Awash in Amaranth

Red Tide Tells Tale

Palmer amaranth seedlings can quickly grow beyond 3 to 4 inches, the recommended size for control. Midwest growers are being urged to scout for the weed this spring. (DTN photo by Pamela Smith)
Palmer amaranth, once considered a scourge of the South, is being found across the Midwest this spring. Weed scientists worry that growers will wait too late to treat this spring and be faced with growing herbicide usage and costs next year.

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