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 resistance to herbicides and rapid spread, has been identified in Adams County, North Dakota. The discovery was made after a local producer observed unusual plants while mowing near a field and reported them to a weed science research specialist from North Dakota State University. Samples were collected and sent to the National Agricultural Genotyping Center, where DNA analysis confirmed the presence of Palmer amaranth.
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring commented on the situation: “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,” he said. “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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