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Palmer amaranth threatens Iowa farmers and conservation seed mixes
A 77 year old woman in Jefferson removes Palmer amaranth plants from a 20 acre prairie planting, flagging each to prevent seed spread. The invasive weed spreads through Midwestern fields, reduces corn and soybean yields, and challenges farmers and officials seeking controls and policy responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Huff
Jefferson
Iowa
Minnesota
Midwestern
United States
Steven Bortz
Huff
Colorado
Palmer Amaranth
Robert Hartzler
Iowa State University
Hartzler
ISU
U.S
Bortz
Natural Resources Conservation Service
U.S. Agriculture
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Bill Northey
USDA
Northey
Palmer
State Ag