Bringing you the latest Weed Science from OK State and beyond!
06/05/2026
Can you guess the name of this
w**d seed? Here are some hints to help you out!
Comment below if you think you know the answer, and
come back on Monday to see if you're right... we're
ROOTING for you!
🌱 This cube-like seed has a glossy brown seed coat!
🌱 Can weigh anywhere from 6-15 mg!
🌱 This is a very aggressive w**d in the legume family with highly toxic seedpods that can hold 30-40 seeds each.
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It's time for the reveal! Our secret seed from Friday is... EASTERN BLACK NIGHTSHADE! Here are a few fun facts about Eastern Black Nightshade to get your week started right!
🌱 Seedbank longevity is typically 5-8 years!
🌱 The ripe berries of his plant are often used in jams and pies in the late summer/early fall
🌱 The berries are about the same size as soybean seeds, making them incredibly hard to separate during harvest if a field is infested.
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05/29/2026
Can you guess the name of this
w**d seed? Here are some hints to help you out!
Comment below if you think you know the answer, and
come back on Monday to see if you're right... we're
ROOTING for you!
🌱 This seed's coat is a golden yellow color with a glossy sheen!
🌱 Weighs between 0.4-0.5 mg!
🌱 A single plant can produce up to 180,000 tiny seeds per season!
🌱 Seeds and unripe berries of this plant contain the toxic alkaloid solanine!
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We recieved an industry protocol to assess ground rig vs. drone applications of different herbicide(s) for broadleaf w**d control. The trial sites are near Lawton, Checotah, and Stillwater.
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Call your county extension Ag. Educator, let them know you want Dr. Galvin to present an aerial CEU near you!
**dScience will resume screening this fall!
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If you believe you have a herbicide resistant w**d in your wheat field, bag a few seedheads at harvest and give us a call! We will arrange pick-up or delivery for testing.
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Oklahoma Wheat Commission
It's time for the reveal! Our secret seed from Friday is... JIMSONWEED! Here are a few fun facts about jimsonw**d to get your week started right!
🌱 Seedbank longevity is can be up to 20 years!
🌱 The trumpet-shaped flowers of a blooming jimsonw**d plant attract nocturnal pollinators such as moths and bats!
🌱 The seed-pods of this plant can be anywhere from 1.5-3 inches in diameter and are covered in large spikes. When the seeds are mature, this seed pod opens up and reveals up to 700 seeds!
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05/22/2026
Another Cedar Rodeo in north central Oklahoma!
Less than one week left to register! www.bit.ly/kay_cedar_rodeo2026
Kay County Cedar Rodeo
Thursday May 28th, 10 am - 3 pm
9627-9559 E. Tower Road, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Lunch Provided!
Join us to see management practices for eastern redcedar!
TOPICS
-Herbicide Control
- Mechanical Controls
- Prescribed Fire
- Cost-share Programs
RSVP by Friday, May 22nd at bit.ly/kay_cedar_rodeo2026
Mechanical & Fire Demonstrations!
(you are welcome to bring folding camp chairs to use in the field)
Questions: 580-362-3194 or [email protected]
CEU Credit: 1 Hour CEU available
05/22/2026
Can you guess the name of this
w**d seed? Here are some hints to help you out!
Comment below if you think you know the answer, and
come back on Monday to see if you're right... we're
ROOTING for you!
🌱 This seed coat is dark brown with a wrinkly, dimpled texture!
🌱 Weighs between 5-8 mg!
🌱 This plant is a member of the nightshade family!
🌱 All parts of this plant are poisonous, but especially the seeds. The alkaline content can cause convulsions, hallucinations, and even death in extreme cases!
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