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The fight against Palmer amaranth

Nebraska research team helps identify the best weed control program to help farmers control Palmer amaranth in soybean fields

Apr 26, 2021
Apr 26, 2021

Palmer amaranth 1.jpg — Palmer amaranth invades a soybean field.
Submitted photo by Amit Jhala

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For the past 25 years, many farmers across Nebraska have relied on the chemical glyphosate for weed control to have a successful crop harvest.

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Palmer amaranth 2.jpg — A single female plant of Palmer amaranth can produce 200,000 to 500,000 seeds depending on competition and growing conditions.
Submitted photo by Amit Jhala

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