The weed was found in a field in McIntosh County.

An NDSU weed scientist makes recommendations for chemical control of Palmer amaranth.

The publications include additional weeds and updated control information.

Palmer amaranth has been confirmed in five North Dakota counties.

The right option depends on the location and management goals.

The center’s living weed exhibit has more than 60 weeds.

Trained scouts and pest control strategies are key components of NDSU Extension’s Integrated Pest Management program.

Learning to identify Palmer amaranth is the first step to controlling it.