Farmers urged to fight Palmer Amaranth in Iowa
Iowa farmers face Palmer Amaranth a weed from the southwest now in Harrison Page Muscatine Fremont and Davis counties It resists glyphosate threatening soybean yields with potential losses up to 30 percent and more than 200 dollars per acre Early identification and action are urged ISA and Iowa State University Extension provide identification and control guidance Scouting from late May through the season is advised with soil residual herbicides multiple action modes and spot cultivation recommended for management Contacts: Mike Owen 515-294-5936 and Aaron Putze 515-334-1099 plus isa soybeans site for more tips