Newly published this fall, the latest guide from WSU Extension looks at two ancient weed plants that cause trouble for dryland farmers and livestock producers.
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Managing Smooth Scouringrush and Field Horsetail in Dryland Cropping Systems (FS405E)
Members of an ancient plant family, these two perennial plants can be troublesome weeds in no-till, dryland cropping systems. Toxic to horses, they can wear down equipment, discolor chickpea seed, and in thick stands reduce yields of spring-sown crops. This guide discusses biology, herbicide applications, and cultural practices; authors are Drew Lyon, Endowed Chair in Small Grains Extension and Research, and Associates in Research Mark Thorne and Marija Savic, all part of the WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences.