Early summer control of sericea lespedeza using herbicides
Sericea lespedeza is a major invasive species of concern on rangeland, pasture, and some CRP acres in Kansas. This state-wide noxious weed infests over 600,000 acres in Kansas. June is a good time for control of sericea lespedeza using herbicides.
Fall control of bindweed
Field bindweed is a deep-rooted perennial weed that severely reduces crop yields and land value. Classified as a noxious weed in Kansas, it can be found in every county. Single herbicide applications are often not effective.
World of Weeds: Bur ragweed or woollyleaf bursage
This month's World of Weeds feature plant is bur ragweed, also known as woollyleaf bursage. Bur ragweed is broadleaf perennial weed and is classified as a noxious weed in KS. A deep rooting system allows it to survive extended periods of drought, making it difficult to control.
Musk thistle control in the fall
Musk thistle is classified as a noxious weed in Kansas and infests over 700,000 acres. Fall is an excellent time to spray musk thistle as it's in the rosette growth stage. Fall treatment also offers reduced risk of off-target drift.
Musk thistle control in the fall
Musk thistle (is one of 12 noxious weeds in Kansas infesting nearly 500,000 acres. Control efforts should be aimed at reducing or eliminating new populations and established stands should be managed with any accepted control method. Fall is an excellent time to spray musk thistle.
Early summer control of sericea lespedeza using herbicides
Sericea lespedeza is a major invasive species of concern on rangeland, pasture, and some CRP acres in Kansas. This Category C noxious weed infests over 658,000 acres in Kansas. Sericea lespedeza has a tremendous seed bank that helps reestablish stands. As a noxious weed in Kansas, sericea lespedeza needs to be controlled.
Musk thistle control in the fall
Musk thistle is one of 12 noxious weeds in Kansas infesting nearly 500,000 acres. Control efforts should be aimed at reducing or eliminating new populations and established stands should be managed with any accepted control method. Fall is an excellent time to treat musk thistle since they are in the rosette stage of growth.
Early summer control of sericea lespedeza using herbicides
Sericea lespedeza is a major invasive species of concern on rangeland, pasture, and some CRP acres in Kansas. This Category C noxious weed infests over 465,000 acres in Kansas. Control efforts should be directed at reducing or eliminating new infestations as well as using approved control methods on established populations.
Musk thistle control in the fall
Musk thistle is one of 12 noxious weeds in Kansas, infesting over 420,000 acres in 2022. Control efforts should be aimed at reducing or eliminating new populations, and established stands should be managed with any accepted control method. Fall is an excellent time to spray musk thistle as all are in the rosette growth stage.
Early summer control of sericea lespedeza using herbicides
Sericea lespedeza is a major invasive species of concern on rangeland, pasture, and some CRP acres in Kansas. This Category C noxious weed infests over 465,000 acres in Kansas. Control efforts should reduce or eliminate new infestations and use approved control methods on established populations.
Musk thistle control in the fall
Musk thistle is one of 12 noxious weeds in Kansas, infesting over 420,000 acres. Control efforts should reduce or eliminate new populations, and established stands should be managed with any accepted control method. Fall is an excellent time to spray musk thistle, as all are in the rosette growth stage.