Farmers, crop consultants and landowners are the first line of defense. Scout for and report suspected Palmer amaranth. Clean equipment that was used elsewhere. Limit infestation spread. These actions are the primary reason that Palmer amaranth has been managed successfully to date.
What can farmers and landowners do to prevent Palmer amaranth from establishing?
Farmers, crop consultants and landowners are the first line of defense. Scout for and report suspected Palmer amaranth. Clean equipment that was used elsewhere. Limit infestation spread. These actions are the primary reason that Palmer amaranth has been managed successfully to date.
- Sign up for the U of MN Extension’s Minnesota Crop News blog by clicking the link Get Minnesota Crop News by email.
- Check out the Crop & Pest Report by NDSU
- Check the Online Map of Minnesota Palmer Amaranth Finds
