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Justin Kirk leaves ‘Weeds’ to monkey around in ‘Animal Practice’

August 11, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

The role couldn’t be more different from Andy Botwin, the hedonistic tag-along he plays on Showtime’s “Weeds,” which wraps up its eighth and final season this summer. That’s just fine with Kirk. Continue Reading

ANN BAILEY: Wet or dry, weeding is hard work

July 21, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

After decades of too much rain, our fields and gardens are suffering from lack of it. The heat and drought did in the radishes, and the pumpkins, squash, cucumbers and melons in our garden are drooping. But wet or dry, one thing is certain: The weeds will thrive. Continue Reading

OPINION: Take action now against weed resistance

July 5, 2012 in The Daily Republic

After a fast start to the planting season, we got a short break thanks to some precipitation that was much-needed at the time. Many areas were in dire need of moisture, so it was nice to see much of South Dakota getting some rain.
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OUR VIEW: Trouble lurks in SD waters

June 18, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Carp and aquatic weeds have become a looming problem in eastern and central South Dakota. It was only a matter of time. Continue Reading

State Weed and Pest Commission to consider daisy as toxic weed

April 12, 2012 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE Oxeye daisies are considered by many in South Dakota to be a beautiful wildflower. But that’s not how the state Weed and Pest Commission beholds them. Continue Reading

Ag chemical marketer says Roundup-resistance is here

March 12, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

In early March, there seemed to be one topic at farm meetings in the Red River Valley weed resistance to glyphosate, or Roundup. “When it comes to Roundup Ready resistant weeds, we’ve got to pay attention guys,” said Darren Hefty, a partner in Hefty Seed Co. of Baltic, S.D., which also involves a television show called “Ag PhD.” Continue Reading

N.D. to distribute $1 million for weed control

July 30, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

The state Department of Agriculture says it will distribute more than $1 million dollars among counties and one city for noxious weed control over the next two years. Continue Reading

Resident complains of 6-foot weeds

August 19, 2010 in The Daily Republic

Keith Davidson said a poorly maintained yard in his neighborhood is unsightly and possibly dangerous.
Davidson is upset about the condition of 710 E. Fourth St., a vacant home with high weeds around it and a sloppily mowed yard. His home is next door to the lot.
Davidson said he has gone to City Hall three times to complain about the weeds and the unkempt lawn but doesn’t feel he’s getting any positive results. Continue Reading

Cheatgrass a growing N.D. weed worry

August 6, 2010 in Grand Forks Herald

North Dakota’s Agriculture Department is urging land owners and managers to be on the watch for the invasive weed cheatgrass.
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Neglected yards a burden to metro area

August 2, 2010 in INFORUM

Fargo residents will have to foot a bill of more than $5,000 to keep weeds and grass under control on foreclosed and neglected properties. Continue Reading