Henbit vs. Purple Deadnettle - Weed ID Wednesday
Have you seen short purple tinted plants with little purple flowers in your pastures and hayfields? It could be …
Abby Whitaker
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Livestock and Forage Crops Rockingham County Centerabby_whitaker@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 525 NC 65
Suite 200
Reidsville, NC 27320
Suite 200
Reidsville, NC 27320
Mailing Address: 525 NC 65
Suite 200
Reidsville, NC 27320
Suite 200
Reidsville, NC 27320
Job Description Extension Agent, Agriculture - Livestock and Forage Crops
Recent Posts by Abby Whitaker
Marestail - Weed ID Wednesday
Marestail, also known as horseweed, is a common occurrence across pastures, haylands, and row crop fields. It can be …
Foxtail - Weed ID Wednesday
Foxtail is often problematic in hayfields and pastures, as it can spread quickly and can cause health issues with …
Common Ragweed - Weed ID Wednesday
Common Ragweed is a summer annual plant that prefers full sun, can grow to around 3-foot tall, and branches …
Perilla Mint - Weed ID Wednesday
Perilla Mint, also known as beefsteak plant, Chinese basil or purple mint, might be useful for other things, but is …
Vetch - Weed ID Wednesday
Vetch can be both useful and concerning, depending on how much and where it is growing. It has a …
Plantain - Weed ID Wednesday
Plantain can be found across pastures, hayfields, yards, and even turf. You may recognize it from it’s long stem …
Stickweed / Yellow Crownbeard - Weed ID Wednesday
This week’s pasture weed is Yellow Crownbeard, or stickweed. Stickweed is a perennial weed and can grow quite tall, …
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