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Rangeland Weed Management

by Gene Towne Paul D. Ohlenbusch

MF1020

Many plants regarded as weeds are components of grassland ecosystem. It is important to distinguish between desirable rangeland species & weeds that adversely affect forage or livestock production.

Published Date: Dec 1991

Rangeland Brush Management

by Gene Towne Paul D. Ohlenbusch

MF1021

Removing trees & brush from rangeland can increase forage production and livestock carrying capacity. Eliminating all woody plants is not always practical, necessary, or desirable.

Published Date: Mar 1992

Biological Control of Musk Thistle in Kansas

by Bill Hilbert J. P. Michaud James R. Nechols

L873

Biological control uses a pest’s natural enemies. Using the musk thistle head and/or rosette weevil may prove to be an effective alternative method of control for musk thistles. 8 p.

Revision Date: Mar 2011

Weedy Bromes-Recognizing Them at an Early Stage

by Linda W. Davis

L814

Identifying weedy bromes (vs. wheat or smooth brome) at an early state is difficult, but with a hand lens it is possible to observe type of ligule, edge on leaf blade, & distribution of hairs. Photos.

Published Date: May 1990

Musk Thistle: Identification and Control

by Dallas E. Peterson Walter H. Fick

L231

The musk thistle or nodding thistle Carduus nutans, is usually a biennial or winter annual, but it occasionally occurs as a summer annual. 6-pages, color.

Revision Date: May 1995

Diagnosing Corn Production Problems in Kansas

by Kraig L. Roozeboom Curtis R. Thompson Robert J. Whitworth Dorivar A. Ruiz Diaz Douglas J. Jardine

S54

This publication will help diagnose likely causes of slow growth, distorted appearance, off-colors, injury and death of corn plants from planting through harvest. 56-page, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2013