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Vaseygrass

Weed of the Week: Vaseygrass

See below for a VERY common weed, you’ve probably seen it in your pastures and your lawns. Disclaimer: The use of …

Dallisgrass

Weed of the Week: Dallisgrass

Weed of the week, see below for tips on controlling it! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or …

Goosegrass

Weed of the Week: Goosegrass

This is a common weed found in our pastures, lawns, everywhere! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or …

Pokeweed

Weed of the Week: Pokeweed

Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in this article does …

Hay Day

Hay Day

See below for information regarding our Hay Day this year! Email stefani.sykes@waynegov.com with any questions. Wayne County Hay Day July 26, …

Livestock Newsletter

See below for our current July and August Livestock Newsletter! Contact stefani.sykes@waynegov.com with any livestock questions you may have. Livestock …

Pigweed

Weed of the Week: Pigweed

Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in this article does …

Sandspur

Weed of the Week: Sandspur

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Sicklepod

Weed of the Week: Sicklepod

This week’s weed is toxic! Scout now for plants, mature ones are seen in late summer and early fall. …

Broomsedge

Weed of the Week: Broomsedge

Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in this article does …

Showy Crotalaria

Weed of the Week: Showy Crotalaria

Be on the lookout for this week’s weed…it can be TOXIC to all livestock species. Disclaimer: The use of brand names …

Smartweed

Weed of the Week: Smartweed

See below for this week’s weed! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products …

Florida Pusley weed

Weed of the Week: Florida Pusley

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