OK State Weed Science

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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05/28/2026

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!

05/28/2026

**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

05/25/2026

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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05/21/2026

We had a good time this year at all the tours! Looking forward to next year.
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What kind of wheat w**d science demonstrations do you want to see in your county? Comment below or send us a DM!
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05/18/2026

It's time for the reveal! Our secret seed from Friday is... BRISTLY STARBUR! Here are a few fun facts about bristly starbur to get your week started right!
🌱 Seedbank longevity is up to eight years!
🌱 In some regions, this plant is nicknamed the 'slingshot plant' due to its distinctive Y-shaped branching pattern
🌱 Despite its reputation as an aggressive w**d, bristly starbur are actually notably susceptible to many different herbicides
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05/15/2026

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 light brown and is covered with small spines that have hooked tips
🌱 Weighs between 15-20 mg
🌱 These spiky seeds have evolved to spread by clinging onto clothes, animals, and even other plants!
🌱 This plant is a major agricultural pest that affects over 25 types of crops in nearly 40 countries, including cotton, peanuts, and soybeans!
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