A word of caution to rice growers: the herbicide fluridone has become a valuable tool in fighting Palmer pigweed, but it can cause injury to some rice cultivars, depending on when it is used.

There's a weed in Arkansas that can put a farmer out of business. It's called pigweed. You get one plant in your field, and that one plant can produce more than a million seeds. Many of the seeds ...

Have you ever heard of pigweed which is also known as amaranth? This plant has been gaining recognition as a superfood due to its exceptional nutritional profile and various health benefits.

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In 2023, fluridone was approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use in rice at the three-leaf stage and onward. It was already approved for use in cotton and peanuts. A two-year field ...

Pigweed, often dismissed as a pesky weed, holds a surprising secret: it's a nutritional powerhouse and a versatile ingredient with a rich history. Known as amaranth in many parts of the world ...

Pigweed Benefits: Amaranth is popularly known as “chaulai” which looks somewhat like spinach and is mainly found in the foothills of the Himalayas. From red to purple, this leafy green is ...