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highlighted new herbicides and potential price increases for phenoxy herbicides, <br />2,4-D and related versions, of up to 30%. Price increases mostly due to China’s <br />increased costs of production. <br /> <br />North Dakota Department of Agriculture stated that Palmer amaranth has been <br />confirmed in McIntosh, Foster and Benson counties. Mr. Wolf requested that <br />county weed officers and weed boards be better informed by the NDDA on the <br />ongoing status of confirmed sightings of Palmer amaranth. <br /> <br />NDSU on 10-26-18 issued a press release stating that Paler amaranth has been <br />found in McIntosh, Benson, Dickey, Foster and Richland Counties. <br /> <br /> <br />Drones: A number of UAV drones are capable of spraying pesticides. John <br />Nowatzki, NDSU Extension, is experimenting with a UAV drone that can carry up <br />to 4 gallons of product. Rantizo (rantizo.com) has developed a drone that uses <br />an electrostatic charge in its sprayer. Weed Control has contacted both and is <br />willing to provide sites to determine effectiveness in real world situations. <br /> <br />The Cass County Tax Equalization office has indicated that they may want to <br />have Weed Control use the drone to take aerial photos of some properties. <br /> <br /> <br />NDWCA Poster Contest: Distributed invitations for NDWCA Poster Contest to <br />rural county school 5th and 6th grade teachers. <br /> <br /> <br />Harmony Solar Project: Geronimo Energy is applying for a permit to construct <br />a solar electrical generation farm in Harmony Township. Last May Geronimo <br />Energy contacted the Weed Control Office regarding weed control and asked for <br />native grass mixes recommendations. They were referred to the Cass County <br />NRCS office for the grass mix recommendation. Geronimo Energy has since <br />submitted its Vegetation Management Plan for the Harmony Solar Project to the <br />County Commission’s office. Upon review of the plan at the request of the <br />Commission, I added that the grass seed should be sourced or produced from <br />areas that do not have Palmer amaranth. <br /> <br /> <br />Upcoming Events: <br /> <br />Northern Ag Expo November 27-28, Fargo <br />NDWCA annual conference January 8-10, 2019, Bismarck <br />Wild World of Weeds January 22, Fargo <br />Soil and Soil/Water Workshop January 23, Fargo <br />North Dakota Winter Show March 5-10, Valley City <br />