Doug Goehring Agriculture Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Doug Goehring Agriculture Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Palmer amaranth, a weed known for its rapid spread and resistance to herbicides, has been identified in Adams County, North Dakota. The discovery was made after a local producer noticed unusual plants while mowing near a field and reported them to a North Dakota State University (NDSU) weed science research specialist. DNA testing at the National Agricultural Genotyping Center confirmed the plant as Palmer amaranth.
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring addressed the situation, stating: “While the Adams County finding is now being managed and monitored, the public is urged to contact and work with their local weed officers and other experts to identify and report any suspect plants. Palmer amaranth may spread through multiple channels, including contaminated seed mixes; equipment and machinery; animal feed, bedding and manure; and wildlife.”
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture provides resources about noxious and invasive weeds on its website at www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/noxious-weeds. Suspected sightings of Palmer amaranth can be reported online at www.ndda.nd.gov/pa or by contacting county weed officers.
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