Instructional Objectives

  • Define the term "weed."
  • Explain why both forage producers and the public should be concerned about weeds and weed control.
  • Describe several ways in which weeds cause forage crop and animal production losses.
  • List several poisonous plants found on croplands, pasturelands, rangelands, and forests.
  • Define the major categories of weed control methods and give an example in each category.
  • Describe the concept of Integrated Pest Management and how it applies to weed control.
  • Distinguish between selective and non-selective herbicides and give an example of each.
  • Describe how weeds are categorized by life cycle and how this is correlated with specific control methods.
  • Describe several common weed control practices in pastures.
  • Describe several common weed control practices in alfalfa production.
  • List several printed and electronic sources of weed control information.