South Dakota State University Extension Says Plan Early to Fight Noxious Weeds

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota State University Extension educators are advising landowners get their noxious weeds under control early this spring with warmer than average temperatures moving into the region.

SDSU Extension Weed Science Coordinator Paul Johnson says spring pasture spraying should begin soon for biennial thistle and wormwood sage.

Johnson says controlling noxious weeds is the law. But because there are fewer commercial spray businesses operating in South Dakota, many landowners are having a difficult time scheduling a time to have their pastures sprayed. He encourages landowners to schedule a commercial sprayer as soon as possible.

Johnson says although Canada thistle and spurge are still small, landowners need to watch closely the noxious weeds are about three weeks ahead of normal this season.

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