Pest Management & Crop Protection
Weed Identification Guide
This weed identification guide walks you through naming the weeds in your fields by checking leaf, stem, flower and growth habit, so you can match control to the right species.
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The steps on this page
- Note the crop and field location
- Check whether it is grass or broadleaf
- Look at leaf shape and arrangement
- Examine stem and root type
- Note flowers or seed heads
- Record annual or perennial habit
- Compare with a trusted weed reference
- Photograph and save a sample
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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