Ventenata dubia, also referred to as just Ventenata, is an invasive annual grass that continues to be an increasing problem across the state of Montana. Due to its high silica content, Ventenata is not palatable to livestock and thus far it has proven to be very difficult to control. Currently found in 24 counties, Ventenata was listed as a noxious weed in Montana in 2019.
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MSU grad examines Ventenata control methods
Zach Fighter, far left, works alongside co-advisers Jane Mangold, middle-left, and Scott Powell, middle-right, on the Crow Reservation exploring ways to remediate the invasive grass Ventenata through chemical control and remote sensing. Photo courtesy of Zach Fighter.
