County Extension Office IDs new weed

During the recent crop tour, the presence of a new weed in our area was discussed. It is Narrowleaf hawksbeard, a relative of the dandelion. This weed is very prolific and will take serious management considerations in crop and summer follow for clean fields. Here is some information on biology and management . Any reference of chemical name is no endorsement of the product.

Identification

Narrowleaf hawksbears is a winter annual and sometimes summer annual – but a real opportunist. Narrowleaf hawksbeard is a tap rooted annual of the Asteraceae family native to Eurasia. Plants have yellow flow...