UW Extension Offers Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Palmeer Amaranth

Laramie, Wyo.-Aug. 21, 2024-As Palmer amaranth continues to spread across the Intermountain West, the University of Wyoming Extension has released a new publication on how to identify this invasive weed, best practices for preventing its dispersal, and the limited options available for its control.

Now considered one of the most damaging agricultural weeds in the U.S., Palmer amaranth was first reported in Wyoming in 2018. To date, reports of the weed have been recorded in four counties.

"Palmer amaranth is a new weed in Wyoming with a notorious reputation for being difficult to manage," says...