Weed problems may explode this year because of too much grazing
last summer on drought-affected land.
“Because pastures were overgrazed, there will be increased weed pressure this
spring,” said Valerie Tate, an agronomist for the University of Missouri Extension
Service, “because of the open canopy that that overgrazing has left.”
Overgrazed pastures stunt plant roots and allow weeds to fill in open spaces,
said Tate, who recommends adopting grazing plans that give pastures some rest, making
them stronger and healthier.
Continue reading Last year’s drought could mean more weeds at Brownfield Ag News.
