BISMARCK – Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) has been confirmed in Adams County. A producer noticed suspect plants while mowing along the edge of a field and reported them to an NDSU weed science research specialist. Samples were taken and submitted for DNA analysis to the National Agricultural Genotyping Center, where it was confirmed as Palmer amaranth.
“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,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. “Palmer amaranth may spread through multiple channels, including contaminated seed mixes; equipment and machinery; animal feed, bedding and manure; and wildlife.”
Information on noxious and invasive weeds is available at www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/noxious-weeds.
To report a suspect plant, go to www.ndda.nd.gov/pa or contact your local county weed officer.