DONNELLSON, Iowa — Palmer amaranth is an invasive weed that is native to the southwestern United States. Over the last three years, the weed has made its way into Iowa and has now been identified in Lee County. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an informational meeting on Thursday, March 30th at 1:00 at the Lee County Extension Office.
Palmer amaranth is related to waterhemp, a common weed found across Iowa. In addition to traditional weedy traits, the characteristic that makes those two weeds unique and hard to manage is their ability to evolve resistance to herbicides, according to Bob Hartzler, professor of agronomy and extension weed specialist at Iowa State University. At the March 30 meeting, Specialist Virgil Schmitt will discuss: how to identify Palmer Amaranth, identifying high-risk areas, and eradication practices. Please pre-register for this informational meeting by calling (319)835-5116 or emailing ebenj@iastate.edu.
ISU Extension and Outreach is part of an educational network supported by Iowa State University, local county governments, and the United States Department of Agriculture. ISU Extension and Outreach works to provide learning opportunities for citizens of Iowa by providing unbiased, research-based information that will improve quality of life.
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