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Preventing the introduction and spread of new weed species is important to avoid additional costs and more intensive management for future seasons.  Preventive measures can occur at many places on the farm and should be practiced throughout the year. The pieces of the puzzles below demonstrate opportunities on a grain and livestock farm to prevent weeds from gaining a foothold. We display ways weed seed gain entry, along with preventative measures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Click on any of the pieces in the puzzles to enlarge the images. A drop-down menu will then provide management tips to prevent weed infestation and dissemination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Waterfowl and weed seed dispersal<\/b><\/p>\n

Waterfowl have been documented to spread agronomically important weeds, including Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. Scientists have concluded that weed seeds can remain viable after passage through the digestive tract of mallard ducks and that Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, common lambsquarters, giant foxtail, and smartweed have the potential to be dispersed over long distances.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Waterfowl and weed seed dispersal<\/b><\/p>\n

Waterfowl have been documented to spread agronomically important weeds, including Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. Scientists have concluded that weed seeds can remain viable after passage through the digestive tract of mallard ducks and that Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, common lambsquarters, giant foxtail, and smartweed have the potential to be dispersed over long distances.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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