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Horsenettle in Corn Field

How to control Carolina Horsenettle

Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense)Carolina Horsenettle is in the nightshade family which includes Tomatoes, Tobacco and Eggplants. Horsenettle is native to the US and all parts of the plant…

Dogfennel in field

How to Manage Dogfennel

Eupatorium capillifoliumDogfennel is in the Asteraceae family and it is native to Central and Eastern United States. The plant is toxic to both cows and horses but they normally avoid consumption. It…

Photo of Annual Knawel

What is Annual Knawel?

Annual Knawel (Scleranthus annuus)Native to Eurasia, it is a winter annual that can be found on bare row crop ground and in thin grass stands. It is a broadleaf weed that has prostrate growth and…

purple flower in field

May All Your Weeds Be Wildflowers

An old embroidered pillow sits on a rocking chair in the corner of the living room. It was inherited from a great aunt who spent the time to stitch these gentle words, “May all your weeds be…

Ragweed growing in a field.

Ragweed and Allergies

One weed that is a nuisance in a row crop field as well as those with allergies is Ragweed. Ambrosia artemisiifolia is in the Asteraceae family and emerges in the spring. It has lobed leaves and can…

3 leafed green weeds with yellow flowers.

Weed Identification- Yellow Woodsorrel

Oxalis strictaYellow Woodsorrel is a common pasture weed that also appears in home landscapes. You can identify it by its yellow flowers and notched heart shaped leaves. It is toxic for cattle and…

Red Sorrel, Lee County NC

Weed Identification – Red Sorrel

Rumex acetosella Red Sorrel is a weed that is easily recognized by its spade like leaves and small red flowers (Pictured below). It can be found in lawns as well as fields and pastures. It is an…