“one farm had noticed that horsenettle makes his cows sick, so he tries to keep them out of it whereas another down the road says her livestock won’t eat it. Each of its mostly oval leaves has several teeth or shallow lobes on both sides. Do not cut for hay within 37 days after treatment. 4 lb/gal glyphosate as soon as the hay is off the field. In the case of horsenet- tle, feeding infested hay is the one of the primary ways the weed is introduced into a field. Bare ground is the perfect environ­ment for establishment of this weed. Horsenettle - posted in Alfalfa/Hay: Just got in from checking 2 hay fields. Panoramic at 4 to 6 fl oz/A does a fair job of foxtail control if it is in the seed-ling stage. The toxic principles in horsenettle are glycoalkaloids (alkaloids + sugars). Target roots and rhizomes by herbicide applications timed at early-flowering in July or August. Golden ragwort and horsenettle control Cattle generally avoid feeding on ragwort or horsenettle, however, in fine precision chopped silage or baled hay (ragwort maintains its toxic qualities in both) the animal has little choice. The leaves are alternate on the stems, and both leaves and stems contain spines. Horsenettle is found throughout the southeastern, eastern, and north-central United States. HORSENETTLE . … In the case of horsenet- tle, feeding infested hay is the one of the primary ways the weed is introduced into a field. What is the recommended timing? Seed remain viable for up to 10 years in soil. • Reproduces from seed. It has dark green leaves that are sharply lobed with a pointed tip. It was sprayed with weedmaster in June and is mostly weed free. Horse Nettle Solanum carolinense Nightshade family (Solanaceae) Description: This herbaceous perennial plant is up to 3' tall, branching occasionally. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is increasingly prevalent in row and ornamental crops. Horsenettle is a perennial broadleaf weed in the nightshade family and related to tomato and potato. Flowers in elongated clusters (racemes) at ends of stems, white to purple, about 1 inch across with 5 united petals, forming a five-pointed star with 5 large, yellow stamens protruding. Weedmaster provides excellent control of broadleaf weeds and is the preferred product in hay operations. horsenettle is poisonous to livestock and can be a problem in silage or hay crops. Add 0.25% nonionic surfactant. Buttercup causes oral irritation when chewed, and horses rarely consume the plant because it is unpalatable. But perhaps the highlight was my visit with Don and Betty Ashford who used my training process to teach their cows to eat weeds. Target roots and rhizomes by herbicide applications timed at early-flowering in July or August. One of its primary ways of introduction to pastures and grazing fields is through feeding hay that carries dried plant material from horsenettle, where it is then excreted in pastures and fields and germinates. Horsenettle will exploit declining pastures and become established. Application timing will typically be from late May to early June. plantain, horsenettle, tall ironweed, goldenrod and brambles. The GrazonNext label has restrictions concerning the use and management of plant residues (hay, straw, mulch, compost) and manure that may contain aminopyralid residues. The stems have scattered white or yellow spines. However, consumption of this weed rarely occurs due to the prickly stems and leaves. A single plant can produce up to 5,000 seeds. Each entry includes a picture, a description that includes symptoms livestock may experience from eating the plant, and some control measures. It has a good stand of hairy indigo that I would like to keep. Hay and silage containing the mature plants have been associated with poisoning and deaths. Prevention is the best defense against horsenettle. Carolina horse nettle has large spines on the stems and leaves. For horsenettle, use the high rate. Horsenettle seeds can be transported in hay, harvested grass seed, sod, mowing equipment, or dispersed by water, and wildlife. Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) A warm season perennial, Carolina horse nettle can grow to 2 feet tall. IDENTIFICATION It produces many seeds, which are often spread through berries contained in hay, so be sure to prevent it from maturing. Horsenettle is a perennial, rhizomatous, broadleaf plant (Fig.1) that belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Hay is an important crop for livestock producers, and should be treated the same as any other crop when it comes to weed control. Figure 1: A Carolina horsenettle plant. It reproduces by seed and has an extensive root system. Unripe … How to Identify Horsenettle. Weed Control in Pastures • Difficult challenge • Weeds often grow on rough terrain/hillsides • Livestock tracking opens the soil allowing weeds to germinate ... common cause of hay fever. Horse nettle is a native perennial with spiny stems and leaves; the fruits are toxic and look like tiny yellow tomatoes. In the former case, it sounds like horsenettle isn’t a good candidate for grazing, or do you have suggestions? Control of large plants will be poor. • Horse Nettle • An erect perennial that spreads by spreading rhizomes and seeds. The GrazonNext label has restrictions concerning the use and management of plant residues (hay, straw, mulch, compost) and manure that may contain aminopyralid residues. The toxic component is in the fresh leaves and flowers, but they lose toxicity when dried for hay. Page 1 of 2 - Horsenettle, milkweed control - posted in Weed and Pest Management: Well I was out scouting my orchard and fescue fields I cut a few weeks ago and it appears that I have quite a