Weeds in Pastures and Hayground Collection

Here is a collection of our favorite resources for weeds in pastures and hayground.

Foxtail control in pastures and hayground

Foxtail is a problematic grass in pastures and hayground, and infestations need immediate attention. Small infestations of foxtail should be spot treated, while larger infestations require whole pasture renovation. This informational ...

Shelby Filley | Jul 2022 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Aquatic Weeds

Weed ID

Information from OSU

Pesticide/Herbicide

Poisonous plants

Weed control

Noxious and invasive weeds

ODA Noxious Weed Profiles
ODA Noxious Weed Control
County Weed Advisory Boards and Noxious Weed Lists
- Douglas County
Weed Science Society of America
UC Cooperative Extension Weed Research & Information Center

Aug 2019

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