Weeds can reduce the quantity and the stand life of desirable forage plants in pastures and hayfields. Weeds also impact the aesthetic value of a pasture. Therefore, producers may choose to initiate ...

Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is an aggressive, creeping perennial weed that infests crops, pastures, rangeland, roadsides and noncrop areas. Generally, infestations start on disturbed ground, ...

Canada thistle may look beautiful and innocent with its bright yellow and purple flowers towering above North Dakota's crops and prairie grasses, but looks may be deceiving. The plant is an invasive ...

Success in control of Canada thistle is usually achieved with persistence of the use of multiple control methods. Early detection and rapid response are important to identify Canada thistle before ...

Now is the best time to treat most of the common weed problems in your cool season grass pastures. Many ranchers know that after they are done calving and branding it is time to spray Canada thistle, ...