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There is an unwanted grass growing in some crop and hay fields I want to identify and control. It has a seed head that after maturity will come off th...
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Identify an unwanted grass #862448
Asked March 25, 2024, 11:07 AM EDT
There is an unwanted grass growing in some crop and hay fields I want to identify and control. It has a seed head that after maturity will come off the main plant and blow around like a tumbleweed.
Cheboygan County Michigan
Expert Response
Sometimes a question should be answered by more knowledgeable experts. This is one of them. Please email MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics (Plant & Pest Diagnostics-MSU - select 'Submit Samples' and/or 'Contact Us') with this question (<personal data hidden>).
Please send multiple images including close-up shots of the plant of concern, as well as images that show the entire plant/tree and its surroundings. In the email include your name and contact information. Please note that out-of-focus images have no value. We are not able to improve the focus of digital images. Images submitted to the lab may be used by lab staff, with proper photo credit, for educational purposes.
Please send multiple images including close-up shots of the plant of concern, as well as images that show the entire plant/tree and its surroundings. In the email include your name and contact information. Please note that out-of-focus images have no value. We are not able to improve the focus of digital images. Images submitted to the lab may be used by lab staff, with proper photo credit, for educational purposes.