bit of milkweed and horsenettle just coming up. Other names: bull nettle/Carolina nettle/ sand brier . Hay producers must be especially cautious not to contaminate bales with this weed. It produces many seeds, which are often spread through berries contained in hay, so be sure to prevent it from maturing. Weedmaster provides excellent control of broadleaf weeds and is the preferred product in hay operations. Buttercups: The buttercup species (Ranunculus species) includes several annual and perennial plants which are commonly found in overgrazed horse pastures. I have heard grazon p and d is good to control horsenettle but what about milkweed? This product is excellent on bahiagrass, curly dock, buttercup, wild garlic, and spiny amaranth. I know that treating berries anytime in the year after they've been cut is a complete waste of time and money and I wondered if the same were true of horsenettle. Horsenettle is an erect perennial weed. Horsenettle is a thorny perennial that sprouts from spreading roots or rhizomes (underground stems). Weeds in forages compete for nutrients, light moisture and space. Weedmaster and Outlaw will severely injure or kill clovers or alfalfa. ' It is a highly difficult-to-control weed in grass pastures, meadows, and hay fields. Prowl H 2 O is NOT labeled for use on tall fescue or other cool season hay and pasture grasses. Featuring prickly stems that can grow up to 3 feet high, horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) is a member of the nightshade family that is distinguished by clusters of star-shaped flowers with five white or violet petals surrounding a yellow center.This perennial herbaceous plant has alternating oblong leaves that are hairy and commonly exceed 4 inches in length. GrazonNext is particularly effective on thistles, horsenettle, and smooth bedstraw. Its thorns make it a problem in pastures and hayfield. This field has had no horsenettle or cactus in it for several years. The berries and the root are anodyne, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac and diuretic. Like most seedlings, horsenettle begins life as two small, rounded leaves sitting opposite of each other on a short stem. Carolina horsenettle is declared noxious in Alaska, Arizona (prohibited weed), Arkansas, California (“B”-list), Hawaii, Iowa, and Nevada (USDA-NRCS, 2019).Silverleaf nightshade and Carolina horsenettle reproduce by seed, rhizomes, and root fragments. All parts of the plant, except the mature fruit, are poisonous to livestock even when this weed is consumed in dry hay. Carolina Horsenettle Climbing Nightshade Black Locust Sundial Lupine Ohio Buckeye Horsetail This Document Use this publication to help identify these plants and serve as a basic reference. Cimmaron is widely used. Horsenettle is a thorny perennial that sprouts from spreading roots or rhizomes (underground stems). When applied at lower rates, it will not harm white clover. Like most herbaceous perennials, a well-timed, effective, systemic herbicide in combination cultural and mechanical controls can reduce the incidence of horsenettle. Spray in late autumn or early spring when the plant is … The alternate leaves are up to 6" long and 3" across, and have short petioles. However, it only injures ryegrass and is poor on horsenettle. Weedy hay results in decreased yields, short-lived stands and potential harmful effects to livestock. Cimmaron is widely used. Signs of Livestock Ingestion It is thought the glycoalkaloids are responsible for the clinical signs associated with the gastrointestinal tract, and the alkaloids are associated with the signs in the central nervous system. for non-lactating animals. A 30ac bahia field that has several acre patches of horsenettle and cactus starting in it. Horsenettle can reproduce from seeds that can persist in dry berries found in hay and from rhizomes or adventitious shoots that emerge from the creeping roots. Maybe more dialogue with the farmers sometime?” ... Silverleaf nightshade and Carolina horsenettle have the potential to invade natural areas, pastures, and cropland. How large do I need to let them grow before I spray? No. Prowl H 2 O is not labeled for use after green up. I was lucky enough to spend a few days in Louisiana the end of September where I talked about how to teach livestock to eat weeds, and I got to teach folks to eat cricket brownies and fried larvae.It was a GREAT trip thanks to my host, Alan DeRamus. The most complete control of horsenettle is to mow at 30-day intervals and treat the final regrowth in fall with a systemic herbicide. Horsenettle in pasture and hayfields I have seen a marked increase in the number of pastures and hay fields infested with Horsenettle this season. This product is excellent on bahiagrass, curly dock, buttercup, wild garlic, and spiny amaranth. Therefore this persistent plant can take over entire fields if not managed. GrazonNext is particularly effective on thistles, horsenettle, and smooth bedstraw. Milestone controls many annual, biennial, and perennial broadleaf weeds and is effective on thistles (Canada, bull, musk, plumeless), burdock, dock species, bedstraw, horsenettle, knapweed, sowthistle, ironweed and others. Herb: Horse Nettle Latin name: Solanum carolinense Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family) Medicinal use of Horse Nettle: This plant should be used with caution, see the notes above on toxicity. For summer annual weed control, apply in late winter when perennial warm-season grasses are still dormant. Do QRW JUD]H PHDW DQLPDOV LQ WUHDWHG DUHDV ZLWKLQ GD\V RI VODXJKWHU ,I WKLVWOHV are present, apply while they are in the rosette stage of growth. 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