Weed Busters: How to Take the Kick Out of Western Horse Nettle
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- December 7, 2021
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Western horse nettle is a weedy perennial in the nightshade family. Ranchers need to control it with herbicides to prevent livestock from ingesting poison that the weed produces. This publication specifies various herbicide options and the application rates for each one. (2 pages)
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