Last fall, after the drought had killed off most of the competition, a certain weed took advantage of the opportunity to germinate and flourish. And now, the thistle is hurting productivity on many ...

There’s something satisfying about looking out over a green, healthy pasture. Whether it’s for grazing animals, cutting hay, ...

Do you remember that pasture that was covered by yellow flowers last spring? Was it buttercups? How about that pasture that had curly dock or red sorrel and we told you to wait until fall or the ...

MORRIS, Minn. — Cows don’t like to eat thistles. Farmers don’t want to let thistles take over a pasture. A new possible solution to the problem is the “Cowbot,” a weed-mowing vehicle that can operate ...

What grows in your pasture? Ideally, abundant forage that is nutritious to horses. However, a perusal of most Kentucky horse pastures will uncover 20 plant species, many of which are weeds. The ...

Success in control of Canada thistle is usually achieved with persistence of the use of multiple control methods. Early detection and rapid response are important to identify Canada thistle before ...

Pasture broadleaf weed infestations, especially musk thistles, are a problem in the countryside, says Neil Broadwater, Houston County (Minn.) Extension director. Musk thistles are on the Minnesota ...

A 4-year field study was conducted to determine losses and gains in alfalfa production and utilization due to direct competition of various densities of Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop.) and ...

Last fall, after the drought had killed off most of the competition, the thistle took advantage of the opportunity to germinate and flourish. The weed is now hurting productivity on many Missouri ...