Managing Perennial Weeds in Pastures and Hayfields This Fall

Aug 29, 2025

By Emma Matcham and Eugene Law et.al

Fall is an important time of year for managing perennial weeds in forage crops, especially pastures. Some weed issues were exacerbated in 2025 due to last year’s drought, and we’ve seen many pastures and hayfields with high levels of hemp dogbane, milkweed, Canada thistle, and others.

Source : osu.edu