cause substantial yield losses, and greatly increase weed management costs in soybeans and corn.
Due to their importance to the environment, gardeners should focus on making their garden friendly to pollinators. Written By: Emily Beal | ×
Pollinators help immensely when it comes to fostering plant diversity. (Noah Fish / Agweek)
As warmer weather makes its way into the region, some may begin to think about starting their yearly flower garden. When thinking about what flowers to plant or fertilizer to use, gardeners should also consider another important factor: How can they make their garden pollinator friendly?
Pollination plays a vital role not only in making gardens bloom beautifully, but also from a food and plant diversity standpoint.