That’s depressing, Palmer amaranth the worst it’s been at first known Iowa site since identified in 2013. Iowa should do better!
Decided to relive my youth and repeat my ‘Western Iowa Palmer amaranth Tour*’ after a five year hiatus. Palmer was thriving at two locations, hanging on at one, and absent at two.
The Japanese hops patch I found was bigger than I initially thought. My conclusions:
Japanese hops > reed canarygrass > old man Bob
In the 35+ years since the Iowa State Fair Weed ID Contest was resurrected, I’ve learned to grow much better weeds. @mjanders1, @AgronGirl and I appreciate the coverage #IPTV has provided over the years.
1987 youtu.be/GtCq38Ei8ZQ?si=a8oQ…
2025 youtu.be/-WEg7E66kOI?si=Ercy…









